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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...

Mt. Frontenac may get a year-round ski jump

Dec 7, 2016

Florence Township will hold an open house to discus plans for a 120-meter ski jump at the former Mt. Frontenac ski area. The open house will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Florence Town Hall in Frontenac. Representatives from Friends of American Ski Jumping, a major player in...

Frontenac church's 150th anniversary celebration is Oct. 8

Sep 15, 2016

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frontenac will celebrate its final 150th anniversary service on Sunday, Oct. 9. The service will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a catered lunch. The guest preacher will be Rev. Mark Schroeder, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Charles Hoeft of...

Rigelman honored for 30 years with New York Life

Aug 10, 2016

Charlene Rigelman of Old Frontenac was recently recognized by New York Life for 30 years as a New York Life agent. Presenting her with the award are John Kim, New York Life president, and Toby Bishop, managing partner of New York Life’s Minnesota General Office. Rigelman has been a New York Life...