In 2008, the Minnesota Legislature recognized Lanesboro as the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota!
The resolution notes that our state is enhanced by communities with unique cultural activities that are deserving of special legislative recognition.

State Representative Ken Tschumper presented Bobbie Vickerman, City Administrator and Julie Kiehne, Lanesboro Area Chamber Director with the proclamation making Lanesboro the official Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota