March 15th, 2010
Quick Bites: Lanesboro keeps it local, local, local Rochester Post Bulletin by Kimberly Van Brunt 3/14/2010 5:00:07 AM
The small, but vibrant, restaurant scene just shy of an hour southeast of Rochester is inspiring for many reasons — but they have one loud-and-clear message: They are all about keeping it local, local, local. Read more.
Kari’s Scandinavian Restaurant is the newest spot in downtown
Lanesboro, Minnesota, moving into the space vacated by The Vintage when it closed in October. While the restaurant is a new concept, the folks behind it are familiar: Owners are Scott and Angie Taylor of Pedal Pushers Cafe. Scott Taylor says that they’re trying out new dishes every weekend, many of them based on family recipes from chef Marina Ludwigson.
Owners, Scott & Angie Taylor & Family
Tags: Local Foods
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February 19th, 2010
Raise up a glass to 150 years
2/19/2010 7:13:06 AM
By Marissa Block
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
In something of a tradition, Old Village Hall Restaurant, nestled deep in the heart of downtown Lanesboro, Minnesota, will again be teaming up with Schell’s Brewery later this month to host a 150th anniversary brewmaster’s dinner. Read more.
Old Village Hall Restaurant & Pub in Lanesboro, Minnesota hosts the Schell's Brewmaster Dinner
Old Village Hall Restaurant & Pub in Lanesboro, Minnesota
111 Coffee St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-2962
Email: write2us@oldvillagehall.com
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February 19th, 2010
Patrick Danz, Owner of Slant Avenue Mercantile
In 2008 after several years of visiting and falling in love with Lanesboro, Minnesota and surrounding nature Patrick Danz turned the Doc Westrup building into a home and store front. Built in 1895, on Slant Avenue, 105 Elmwood St. E as its now named is the perfect historical location for a unique and intelligent retail store that offers great priced gifts and treats for all occasions it’s the place to find products from all over the world including local artist’s ware like jewelry and home décor. Toys for kids of all ages, collectable tin wind-ups for the collector to the cutest stuffed animals and hats for infants. All the games we loved when we were kids to the best coffee, teas and accessories we crave as adults. Fun books and reading along with sketchbooks and journals that are great in companion with the quality pens and pencils Slant Ave sells. Patrick has a huge sweet tooth and is always searching for the best treats from all over including the newest addition B.T. McElrath chocolate bars from Mpls. The store is an eclectic array of products just to numerous to mention which is part of the fun shopping here, you never know what you’ll find each time you visit.
Expansion Plans for Slant Avenue Mercantile
Future plans for Slant Avenue Mercantile and Patrick include the addition of a new studio at the rear of his store so new products and designs can be created to sell in the store. The original building will continue to be restored to its original glory along with Patrick’s home upstairs. This spring a new color will be tested on the front of the building and comments are welcomed. Patrick invites everyone to come and view the new studio designs that will help improve the rear alley and longevity of the original 1895 structure. One of the hardest parts of running a retail store and renovating a building is not having the time to be more active in the arts that attracted him here like the Cornucopia Arts center now known as the Lanesboro Arts Center and also the Commonweal Theater. Attending the shows, biking and skiing on the great trails and fishing on the Root river are other passions along with all his support to all the awesome B&B’s and camp grounds so every guest tends to get an additional 10% at Slant Avenue Mercantile when they lodge in Fillmore County.
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February 5th, 2010
Peter Bilkey, Owner of ESSENCE of Lanesboro
At the ESSENCE of Lanesboro, we have most fun creating new plant essential oil blends that we use to custom scent our wide range of natural body care products. Today, we are trying to perfect an unusual unisex perfume/cologne that will be called “Suede.” Smooth, yet sweet and sophisticated, it is an exotic blend of vetiver from Indonesia (grass roots source), rock rose/labdanum from Spain (leaves and stems source), clary sage from Oregon (flowering tops source), petitgrain from Paraguay (citrus leaf source), bergamot from Italy (citrus peel source), and just a hint of smoky ebirch tar from Russia (cooked wood sap source). Like all of our plant essential oil blends, it is truly an international collection of exotic natural scents. We will ad 14 new plant essential oil blend choices this spring. As in the past, we will custom scent your body care product choices (lotions, liquid soaps, shampoos/conditioners, etc…), and at the scent strength you prefer. ESSENCE of Lanesboro, 100 Parkway Avenue South, here in beautiful and Historic Lanesboro, Minnesota 507-467-2800 accepts phone orders year round and will reopen our store front the first weekend in April for the new 2010 Season. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tags: essential oils, Natural Body Care Products
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February 4th, 2010
By Teresa Eyring
Executive Director of Theatre Communications Group (tcg)
From the February 2010 issue of American Theatre magazine
As the last decade was winding down, my travels ramped up and took me to a couple of artistically inspiring and gutsy locales. The first was a town of 2.1 million, the capital of a socialist Caribbean nation with crumbling, majestic mansions, food rations, late-night hangouts by the seawall, private homes with nightly room rentals, hundreds of theatres—and winter temperatures in the eighties. The second was a midwestern hamlet with a population of around 700, rocky bluffs, stately bed-and-breakfasts, a winding river, miles of bike trails, a top-notch theatre—and occasional below-zero temperatures.
