Selbu Church celebrates milestone for renewal

Church members Stacey Aune, left, and Peggy Bryan read letters of support and congratulations during the service. Pastor John Cross is seated next to them.

The small congregation of Selbu Lutheran Church, nestled in a grove of evergreen trees south of LaCrosse, celebrated a milestone Sunday.

The church raised nearly $150,000 to repair and maintain the church building. Donations came from the 40 members and from former members located all over the United States.

The roof was rebuilt last summer and chair lifts were installed on each staircase inside. There is still a long list of repairs and ma...