Phantoms In the News

Historic clang has a nice ring - Curt and Karen Kline

Soaring high: "Clang clang clang went the trolley. Ding, ding, ding went the bell." The news that trolley service will return next spring is heartening news. We see plenty of opportunity for Curt and Karen Kline's new venture to connect the city's three shopping areas. The trolley announcement pairs nicely with National Geographic Traveler naming Red Wing one of the top 25 historic destinations in the world. Ending the trolley's 12 year hiatus fits right in (read more)
Saturday, November, 15, 2008 - The Republican Eagle - Opinion

Car club got a real classic 100-year-old

Which is a good thing for Louise Gustafson . . . Phantoms members were smitten by Gustafson after meeting her earlier this summer at Fairview Seminary Plaza . . . They were shocked when they stumbled upon Gustafson . . . While honored Gustafson admits she was a bit shocked at the idea of becoming an honorary member . . . Gustafson never applied for a driver’s license because she never cared about it though she did have a learner (read more)
Saturday, October, 11, 2008 - The Republican Eagle - News

Lake City man forming model train club

LAKE CITY - I ’ve always enjoyed watching the big trains Andru Peters admitted . . . My first attempt putting together a layout was in the 1960s . . . You are never really finished Peters noted . . . Peters figures he is half way through construction of his current layout . . . The littler kids are mesmerized Peters said . . .
Saturday, January, 03, 2009 - The Republican Eagle - News

Hallstroms stunned that they’re Red Wing Neighbors of the Year

When there’s work to be done, Dave and Diane Hallstrom don’t just show up, according to Steve Kohn, assistant city planning director. “They make sure things get done.”The couple’s passion for involvement and their love for Red Wing - the community, but also the pottery and stoneware - were among the major reasons why the Red Wing Kiwanis clubs parted with tradition and named them both Neighbor of the Year instead of zeroing in on just one person. (read more)
Friday, January, 30, 2009 - The Republican Eagle - News