Laney Smith

Laney Smith

Laney Smith has lived in the Spring Valley/Wykoff area the majority of her life. She is the owner of Legacy Lane Genealogy and former Friends of Forestville President.

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Two red brick historic buildings -- on is two story on the right, the other is one story and stretches out to the left. Windows and doors are trimmed in white wood. Behind the building is a hillside with leaves in yellow and orange against a bright blue sky.

Bypassed, Threatened and Still Here: The Resilient Heart of Forestville

Discover the remarkable story of Historic Forestville, Minnesota, and its uncertain future. New contributor, Laney Smith, reports on the closure of the Meighen Store and other interpretive features due to Minnesota Historical Society budget cuts.

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