Lee Henschel was born on March 6, 1956, in Princeton, Minn., to David and Bertha Henschel. After graduating from Princeton High School, Lee earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southwest State University and a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University.
Lee worked at the Redwood Gazette in Redwood Falls, Minn., before purchasing The Blair Press in 1998. He served as the newspaper’s publisher, editor, reporting and business manager for more than 20 years — a run that lasted right up until his death.
