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Goodhue County dive team trains in Frontenac

Jul 6, 2017

The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office dive team trained in Frontenac on June 12. “We got a new sonar system for a couple of our boats that we were practicing with,” said Investigator Steve Sutton-Brown, the commander of the dive team. Divers submerged in 20 feet of water in search of a mannequin...

Walkers explore Frontenac State Park

Jun 28, 2017

The Walking Lake Pepin group walked at Frontenac State Park last Wednesday and hosted 16 walkers who hiked to three spots overlooking Lake Pepin. Sunshine and a nice breeze made it a great evening to take a walk and take in the bluff top vistas.Frontenac State Park, just a couple miles off Highway...

Frontenac rail station mentioned at county regional rail meeting

Jun 22, 2017

The Goodhue County Regional Railroad Authority Board called its 2017 meeting to order on June 13 at the Court House in Red Wing. County Commissioner Jason Majerus was elected chairman, Commissioner Brad Anderson was elected vice-chair, County Administrator Scott Arneson was elected Clerk, and...

New partners go vintage with Frontanac's Camilla and Me

May 11, 2017

A mother-daughter team is behind Frontenac Station’s latest retail business venture, Camilla and Me. Camee Dugstad is “Camilla” and her mother, Cindee Dugstad, is “me,” and together they sell antiques, furniture, clothing and new and vintage jewelry at 33861 Hwy. 61 Blvd. in Frontenac. The name...

Old Curmudgeon - 5-4-17

May 3, 2017

Ski jump clears hurdles

Mar 22, 2017

“Baldy at Dakota Park,” the proposed ski jump and entertainment complex at Mt. Frontenac, took two steps forward Monday night. At a 5 p.m. meeting, the Florence Township Board approved a recommendation that Goodhue County approve a conditional use permit for the project. The board is asking the...

Vintage snowmobile show and ride

Feb 23, 2017

The event begins at 10 a.m. at Mount Frontenac Golf Course in Frontenac. Registration is $10 for one sled or $20 for unlimited sleds. The registration fee includes chili. A scenic vintage ride begins at 2 p.m. The awards ceremony is at 3 p.m. People with questions can call Dan at 651-261-5404 or...

Anglers up, shacks down at Frontenac fishing contest

Feb 16, 2017

Warm weather made for fewer permanent shacks but more anglers overall at the Frontenac Sportsmen’s Club fishing contest Feb. 11. “The warm weather did bring out more fishermen,” club President Wade Carlson said. “The payouts were a little higher, which tells me we had more people fishing.” In all...

Villa Maria reimagined as 'wilderness boutique hotel'

Jan 18, 2017

A company that prides itself on restoring historic buildings to prominence presented a vision for the Villa Maria to the Florence Township Board on Jan. 17. John and Stephanie Rupp of St. Paul-based Commonwealth Properties told the board they are considering converting the former convent, girls...

Longtime diner memorializes Frontenac Cafe in children's book

Dec 15, 2016

A hungry and lazy barred owl named Howie flies through the forest at dawn looking for someone to fix him breakfast. “Who Cooks for You?,” he asks deer, turkeys and everyone else he meets in his failed search. That is, until he meets a little girl who tells him that the Whistle Stop Cafe cooks for...