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Candle Light Ski Lanesboro – Plan Your Winter Getaway

By marvineggert | January 30, 2012

Lanesboro looks good in snow.  We received a fresh covering in the past week that has transformed the Root River valley into a winter wonderland.  The Root River Trail is groomed for cross country skiing for over 20 miles.  There are also two great snowshoe trails nearby.   Schedule your two night winter getaway at the [...]

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Lanesboro Holiday Inn Tour Nov. 19 – 20

By marvineggert | October 22, 2011

The popular Lanesboro Holiday Inn Tour is coming soon, and this year it comes with a special twist.  The Tour welcomes people to visit the Bed & Breakfasts and inns that have made Lanesboro the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. This year the Tour will happen over two days: November 19th and 20th.  Six [...]

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Fall colors peak soon in Lanesboro, MN

By marvineggert | September 27, 2011

Cool, crisp nights are upon us and the maples are starting to show their fall colors in South East Minnesota.  It looks like colors should peak around Oct 8-15 and we could get 3 good weeks of color in October.  It is time for you to book a fall foliage tour to Lanesboro. During the [...]

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Too Kill a Mockingbird – Commonweal Theatre Lanesboro, MN

By marvineggert | September 8, 2011

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the plays running in repertory this fall at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, MN.  This play is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name by Harper Lee.  There is little debate that Harper Lee based “To Kill a Mockingbird” on factual events during the civil [...]

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Lanesboro’s Summer Theatre Season is in Full Swing

By marvineggert | July 1, 2011

Many visitors come to Lanesboro, MN to ride the “Cadillac” of bike trails, the Root River State Trail.  Others come for the quiet and the beauty of canoeing or kayaking the Root River.  After a busy day outdoors many guests head downtown for an evening of quality, professional theatre.  The Commonweal Theatre has been entertaining Lanesboro guests [...]

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Artist Iron Pour July 7 – 10 in Lanesboro MN

By marvineggert | July 1, 2011

Lanesboro Arts Center will host the 2011 Iron Pour in Lanesboro, Minnesota’s Sylvan Park on Saturday, July 9, from 1-6 p.m.  This is a free public event for all ages.  The pour will be led by nationally-acclaimed local artist Karl Unnasch, and is held in cooperation with the City of Lanesboro.  Bar-b-que food and beverages will also be available [...]

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New Life for Lanesboro’s Over the Back Fence

By marvineggert | January 7, 2011

Many who have visited Lanesboro  on summer weekends have enjoyed the “Over the Back Fence”  Radio Show hosted in the Commonweal Theatre on Sunday evenings. For the past 15 years “Over the Back Fence” has entertained us with local humor, outstanding music and just a good time.  We locals like to refer to it as [...]

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Little Women – Community Sing Along

By marvineggert | December 13, 2010

This weekend (Dec. 17 – 18) you can enjoy 2 special events celebrating the Christmas season in Lanesboro.  The Commonweal Theatre has masterfully adapted Louisa May Alcott’s  “Little Women” – telling the story through the perspective of a Christmas family gathering. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 16th – 22nd.  Tickets are limited so plan ahead.  [...]

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Lanesboro Winter Escapades

By marvineggert | November 24, 2010

Lanesboro invites you to their Winter Escapades Lanesboro is ready for the Christmas holiday season!  Join us for 3 weekends of fun during the month of December.   See calendar_of_events for details. All 3 weekends: Shopping! Historic downtown district filled with specialty shops. Theatre: Commonweal Theatre performances:  “Little Women” Dining: Three fine dining restaurants, some with [...]

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Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour

By marvineggert | November 11, 2010

You are Invited to the Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour December 5,  2:00 – 6:00 PM The innkeepers of Lanesboro extend a warm welcome to join them December 5th, from 2:00 to 6:00, for the Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour.  The inn tour features 15 of Lanesboro’s gorgeous Inns and Bed & Breakfasts decorated in period and [...]

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