DOWN GOES THE DINNERBEL

Razing the old Peninsula Hotel/Dinnerbel building and Meredee’s Restaurant in Lindstrom was handled last week and early this week by Gustafson Excavating; and through the eyes of the casual observer it appeared things went smoothly. After sitting empty for about eight years, subjected to smashed windows and trespassers that generated dozens of calls to the local authorities, the building is no more.

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• By Denise Martin
• July 2, 2026