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Things to Do in the Lanesboro Area Over the Long 4th of July Weekend
As the 4th of July weekend approaches, the Lanesboro area of southeast Minnesota beckons with a blend of cultural festivities, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor from afar, here’s a curated guide to experiencing the best of the Lanesboro area during this celebratory week.
Driftless area Independence Day fireworks
Beautiful colorful firework display at night for celebrate in festival anniversary. Harmony, Minn. July 4: Fireworks at dusk at North Park. Festina July 4: Parade and more from 10:30 a.m., fireworks at dusk. Lansing July 4: Fireworks at dusk at Anderson Park. Eitzen, Minn. July 4: Family Fun Fest, fireworks...
Rushford Rezones Former Windswept Inn
Following a public hearing on June 12, the Rushford City Council approved rezoning the former Windswept Inn at their regular June 24 council meeting. The new owners, PPS Properties, LLC., intend to create apartments rather than operate a motel. The zoning has been changed from Arterial Commercial to Multi-Family Housing. The plan is to create eight efficiency apartments from the former motel and rent out the house. There are no plans to change the exterior size or structure. The general consensus was that additional housing was needed more in Rushford than the motel.
Driftless Water Defenders Go on the Offensive in Iowa
Now, Edgerton is organizing in Decorah again, but this time to preserve water quality in the Driftless area of the Midwest. On June 15, Edgerton helped greet the crowd of 100 people who attended the kickoff event for the Driftless Water Defenders, a new 501(c)3 nonprofit that plans to organize and educate citizens, and to litigate around water quality issues in Iowa’s Driftless area.
From drought to flooding: County’s Emergency Management Coordinator shares the dangers of heavy rains
From 2020 to early April 2024, midwestern states including Iowa and Minnesota fell into a severe drought due to low rainfall. An April 25 report on drought.gov says 23 percent of the Midwest was still in drought, with Iowa having the most drought-affected areas at 58 percent of the state. Soon after this report was released, the overdue rains fell and fell — and then fell some more.
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