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STILL A SPOT AVAILABLE FOR YOU ON OUR TOUR
BEFORE THE TOUR, START YOU SATURDAY AT 7th ANNUAL KIDS DAY
DURING & AFTER THE TOUR, ENJOY THE LOCAL SPECIALS
MARKETPLACE NEWS: WHAT'S IN STORE
FAMILY GOES LOCAL AT THE MARKETPLACE
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL ROLFS!
SNO PAC STAYS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS
LEARN THE HEALING QUALITIES OF NATIVE PLANTS
BUTTER, USED WISELY, IS GOOD FOOD - PEGGY'S BLOG
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
NEWS FROM ESTABLISHED MEMBERS
NEWS FROM AROUND THE AREA
CONTACT US
STILL A SPOT AVAILABLE FOR YOU!
FARM & GARDEN TOUR LOGO














SATURDAY, JULY 31 SIX FILLMORE COUNTY
AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS OFFER PERSPECTIVE ON GOOD LOCAL FOOD
"Bring a camera, a cooler and...curiosity!" Tour kicks off at 11 a.m. July 31 in the Rushford area.Ticket availability - call tour booking volunteer Pam Niven: 507-467-3505. CLICK HERE for details.
BEFORE THE TOUR, START YOU SATURDAY AT the 7th ANNUAL KIDS DAY

Kid's Day at the MarketLANESBORO FARMER'S MARKET
Saturday, July 31 from 9 to noon enjoy the market's annual Kids' Day.

Take in some good old-fashioned fun at this "DOWN ON THE FARM" day. Pony rides! Baby animals. Games, Prizes, Nanny Giggles the Clown, Make Your Own Flower Bouquet! Honey Bee Display, Popcorn, Activities, Demonstrations, Samples, Sales and more for kids of all ages. Sylvan Park. Call Jerilyn for more info 467-2358.
DURING & AFTER THE TOUR, ENJOY THE LOCAL SPECIALS, INCLUDING:

Commonweal Theatre - $5 off regular adult admissions ($20 instead of $25) to the 7:30 performance of the Steve Martin comedy "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"

Kari's Scandinavian Restaurant - Unprocessed local meats, dairy, in-season produce, 210 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro  507-467-3381

Los Gables - Local Grass-Fed Beef Chimichanga $8.95; Local Vegetarian Enchilada $6.95. 122 Hwy 52, Fountain 507-268-1020

Norsland Lefse (lunch) - Ask about the Daily Special. 210 West Jessie St, Rushford  507-864-2323

Old Village Hall - Grilled Van Gundy Farm Elk Ribeye/Blackberry Glace & Roasted Organic Norland Red Potatoes
111 Coffee Street, Lanesboro,  507-467-2962

Pedal Pushers Cafe - 100% locally grown grass-fed beef burgers    121 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro  507-467-1050

QUARTER/quarter Restaurant & Wine bar - Triple-berry White Chocolate Shortcake, made with our own summer fruit. 25 Center Street East, Harmony  507-886-5500

R 4 Meats - Enjoy free samples. Special deli tray. 24 SW 2nd Street, Chatfield  507-867-4180

Riverside on the Root - Local Lamb Burger special. 109 South Parkway, Lanesboro  507-467-3663

Shawnee's Bar & Grill - Ask about the local Burger special. 220 South Mill Street, Rushford  507-864-2073

MARKETPLACE NEWS: WHAT'S IN STORE

Blue Potato EVER SEEN A NEW POTATO
THAT'S A BLUE POTATO?
See 'em freshly dug, bagged up and ready to go at the Marketplace now, courtesy of Folkvangen Farm and Studios.

LOCAL SWEET CORN IS FRESH-PICKED!
First of the season from Duschee Hills Dairy LLC just west of Lanesboro. Nothing so sweet and tasty as those tender young ears from the front end of the crop. $5 dozen or $.50 per ear. The Troendle Family is the grower and they've supplied sweet corn to tables in this area many years. One of our newest members - watch for the listing soon.


Hillcrest HideAway Cookbook PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY AND THYME - just arrived in the marketplace from Hillcrest Hideaway!  Plus, Cinnamon Basil, great for tea. Also, second edition of the Hillcrest HideAway cookbook with all the favorites collected from over the years of serving great local foods to happy guests.

