For those of you I haven’t had a chance to visit with yet, my name is Stephen J. Rogers, and I am the VERY proud new owner of Granny’s Liquor! Some of you know me only as Bucky’s grandson (which is just fine), but I figured it was time I properly introduced myself.
I grew up in Rochester with my mother, Michon Rogers. She grew up here on Grandpa’s farm and I spent a whole lot of weekends and summers there growing up. Even as a kid, I knew Lanesboro was where I wanted to land someday and be part of this amazing community.
Along the way, I did a few things that really shaped who I am now. I spent my younger years in theater at the Masque Youth Theatre and School in Rochester (huge thanks to Sylvia Langworthy for being instrumental to that portion of my life!). I worked many years at Mill End Textiles, where I learned I love retail and getting to interact with such a variety of people. In 2010, I joined the Navy and served for just over nine years. In 2019, I finally made it to Lanesboro permanently, and I started working some nights and evenings for Lori.
Now, here we are, one giant step closer to a dream I’ve been working toward for a looooong time.
I am beyond excited about taking over Granny’s Liquor which has already served this amazing community for 10 years!
Thank you to my mother. Thank you to Julie and Lori. Thank you to all for your support and patronage. I promise to keep Granny’s your hometown liquor store, no matter where you’re from!