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Upcoming Events
Lanesboro Holiday Dinner Dance
Sat, Dec 3
Starting at 6.00pm
Winter Trunk Show and Holiday Sale Sunday, December 4, 12 noon - 5 pm At the Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN
Free admission, open to the public December 8 6.30pm All the Water in the World at the Commonweal (see existing member news below)
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FOOD @ the Lanesboro Local Marketplace
Did you know the Lanesboro Local Marketplace is stocked with local food? Here's a sampling of what's new in the store:
Food Blog Feature: Honey
Read more
Liz Belina:Fresh Greens
Hazelhill Hazelnuts in shell
RootRiverWilds Walnuts in shell, cracked or shelled
Badgersett Chestnuts
Red Kuri Squash
Kale
17 varieties of local cheeses!
Fresh every Wednesday: Kappers Milk, Egg Nog, Fresh Cheese Curds
Fresh every Friday:
Bread, donuts& Lefse from Norseland
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New Off Season Hours Marketplace Hours
207 Parkway Avenue N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
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Monday and Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Note: Limited hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 10 am to 2 pm January hours: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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 Lanesboro Local Newsletter December 2011 - Issue #81
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 Season's Greetings!
Please Help
Lanesboro Local
Achieve our Goals
In the spirit of giving, help us help our local community by making a donation in any amount. You will become a supporting member of Lanesboro Local and be part of achieving our dream of fostering local foods and goods.
Lanesboro Local is designed to be self sufficient with our Marketplace, and we have been amazingly successful. Over a hundred local producers are making a profit and thousands of shoppers are supporting our message to "Live Local - Live Well." The Marketplace is doing great.
However, we need additional funds to achieve our full mission. Generous grants have enabled our program staff to educate the public and expand the local economy. They organize cooking classes, help producers earn more income, organize participation in community events, and promote Lanesboro Local to customers and the media. What they do is precisely what allows us to grow.
We have come to a break in our grants, and do not have funds available over the winter months to keep program staff working at the level we need. Our immediate challenge is to cover a funding gap while a number of submitted grant proposals are considered. Here is where you, our faithful supporters, come in.
Lanesboro Local is the little store with a great mission that could ... go further... with your help! We need you to make a contribution in any amount you can. Your tax deductible donation will help meet our goal of raising $9,000 to sustain Lanesboro Local.
A joyous Holiday Season from the Lanesboro Local Board of Directors:
Nancy Martinson, President
Nancy North,Vice President
Andy Batstone, Treasurer
Mary Bell, Secretary
Bonnie Haugen
Loni Kemp
Lori Slindee
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I believe
that when people reach out to support and encourage each other that the fabric of community is strengthened.
I believe
that within each community there are talented, caring people that are eager to share what they know and have with others.
I believe
that if we can find creative ways
to live locally that we have a better quality of life.
It is for these reasons and many more that I believe
that Lanesboro Local is a valuable asset to not only this community but to the larger community in serving as an example of how to live
sustainable.
by Mary Bell, Board Member
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Marketplace News
If you are among the folks who are not very excited to hunt for gifts at big retail stores... you might want to consider Lanesboro Local Marketplace or for that matter any shop in Lanesboro. Here, you find a less hectic atmosphere, places to linger, and personal assistance with your gift giving. Not only will you find just the right thing, but at the same time support the community and our local producers. Our selection is unique and is available in all price ranges.
Create your own Gift Basket - or grab one ready to go! We can ship these for you as well.
Guys: Send your gift seekers to the Marketplace, so they can pick the present you actually like to receive: Fishing Flies, handcrafted fishing poles, Eagle head letter openers, something for your man cave (Barbed Wire Wall Deco, Cast iron Fish Art) or something unique for your palette (Tequila Lime BBQ sauce, Bison and Wild Boar roasts). Sorry, NO Ties!
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Welcome New Members  Elaine Sestak - I love to sew! Functional potholders and glamrous jewelry totes will be at Lanesboro Local Marketplace just in time for holiday gifts.
Kaye Eiken - My jewelry has been inspired by the love of nature, it forms and colors. Turquoise, amber, native rocks, and other found objects combine for unique necklaces and graceful pins for sweaters and scarves. 
