Sara Guymon

Writer and Business Reporter for the Rochester Post Bulletin

Articles

A new chapter for a 150-year-old building in Lanesboro

Mar 22, 2025 | postbulletin.com | Sara Guymon

LANESBORO, Minn. — The 150-year-old building at the corner of Parkway Avenue and Coffee Street in Lanesboro means something different to every generation. The building, constructed in 1875 by one of the town’s early settlers, Mike Scanlan, was first a general store with living quarters upstairs, according to writer and local historian Steve Harris. But in other years it’s been the home of the Lanesboro Journal, a furniture store, an arcade, and a pool hall, among many other businesses.
Little Dipper Sauna helps people unplug near Spring Grove

Mar 3, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sara Guymon

Generate Key TakeawaysMar. 3—SPRING GROVE, Minn. — Southeast Minnesotans can now combine the relaxation of a sauna while enjoying the beautiful night sky with the help of Little Dipper Sauna. Little Dipper Sauna consists of two saunas at Nettle Valley Farm near Spring Grove. Dayna Burtness and her husband Nick Ngyuen started planning the business in 2024. One sauna was bought used, while the larger one was custom built for Burtness and Nyugen.
Little Dipper Sauna helps people unplug near Spring Grove

Mar 3, 2025 | postbulletin.com | Sara Guymon

SPRING GROVE, Minn. — Southeast Minnesotans can now combine the relaxation of a sauna while enjoying the beautiful night sky with the help of Little Dipper Sauna. Little Dipper Sauna consists of two saunas at Nettle Valley Farm near Spring Grove. Dayna Burtness and her husband Nick Ngyuen started planning the business in 2024. One sauna was bought used, while the larger one was custom built for Burtness and Nyugen.
Big Head Burrito is looking for a new location

Feb 28, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sara Guymon

Feb. 28—ROCHESTER — Big Head Burrito is temporarily closing its business just shy of its one year anniversary. Big Head Burrito announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Feb. 26 that it would be temporarily closing the business while looking for a new location. The original location was 937-square-foot at 308 First Ave. NW.
Big Head Burrito is looking for a new location

Feb 28, 2025 | postbulletin.com | Sara Guymon

ROCHESTER — Big Head Burrito is temporarily closing its business just shy of its one year anniversary. Big Head Burrito announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Feb. 26 that it would be temporarily closing the business while looking for a new location. The original location was 937-square-foot at 308 First Ave. NW.
Adamson's Tavern on the Greens is the start of something new for Stewartville's golf course

Feb 28, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sara Guymon

Generate Key TakeawaysFeb. 28—STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — After years of doing business in the area, Trisha and Pat Adamson are teeing up something new at Stewartville's golf course. The Adamsons purchased the Riverview Greens Golf Course, including its restaurant, on Jan. 2, 2025. Despite taking over at the beginning of the year, the restaurant, now renamed to Adamson's Tavern on the Greens, was only closed for a week for renovations and to revamp the menu.
Adamson's Tavern on the Greens is the start of something new for Stewartville's golf course

Feb 28, 2025 | postbulletin.com | Sara Guymon

STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — After years of doing business in the area, Trisha and Pat Adamson are teeing up something new at Stewartville’s golf course. The Adamsons purchased the Riverview Greens Golf Course, including its restaurant, on Jan. 2, 2025. Despite taking over at the beginning of the year, the restaurant, now renamed to Adamson's Tavern on the Greens, was only closed for a week for renovations and to revamp the menu.
The Annadine brings musicians together twice a month

Feb 24, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sara Guymon

Feb. 24—DODGE CENTER, Minn. — The Annadine in Dodge Center is an unique bohemian style "bar" that has an eclectic atmosphere to those able to catch when it's open. The establishment only opens its doors a few times a month for events and public gatherings — you'll have to check the Facebook page to find out exactly when. The owner, Nadine Langworthy, has always had a love of music and wanted to combine her passion with a gathering space in the community.
The Annadine brings musicians together twice a month

Feb 24, 2025 | postbulletin.com | Sara Guymon

DODGE CENTER, Minn. — The Annadine in Dodge Center is an unique bohemian style “bar” that has an eclectic atmosphere to those able to catch when it’s open. The establishment only opens its doors a few times a month for events and public gatherings — you'll have to check the Facebook page to find out exactly when. The owner, Nadine Langworthy, has always had a love of music and wanted to combine her passion with a gathering space in the community.
Peacock Books and Wildlife Art has moved locations for a third time

Feb 23, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sara Guymon

Feb. 23—ROCHESTER — After a few short months at Peace Plaza, Peacock Books and Wildlife Art by Lisa Loucks-Christenson has found a new home in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The store has had a few changes since it first opened its doors in Peace Plaza in September 2024. However, Peacock Books had a much earlier introduction to the community. At first, in 2018, the store was located in the Kahler Grand Hotel.

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