LANESBORO MN
2021-2022 TRAVEL GUIDE
Is produced by the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce in support of its members and in cooperation with the City of Lanesboro, EDA and Lanesboro Public Schools.
CONTRIBUTORS
WELCOME (BACK)
TO LANESBORO
We’ve all been through a year we won’t forget. The pandemic took a massive toll and had an impact on everybody and everything. Challenges remain but signs of hope are emerging, and that feels great! We hope to see you in Lanesboro and Bluff Country in 2021! Whether you’re a longtime resident, a frequent visitor (we’ve missed you!), or a first-timer, there’s something here for everyone. Lanesboro is coming back, better than ever! Did you know that Lanesboro is the official Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota? That funny plant grows well here and fits this town so well—especially now. Here’s why… It’s resilient! Rhubarb is the first plant you see emerging through melting snow after a frigid Minnesota winter. That’s a picture of Lanesboro! Not only did this town survive the difficult past year, it got better! Our excellent Pre-School and K-12 school facilities underwent major expansion. Our town’s historic dam was beautifully restored. Businesses remain open, many are renovated and refreshed. New businesses—like Spellbound Atelier, Root River Unwined and Sylvan Brewing—even started. Lanesboro’s can-do spirit is alive and well! It overflows with possibilities! Rhubarb can be made into just about anything. Pies, jam, punch, syrups, cookies, relishes, muffins, even a local soda pop. Lanesboro is like rhubarb—it offers something for everybody! There is variety in Lanesboro such as biking, hiking, live theater and music, great restaurants, art galleries, winter fun, tubing, fishing, golf, colorful and creative shops, hospitable lodging, and more. It’s refreshing! Rhubarb’s unique flavor is tart, zesty, certainly refreshing, and one you don’t forget. Just like Lanesboro! People have been “drinking in” the taste of this magical little town for more than 150 years. That’s still happening today, so come get a taste for yourself!
Special thanks to Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce members, the City of Lanesboro, Dairyland Power Co-op, Lanesboro Public Utilities, Lanesboro Economic Development Authority and Lanesboro Public Schools for their generous financial contributions to this publication. Thank you to those who helped provide information and edits: Peter Torkelson, Elaine Edwards, Kim Berekvam, Cathy Enerson, Don Lukkason, and Fred Kiel.
WRITERS
Steve Harris, Alison Leathers
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, Jr.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Sarah Peterson, Peterson Creative Photography and Design, petersoncreativephoto.com
PRINTING
(608) 788-2500 | lacrossegraphics.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Renee Bergstrom, Bluff Country Photography, Driftless Photography, Eye Prize Media, Jake Langmade of MediaCare, Jeff Laumb, Alison Leathers, MN DNR, Darcy Sime, Bailey Otto, Peterson Creative Photography and Design, Vital Traffic Labs and other chamber members.
PARTNERS
Welcome (back) to Lanesboro in 2021! We’ll be happy to see you. You’ll be glad you came! Jason Resseman, Mayor The City of Lanesboro lanesboro-mn.gov | (507) 467-3722
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Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, Jr., Exec Dir Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce lanesboro.com | (507) 467-2696
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ON THE COVER
Tranquility of Riverview Campground above the Lanesboro Dam by Darcy Sime
