In 1956, the current building was erected and the entire operation moved there. An addition was put on in 1976, prior to the 100th anniversary celebration. In 1994, another addition increased space for the advertising and design staff on the upper level, and enabled a loading dock to be built on the lower level. Complete computer design services are available, both for commercial printing and newspaper reproduction. The first 4-color photo was printed on the front page of the Beacon on August 30, 1990.
Commercial printing is done in the lower level of the Beacon shop.
The first small offset press was purchased in 1965. A 2-color offset press was purchased in 1991. The Beacon is the second oldest business in Cannon Falls after Scofield's Drug and Gift and is the oldest still operated by the same family. The ownership of the Beacon is committed to the promotion of the community and its well-being, and would hope employees feel the same. Subscribers are only charged the cost of postage - the paper is provided to them free.