COME SEE THE NEW POTTERY, JEWELRY, BEAUTIFUL REVERSIBLE APRONS, PURSES.
Every week more new local items, more ways to patronize local producers -- and help our rural economy!

FAMILY GOES LOCAL AT THE MARKETPLACE

Family Goes Local
Just for fun.

This cute family stopped and shopped - found a little something to put smiles on everyone's faces: Mom, Dad, both kids and even the photographer.

At the Marketplace, we're interested in our members. We'd love to hear and share your stories. Please give us a call 467-2944 or email info@lanesborolocal.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL ROLFS!

MARSHAL ROLFS
 Grand Champion of the Water Foul Division at the Fillmore County Fair, Marshall is the son of Mike and Cindy Rolfs of Patriotic Pastures. He'll be heading into 7th grade at Fillmore Central. His award-winning team was a Breeding Group of Grey Call Ducks, a drake and two hens. This preliminary win earned Marshall a spot to show his ducks at the Minnesota State Fair, August 25 - 28.  The trip to the State Fair will be a first for the whole Rolf Family. Congratulations and good luck Marshall at State!
 
CONGRATS ALSO TO FRANK WRIGHT, Reserve Champion winner in the County Fair's horticulture exhibit for his winter rye. He invites all you gardeners to exhibit those vegetables, fruits, flowers and grains you so lovingly raise and support this old-fashioned salute to local agriculture - the Fillmore County Fair.

Gardeners, put the Fair on your "to do" list for next year.
SNO PAC STAYS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS

SNO PAC LOGO Sno Pac in processClick here to read a great article about this local producer member which ran this week in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Notice the slideshow that shares their growing, producing operation.
HERBAL SYMPOSIUMLEARN HEALING QUALITIES OF NATIVE PLANTS, MANY YOU'VE ALWAYS CONSIDERED WEEDS

Bloomin' Greenhouse is organizing the Herbal Oldways 2nd Mid-America Herbal Symposium August 13, 14 & 15 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Lanesboro.

· Discover the power of local native plants in healing, health and sustainable living.

· Compare notes with others who are passionate about herbs and their uses.

· Learn from some of the most knowledgeable herbal master teachers.

Click for Symposium information and registration. Click to see Symposium Itinerary.
Buttery ShortbreadBUTTER, USED WISELY, IS GOOD FOOD. (YES!!)
A recent topic of Peggy Hanson's blog is an informative look at fat and oils.

Try Peggy's Shortbread recipe. "Make two batches and give one to a friend."

Learn about coleslaw, fennel and the delicious uses of garden goods in season this week, specifically those in a Featherstone CSA box.

Visit her blog: http://cookoutofthebox.blogspot.com/

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Kevin Fitzgerald framed artKevin Fitzgerald - Using watercolors and a lifetime of painting experience, Kevin's paintings capture the history and charm of Lanesboro's storefronts, Bed and Breakfasts and buildings in surrounding towns. Framed and loose prints are now available at the Lanesboro Local Marketplace.
 





Treasures from the Heart - Owner Jane Lewis shares her story, "My love for creating jewelry actually started with a diagnosis of breast cancer in October 2007. I was given a beautiful, dainty, breast cancer bracelet that was a little too large for my wrist, so I bought the materials needed to make it fit.  That was the trigger that started my journey in creating jewelry. Like the saying goes, There is good in all bad." Jane enjoys making new jewelry, but also loves to use old vintage jewelry and give it new life.
 
Plainview Arts giclee printsPlainview Arts - Stephen Stadem grew up in South Dakota but became familiar with Lanesboro when he married a hometown girl in 1981. "It has been great to see how Lanesboro has thrived and prospered through the years." Art was Stephen's college major but he set it aside for several years and now enjoys the medium once more. He hopes that, through his artwork, he may help others see new possibilities. Look for his framed giclee prints at Lanesboro Local Marketplace.





Sue Pariseau PotterySue Pariseau Pottery - A studio potter in SE Minnesota making functional stoneware pieces like these. Now available for purchase at the Lanesboro Local Marketplace.









