LANESBORO, Minn. (KTTC) – Many who live there call it a hidden gem. Many visitors agree. Lanesboro, in southeast Minnesota, is a small town with great appeal.

“It’s pretty fun to imagine a town of just over 700 people that could have a few thousand people in town in one weekend,” said Alison Leathers of the Cottage House Inn and the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce.

While a pandemic year slowed some businesses, others flourished.
“We had a great season,” said Ken Soiney.

Soiney owns River rat outfitter. He rents kayaks and canoes and provides a shuttle.

Another Time Ice Cream Parlor also said it didn’t get much slower last year.

The hospitality industry was hardest hit. Lanesboro prides itself on its many bed and breakfasts. Owners say things are looking up.

“If you look at my books, the load looks like a normal year,” said Leathers.

Out of Staters return to the city known for biking, tubing, ice cream, and bed and breakfast.

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