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Recent national headlines have featured the many necessary ice rescues on northern Minnesota lakes - this warmer winter means our lake ice just isn't ready for one of Minnesota's favorite pasttimes - ice fishing.  The lack of snow and ice is not good for our northern Minnesota...

Winter is here, and although we are lacking on the snow, there are plentiful reminders of winter's beauty all around us:  the red dogwood stems standing out in a brown landscape, the ice forming on the bass pond, geese flying overhead, and holiday lights all around. 

And...

The Cottage House Inn is celebrating 30 years of being 'Your Inn When You're Out!'

Lanesboro is hopping this summer, and there are still so many fun things to do until those leaves change colors.

And just like that.....we are back open for another year of hosting you for your bluff country getaway!  Spring is here, with wide swings in temperature and precipitation, but the daffodils are still blooming and trees are just opening their buds.  Anglers and hunters are ready for...

Quiet Time in Lanesboro:  It may be quieter around town, but that means it is a perfect time to really relax and unplug in Lanesboro and Whalan for a day trip or overnight stay.  While some of our Inns (including us) close for a few months during the winter, there...

It is the season of Thanksgiving...once again!  We have so much to be thankful for in Lanesboro - our public school, our outdoor recreation opportunities (thank you DNR!), multiple organizations to get involved with (Sons of Norway, Lanesboro Museum, VFW, Chamber, EDA...), volunteers,...

It is November 1, and we are expected to reach a high of 70 degrees!  These above average temperatures in October and now November have kept our bicycling season going, but we know the Fall season will soon change into the Winter season.  Late Fall and early Winter in Lanesboro mean...