Commonweal Theatre Company's Man of LaMancha
My destinations, you may have discerned by now, were Havana, Cuba, and Lanesboro, Minnesota. When I embarked on these two journeys, I wasn’t specifically searching for common threads. But in traveling from one place to the next, important similarities of artistic passion and purpose emerged. In conversations with Lanesboro leaders Hal Cropp and Eric Bunge at Commonweal Theatre Company, I heard echoes of conversations I had weeks earlier with members of the Havana arts community, including Flora Lauten, founder and longtime artistic director of Teatro Buendía; Raúl Martin of Teatro de la Luna; the documentary filmmaker Estela Bravo; and Helmo Hernandez, president of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba. The upshot: While both these communities have important natural resources and social attributes, the artistry of each place—and how that artistry connects with people—is what expresses the true soul and character of both locales. Artistry and its dynamic connection to community is what helps distinguish Havana and Lanesboro from any other places in the world.
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January 28th, 2010
Lanesboro, the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota invites you to enjoy our winter wonderland in Southeast Minnesota. The Root River State trail is groomed with dual tracks and ready for cross country skiing.
- Candlelight Ski on the Root River Trail
Make plans now to join us February 5 – 7 for a “Flurry of Fun in February” highlighted by the 18th annual Whalan Candlelight Ski on Saturday evening. Start at the Whalan Town Hall at dusk, ski for a mile by candlelight and warm yourself by the bonfire. Then ski back to Whalan for another bonfire, homemade soups, sandwiches and hot beverages at the Whalan Town Hall. Skis can be rented at Cedar Valley Resort.
Lanesboro’s downtown district will be candlelit at dusk where restaurants, shops, Bed and Breakfasts and the Lanesboro Arts Center await your visit.
Visit www.lanesboro.com and click on the Winter Weekend link to see a full calendar of events.
Tags: Event Special, Nordic skiing, Trails
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December 29th, 2009
We have a fresh pack of snow in Lanesboro, Minnesota and it looks like a Winter Wonderland! A great place to get away from the holiday bustle and relax in the place of no franchises! The Root River State Trail is packed and tracked for cross-country skiing from one mile east of Fountain to Houston.
The Harmony-Preston Valley trail is packed and tracked from Isinours Junction to six miles south of Preston.
Ski passes are available in Lanesboro at the bp Gas Station, 100 Sheridan St W (Hwy 16) or the DNR website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/skipass/index.html.
Cross Country Ski Boots & Equipment and Snowshoe Rental is available at Cedar Valley Resort
507-467-9000.
Tags: cross country ski boots, cross country ski equipment
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December 11th, 2009
- Downtown Lanesboro facing snow trimmed North Bluff
The Lanesboro area received 15 inches of snow this week! Lanesboro, Minnesota is a beautiful destination for Minnesota Winter Vacations! The Root River State Trail has been groomed for cross-country skiing from Peterson to Fountain and at the Old Barn Resort junction for 12 miles toward Harmony.
Lanesboro Winter Getaway Packages are a great way to slow down during this hectic holiday season and give yourself or someone you love the gift of relaxation and cultural experiences.
Tags: Winter Vacations
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December 4th, 2009
We enjoyed great conversation and the relaxed atmosphere at Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast during their recent Holiday Open House. The 1908 Queen Anne Victorian home has
the original woodwork,-pocket doors, floors, and beautiful banister, built in dining room hutch and crown moldings.
- Steve & Susie Harris, Innkeepers at Anna V’s Bed and Breakfast in Minnesota
Innkeepers, Steve & Susie Harris, offer their warm hospitality with comfortable rooms, wonderful porches, and delicious breakfasts. We toured the inn and a fabulous time was had by all! Lanesboro is recognized as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota!
Tags: Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota
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December 4th, 2009
Romance & Relaxation in Lanesboro MN
We discovered Lanesboro, Minnesota, a historic village nestled in the Bluffs of the Root River Valley. Our romance & relaxation package for two began with a horse-drawn carriage ride around the quaint town site with no stoplights or franchises. Lanesboro is beautifully adorned for the holidays. The town has installed new Snowflake lights downtown.
Snowflake Decorations in Downtown Lanesboro
We loved the scenic beauty of the bluffs trimmed with the recent snow. The massage for two was relaxing and we took in the 1940’s Radio Hour holiday show at the Commonweal Theatre. We later enjoyed dinner out and locally produced wine during our stay at the Bed & Breakfast. We plan to return soon and give Lanesboro Lodging Gift Certificates to our family and friends back home!
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