The city of Lanesboro is in Fillmore County, which is in southeastern Minnesota. The Root River runs through the town, and there is a waterfall on the edge of town. The Root River State Trail and other bike paths serve the town, and there is a nearby Amish community. Minnesota Highways 16 and 250, as well as County Roads 8 and 21 are the chief routes through the city. The city of Whalen is just northeast of Lanesboro, and Preston is about nine miles southwest. Lanesboro was platted as Lanesborough in 1868, and a post office was established the same year. The spelling of its name was changed to Lanesboro in 1883. The city was named for R.A. Lane, one of its founders. Arthur B. Langlie, the 12th and 14th governor of the State of Washington, was born in Lanesboro. Topics related to the city or township of Lanesboro are appropriate for this category.
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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Founded in 1978, Eagle Bluff is a private, non-profit environmental school that provides accredited education programs and outdoor activities in the area surrounding Lanesboro, Minnesota. Its outdoor education programs, skills school, graduate programs, and summer camps are discussed, and a calendar of events is included.
http://www.eagle-bluff.org/
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of business owners and others in the Lanesboro, Minnesota region. Membership levels and the benefits of membership are featured, along with staff contacts, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events. Also featured is a guide to local guest accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and events.
http://www.lanesboro.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school district operates an elementary school, junior high school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here. A district calendar, policy information, a faculty and staff directory, and an overview of its activities, clubs, daycare programs, and community education programs are featured.
http://www.lanesboro.k12.mn.us/
Family owned and operated, the Lanesboro Sales Commission was established in 1947, and located in the southeastern Minnesota town of Lanesboro. Specializing in providing a competitive market for livestock buyers and producers, its auction schedules, commodities, and contacts are posted.
http://lanesborosalescommission.com/
The official municipal web site introduces the city’s council members, boards, commissions and staff, as well as council meeting agendas and minutes, code of ordinances, permits and licenses, and an overview of the city’s services and facilities. Public notices are published to the site.
http://www.lanesboro-mn.gov/
The full service law firm serves southeastern Minnesota from its offices in the city of Lanesboro. Its location, office hours and contacts, and an introduction to the firm’s attorneys and staff is offered, including their areas of practice and access to various forms and questionnaires.
http://www.manionlawfirm.com/
The all-season outfitter and full service canoe, kayak, bike and outdoor recreation accessory sales and bike repair shop is located on Coffee Street, near the Root River State Bike Trail in historic Lanesboro, Minnesota. Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of its products and services are featured.
http://www.lrgeneralstore.net/