The Littles - Are ready and licensed for your Holiday Baking Orders. They create delectable Scandinavian goodies such as Krumkake, Rosettes, Lefse, Flatbreads, Decorated Cookies.... and much much more. A photo album of all their favorites is available at the Marketplace. Make your holiday baking easy... Order Your Baking here 
Creations from Downhome, Brett Bergan: Living in the country, one sees many rolls of discarded barb wire. How could this wire be recycled? Creations from Downhome, my company, gives new life to barbed wire. Seasonal and objects for horse-lovers and farmers are among of the decorations made. |
 A successful farmer is ... prepared
Before you jump into buying a herd of animals (or seeds, etc), take some time to look at the big picture. Find out what it takes and where you want to go with it. Unless you are blessed with a great influx of start up funds and magic farming wisdom/luck you will start out with a small farm just like 92% of all farms in the U.S. with a gross income of less than $250,000. Nonetheless, your lifestyle permits you to be outside, care for the land and/or animals and make a difference in your community. Statistically, as small farmers you spend 75% of your money locally thus supporting local business (compared to the population as a whole which spends 54% locally).
Fortunately, many resources such as the Extension Service or other farmers in the area are helpful stepping stones. For a head start take some of these characteristics of successful farmers, identified by Ron Macher, farmer, editor, and publisher of Small Farm Today, to heart:
- Be Open minded.
- Farming goals are family goals.
- Must be profitable to be sustainable.
- Big picture versus band-aid thinkers .
- Not ashamed to think, practicing agripreneurs.
- Avoid debt.
- Have business plan and mission statement.
- Avid readers looking for new ideas.
- Production system balances labor and resources, doesn't overload them.
- Keeps good records and knows production costs.
- Diversified.
- Year around income from farm products.
- Products and production are sound economically, environmentally, and socially.
- Find niche markets. Do not attempt to compete on a commodity basis.
And one more essential: Love farming - with all its unpredictable moments.
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Tis' the Season of Giving Healthy Foods...
To the Food Shelf
A little goes a long way and it's easy... pick up an extra item in the grocery store and give it to a food shelf. At the Marketplace we have a designated food shelf basket, where you can just leave any non-perishable item and we take it to the Preston Food Shelf when it's filled! How easy it is to do something good.
Not sure what to add? Check out this link for a list of healthy nonperishable foods
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DELICOUSLY INSPIRING POTLUCK & DOCUMENTARY MOVIE EVENT
by Kitty Baker
What a turn-out! The Practice Thanksgiving and Green Fire documentary made a perfect finale for the local Food & Film Series. The Food & Film project, sponsored by the Lanesboro Arts Center and Lanesboro Local Marketplace, finished its year-long series with a great gathering of thoughtful people from near and far bearing the most beautiful, delicious and original potluck dishes any potluck goer could imagine: mushroom pate with apple peel chutney, raw apple bread, scalloped kohlrabi, yam-sweet potato salad, spicy vegetarian rice & beans/spinach, sweet brazed chard with toasted black walnuts, smoked turkey/arugula/wild rice salad, strawberry compote over rich almond cake slices, browned-butter-frosted squash cookies with hemp seed/black walnuts, pumpkin pudding smothered in Kappers whipped cream, maple syrup pecan pie, to list just a few - lots and lots of real local ingredients.
Richard Wolfgramm (photo) arrived with his famous Pecan Tart in hand. It was the first dessert to disappear entirely - sweet, salty, nutty bliss. He was the inspiration for the Practice Thanksgiving, a tradition Wolfgramm invented years ago to begin the feasting early and include friends and neighbors who wouldn't be at his actual Thanksgiving Day table.
In addition to gourmet food, the Green Fire movie was a fine way to get into a thankful frame of mind. The film was a biographical account of the life and work of Aldo Leopold, who paved the way, beginning almost a century ago, for today's conservation movement. The film was followed by a short discussion led by Paul Johnson, Director of the Iowa DRN and former Chief of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Just the right authority to speak on conservation issues, Johnson appears in the film. He brought his family along, including daughter and granddaughter all the way form Sweden so they could see his work and share his moment of fame.