Something to Talk About pursesSomething to Talk About - a peek at the new purses, now at the Marketplace by Theresa Pederson.
NEWS FROM ESTABLISHED MEMBERS

Artwork of Joni Finnegan - Juried Exhibitions and Art Show: "Artists Who Teach" July 1 thru August 30, John Hassler Theatre, Plainview. Painting workshops: "Painting in the Fresh Air of the Outdoor World" July 30 - 31, Greentree Art Guild, in Plainview. Aug 13-14, Plein Air Painting, Bluff Country Artists Gallery (see below).  Private Painting Lessons,  or small group lessons, contact me directly thru www.jonifinnegan.com

Riverside on the Root - Patchouli: A nation wide favorite with formidable instrumental prowess and onstage chemistry, Aug 1, 5 - 9 pm
 
John Black - Live Entertainment at the Riverside on the Root Aug 4, 5 - 9 pm

Eagle Bluff ELC - Outdoor Seminar: Root River Canoe Tour August 7, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10. Adults and youth over 15. Why should all the fun of learning in nature's classroom be left to kids?  Participants in this seminar will paddle 3.5 miles of scenic waters down the might Root River!  Regardless of your canoeing experience, you'll have an unforgettable adventure!Reservations and non-refundable deposit required. All equipment is provided. Save your spot today: 507-467-2437. High Ropes Course Challenge open to the public every Saturday at 10:00 and 2:00 through August. Age 10 to adult (under 16 must be accompanied by adult). Reservation and pre-payment required. $25 over 18. $20 10 to 17. (507)467-2437

Junk {re}defined- SAVE THE DATE Friday, August 27 the Pfarkel Sisters will be helping host 7th Annual Trash to Treasure Charity Auction and Wine Tasting in St. Charles area, sponsored by Women in Business & friends. "Come join your friends for the fun while, helping us raise money to find the cure for Breast Cancer." Wine Tasting at 4:30 pm. $10 donation suggested. Live auction at 6 pm at the Victorian Lace Inn, 1512 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles, MN. Advice from the Sisters: Don't keep inspiration in a book, put it on a chair, bench or what ever item you have to recycle, repurpose and Donate it to the Breast Cancer Charity Auction. All items on the auction have been repurposed from someone's 'junk' and donated for you to bid on and give a new home. Contact viclaceskv@prodigy.net 

Preston Farmers Market - The changing season brings something new and fresh each week.  Stop in at the market's trailhead location for a small town celebration of local foods! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, August 20th - Taste of the Market.

Bloomin' Greenhouse Florist n Herbals - Tour & Taste Day Monday August 2 starting at 11 a.m. Celebrating the greenhouses and gardens, feast on fabulous foods prepared by one of the local chefs. Bonnie has greens now available at the Marketplace. Plus natural herbal remedies formulated for many common uses. Herbal Oldways 2nd Mid-America Herbal Symposium - see article above. 

Commonweal Theatre - Special Ticket Discounts for Farm & Garden Tour and for Shakespeare Festival & Commonweal. Attend the Lanesboor Local Tour or attend both the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona and the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro and receive $5 off a ticket. Productions: Enchanted April - A renewal of hope and love await four women from different walks of life when a shared vacation to a secluded Italian villa transforms these strangers into friends. Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Steve Martins comedy is sure to have you roaring!  Two guys walk into a bar, order up one part Einstein, one part Picasso and add a splash of the zaniest characters to ever hit our stage "all shook up." See performance calendar for days and times. 

Featherstone Farm - Market every Thursday 3:30 - 6:00 p.m - fresh-picked organic fruits and vegetables.
 
Doc's Blue Moose - A big thank you to all the kids and adults who stop in for one of Doc's 24 flavors. Check out the latest new flavor: Key Lime Pie. Specials every day, daily beverage offers too.

Bluff Country Artists Gallery -  August 13 - 14 two-day workshop with plein air artist Joni Finnegan. Welcome to the World of Outdoor Painting in Oils Look for a full line of hand signed gift cards featuring paintings of Southeast Minnesota thru Lanesboro Local and hand signed Limited Edition Giglee Prints (proceeds of print sales support our local Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center).
NEWS FROM AROUND THE AREA

WANT TO SELL TO A RESTAURANT?
Chris Caffes is a chef opening a Restaurant @ the old Chardonay 723 2nd st S.W., Rochester. Looking to do all local and finding it a bit difficult to track down all he needs. Hoping to recruit some grower/producers to do wholesale business. E-mail Chris for a menu or send a product list. Items needed: ducks, chickens, grass fed beef, lambs ,game and tons of produce! therestaurant73@yahoo.com 507-289-6666 or Cell: 507- 990-9239.
Farmers Markets: Caledonia · Chatfield · Lanesboro · Preston · Spring Grove
 
 
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