Luann buys Lange’s property


Luann Drew is now the owner of the Lange’s Cafe property in Pipestone. She’s working on developing concrete plans for the property, located next door to Luann’s Gas & More, which she has owned since 2016. Photo by Kyle Kuphal

Luann Drew purchased the Lange’s Cafe property in Pipestone from Tony Arends in April.

Drew, who owns Luann’s Gas & More, said she has a plan for the property, but needs to get a professional opinion about what is possible. Her intention, at this point, is to be able to expand the kitchen and floor plan and make updates at the Luann’s Gas & More property. While the plans are still a work in progress, Drew said the Lange’s Cafe property will not be a restaurant.

Arends bought the Lange’s Cafe property from Steve and Peg Lange in 2019 and the restaurant has been closed for a few years. Drew bought what is now Luann’s Gas and More from Joe Schelhaas in 2016.