A COMMUNITY EFFORT MADE THE DOCUMENTARY SERIES POSSIBLE. A big round of thanks all who helped make the films possible. The Lanesboro Arts Center offered the use of the St. Mane Theatre for the showing of the films and helped wiht planning and promoting the events. Lanesboro Local supported film nights with local food sampling. Bill Swanson, House Manager for film nights, purchased film rights and made up the difference between showing fees and donations. Loni Kemp and Bill Swanson for helping line up discussion leaders: * TROUBLED WATERS - Loni Kemp, talk leader on local conservation and the farm bill. * DIRT! - Frank Wright for sharing his knowledge of soil fertility. * INGREDIENTS - Judy Lacey (U OF MN Extension Services), talk leader on nutrition and diet. * QUEEN OF THE SUN - bee expert John Bruihler for pitching in when beekeeper Dave Carlin was on emergency refrigeration repairs during the heat wave. * FLOW - David Williams, chair of the MN Conservation Partnership, insights to local water issues. * GREEN FIRE - Paul Johnson, knowledge of local conservation issues and heroes, including Aldo Leopold.
WATCH FOR ANOTHER FILM SERIES NEXT YEAR.
We plan to pull together another set of thought-provoking movies - meaningful entertainment that you may not easily find otherwise. Bill Swanson, Kitty Baker (planner and promotional writer on the film project) are looking for some very positive, uplifting titles for 2012. Your suggestions are welcome - contact http://www.lanesboroarts.org/cac-food-film.php |
Existing Member News
 The Dry Store - The perfect stocking stuffer for your four legged friends:
Gobbles Strips
Each 5oz bag of treats equals 1 lbs of pure turkey meat.
Note: Expect your dog to be very excited about this gift!
Twin Oaks Farm - Andy's pork is in stock and the pigs were finished with pumpkins and acorns for a wonderful flavor. This year, while lacking the potential of income from the building trades, Andy could focus his efforts on his small farming operation and look for ways to be profitable even on a small scale. He considers it a blessing to still have all the essentials like food, fresh water, shelter, and energy! Thanks, Andy, for being a steady supplier of lamb and pork to the Marketplace! For all your construction needs, contact Bunge Construction.
 Bittersweet Antiques and Boutique
Business Hours: Sun - Wed 10 am - 5 pm; Thurs - Sat 10 am - 7 pm
End of season sale Nov 12 - Dec 24, 30% off entire store! Plus Bittersweet Boutique & Antiques will be moving to a new location soon (former Das Wurst Haus)
Barb Keith Designs - Barb will be there:
Winter Trunk Show and Holiday Sale
Sunday, December 4, 2011
12 noon - 5 pm
Free admission, open to the public
A holiday shopping experience you don't want to miss! Rochester Art Center hosts its sixth annual Gallery Shop winter trunk show. Meet with local artists and talk with them about their work while shopping for unique, handmade holiday gifts. Enjoy live entertainment and holiday refreshments while you shop. Rochester Art Center members receive complimentary gift-wrapping and 10% off purchases. I am one of the many artists participating. Hope to see you there!
 Enjoy with Glee - Glee Clausen has added more unique creations-all felted! Ever thought your little backyard birds might need a winter shelter? Glee has created little felted getaways. While you watch them enjoy their new homes, keep your tea warm under a tea cozy. And of course there is a nice assortment of adorned hats and her signature felted vases - yes felt!  | | Gift Basket with a Festive Simple Soap! |
Simple Soaps For Simple Folks:
Shanna Wegman:
Just shy of 200 people came through for the wonderous grand opening of the storefront November 18th, 19th, and 20th. Many thanks to the masses that journeyed from near and far to see the new space, shop, and show their support. It truly touched my heart!
There's still plenty of opportunity to purchase an eco-friendly, consumable, FESTIVE, practical, holiday soap! Go to www.simplegoatsoaps.com to find a soap for the good girls and boys on your list, OR swing by the BRAND new storefront in Dover and find some stocking stuffers!
Be sure to "like" Simple Soaps For Simple Folks on facebook or keep up with the tweets along with us @SimpleSoaps on Twitter. Storefront hours are as follows through the month of December, located at 218 N Main Street, Dover, MN 55929 Monday-Closed Tuesday-9am-2:30pm, 5-8pm Wednesday10:30am-2:30pm, 5-8pm Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-8pm
Saturday 2pm-8pm
Sunday 10:30am-5pm
www.simplegoatsoaps.com ~Do you know what's in your soap?~ Coffee Street Commons - Give the Gift of Fitness!!! Coffee Street Commons is open 5 am- 9 pm year round. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. Fitness Center Guest Passes Available Individual 1 day $7 Individual 2 day $10 Individual 1 week $15 Monthly or Annual Membership also available! Coffee Street Dance space rental is available for $10/hour or join in on a Boot Camp, Yoga or Pilates class for only $5/class! Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall...Coffee Street Fitness welcomes members, new members and guests. Before working out, simply come to the Cottage House Inn (located at 209 Parkway Avenue North) and complete a membership or guest form and provide a payment plan. We hope you enjoy the Fitness Center and your Lanesboro experience. For additional assistance please call 507-467-2321 or check out our classes on www.coffeestreetcommons.com then Coffee Street Dance and calendar.
Gehrkes Handyman Service - offers snow removal off all sizes. They have all the tools needed for the job including plow on truck, compact tractor, snow blower and shovels.
Lanesboro Art Center - Please enjoy the following events: - Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. - "All the Water in the World" 30-min. presentation by Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, FREE and held at Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. Preceding CTC's comedic play Parfumerie at 7:30 p.m. for tix 1-800-657-7025.
Hazelhill Farm - Roy Cerling acquired a husker that does an excellent job of husk removal on a wide variety of nuts. I am willing to provide custom husking services. This works well on hazelnuts, black walnuts and chestnuts. Cannon Shots: The shots seen 'round the world - Cannon Shots Christmas Cards are now available for purchase.
 Ward Hilltop Farm -
The Wards have a nice selection of Squash at the Marketplace. And: ONE turkey (11.3 lbs). Try a Red Kuri Squash -the sweetest one of all! Here are some links to tasty and easy recipies for the low carb, high fiber, and very nutritious spaghetti squash: http://wardhilltopfarm.shutterfly.com/recipies
Contact: HilltopFarm@myclearwave.net
Joan Finnegan Fine Art
I just dropped off my new line of Winter Wonderland hand signed gift cards and framed reproductions of my original painting images.
18 images focusing on the Wonders of Midwest Landscape in Winter, Great for Holiday letters, cards, gift giving or sitting on an easel to brighten your home in the winter months sure to arrive soon!
visit my website @www.jonifinnegan.com to see my original paintings!
In closing out a great summer and fall season with festivals and shows and sales, it's a treat to stay home and enjoy time in the warmth of my home studio painting waiting for the peaceful beauty of our Winter Snow sure to arrive soon.
Thank you to all of my collectors for purchasing my art, wether it is an original, a reproduction or my gift cards, I feel honored and delighted to see my art continue to find new homes. I couldn't continue to create more art with out the support of you!
Joan Finnegan
34617 County Rd 12 Lanesboro, MN
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News from Around the Area
Don't miss this fun event:
Holiday Dinner Dance
December 3
Lanesboro's annual Holiday Dinner Dance is to be held in Lanesboro, MN, at the Lanesboro Community Center, 202 Parkway Ave South, on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Social hour will start at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:45, entertainment and dancing at 8:00 pm.
Start your holiday celebration off with an elegant evening with friends at the Holiday Dinner Dance in Lanesboro. This annual event includes a delicious dinner by Chef Brett Stecher of the Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe featuring prime rib, wine and all the trimmings. Top off your evening by dancing the night away to the wonderful music of the Memory Brothers.
Advanced tickets $35 (check or cash only) may be purchased in person or mailed to the Lanesboro Arts Center, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro. Lanesboro Arts Center hours Tues-Thurs 10 am - 5 pm; Fri-Sat 10 am - 5 pm; and Sun 11 am - 3 pm or call 507-467-2446.
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