The annual Lake City Memorial Day program will be held at Lincoln High School at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 27.
As in the past, the program will honor Lake City area veterans who have died since last Memorial Day.
Lincoln High School senior and Lake City resident Matthew Frentz has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy Class of 2028.
The Academy is located in Annapolis, Md. This honor came after completing a 10-step application process which included letters of recommendation,...
People are invited to “shop and explore Lake City shops” at the annual Girls Day Out event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented by Shops of Lake City.
Attendees have a chance to win a Lake City getaway package, and can take their photo with celebrity cut-outs at most shops.
Local dogs could have a place to get off-leash and run and play—but not smoke—in about a week.
Fencing started to go up last week at the site, which is across 10th Street from Underwood Park near the intersection of 10th Street and Wabasha County Road 5.
Travis Dunn, the assistant Public Works...
Staff at the City of Lake City are drafting an ordinance that would strengthen the city’s short-term rental regulation following a City Council workshop meeting on the topic Monday, April 22.
Currently short-term rental operators in Lake City have a one-time registration, City Planning and...
The alleged burglar of a Lake City store has been arrested and charged again, this time in connection with an alleged home invasion.
Polly Marie Calhoun, 41, of rural Zumbro Falls, is charged with one count of Burglary in the First Degree - Dangerous Weapon or Explosive.
The felony charge carries...
The statue of water skiing pioneer Ralph Samuelson in Ohuta Park wearing a hat that has pretty much gone out of season.-Photo by Mama Drone, LLC
The Lake City Kiwanis Club’s Student’s of the Month for April are Lincoln High School students Grace Morrissey and Ella Blaser. Morrissey was nominated by the Ag Department. Blaser was nominated by the Art Department.
Members of the Lake City Sportsman’s Club recently completed an annual spring clean-up of the club’s two stretches of adopted highway near Lake City. They report filling 32 bags along six miles of road.
The Long Time Gone Bluegrass Band will perform at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the Lake City Area Arts Center, 105 W. Center Street. The band’s news release notes that “This band brings back to life the classic bluegrass hits of the 1950s, harkening back to an era when Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs and...
The Wabasha County 4-h intermediate dairy quiz bowl team placed 3rd at the State contest April 6 in Sauk Rapids. From left are team members Ashley Mellgren, Emily Mellgren, Sidney Brown, and Gavin Wilhelmson. The team is coached by Kayla Sexton.
The Lake City High School girls and boys track teams came together to raise over $900 for Peter’s Memorial Fund by organizing a t-shirt order, the fund said in a news release. “The best part is that the team will proudly wear these special T-shirts with our ‘Spread Love’ message on the days of...
The match originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at home against Cotter was moved to the indoor courts at Cotter due to weather.
There the Tigers met a strong Rambler squad and were unable to pick up a point. Singles scores were Alec McElmury 2-6, 1-6 against Ondrej Vitasek; Cade Oliver 1-...
Don’t wash wool! Woolen items should not be immersed in water. Spot clean for stains and line dry to freshen whether it’s a blanket, sweater or long johns.
This was just one of the many things the Woman’s Club of Lake City learned when we toured the Faribault Woolen Mill last Friday. Our guide...
The Lake City Varsity Baseball Team extended its win streak to three games with a win last Thursday (April 18th) in St. Charles against the Saints. The Tigers had a 10-2 lead going into the bottom of the 7th and cut a St. Charles rally just short to scrape by with a victory.
The Tigers got the...
April is an exciting month in schools! Students and staff have worked all year and are beginning the final stages of showing the growth and learning that has been achieved. At the same time plans are underway for the next school year, making April full of anticipation for what’s to come. A recent...
Despite some trouble closing out games this past week, the Lake City Varsity Baseball team extended their winning streak to three after defeating Cannon Falls on Monday, April 15 by a score of 6-3 and St. Charles on Thursday, April 18 by a score of 10-9.
The Tigers are now 4-3 on the year and 3-1...
About 40 people gathered at City Hall on Friday, April 12, for the Lake City Historical Society’s (LCHS) Member Appreciation Night.
Following a short Membership Meeting to approve this year’s slate of board members, guests were treated to an extensive buffet provided by this year’s Board and...
Spots are still available for The Mobile Sign Shop on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. taking place at the Lake City Public Library.
“This fun, interactive event uses supplied materials, and participants will make their own colorful sign,” the library said in a news release.
While...
On Monday, April 15, Angie Haviland, Family Consumer Science teacher at Lincoln High School came to the Lake City Rotary Club meeting to talk about the Outdoor classroom.
It’s a extended learning program that is a super idea. It teaches among other things practical skills. It’s a wonderful...
Efforts are underway in the Minnesota Legislature to further damage the future of the state’s community newspapers.
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has proposed last-minute legislation allowing school districts to publish their public notices on school websites rather than in their...
Lake City High School Trap Team member Merrit Peterson received a patch from the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League in recognition of her scoring a perfect round of 25 targets hit out of 25 launched.
It takes both accuracy and skill to repeatedly aim, fire and break the 4 ¼ inch...
When Dwight and I were youngsters, we would occasionally ride in the wagon behind the corn picker to sort out the nasty ears of corn. Once while feeling adventurous, I broke off the end of an ear and lobbed it towards dad on the tractor. It ricocheted off the fender. He turned and gave us a warning...
Noella Hinck, 12, of Lake City was named the first-place winner of the 2024 Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! national anthem singing contest, sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 8729 in Lake City.
Charlie Knudson placed second, Anhi Munoz placed third, Leah Harteneck placed fourth, Bryleigh...
The Mazeppa Area Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at the Mazeppa Community Center.
Guest speaker Jeremy Darst of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will deliver a presentation on CCC and WPA camps in the area.
Cookies and beverages provided....
The committee working behind the scenes to bring the Governor’s Fishing Opener to Lake City May 9-11 met for a monthly meeting Monday, April 22, at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Lake City.
“This is our core planning committee,” Chamber Events Coordinator Heather Thomas said...
The Lake City High School Tiger baseball team came out swinging against the defending Section 1AA champions and struck first in the bottom of the second.
On Friday, April 12, the Lake City track and field team participated in the Klas Kronebusch Invitational hosted by Wabasha High School.
The Lake City girls won the meet with 119 points and was followed by Kenyon Wanamingo-Goodhue (93), Zumbrota-Mazeppa (88.5), Wabasha-Kellogg (68.5), Lewiston-...
A Driver Education Parent Meeting will be held May 1 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Media Center.
The 90 minute program will cover GDL information, safety risks for teen drivers, potential adult influence on teen driving behavior, and additional resources. A Certificate of...
The Lake City girls golf team (LC) opened up their season in difficult playing conditions during the 36th annual Lake City Invite.
The tournament was loaded with competitive teams as seven of the the sixteen teams in the event had qualified for the state tournament in 2023. The 95 players in...
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be resuming their popular Community Suppers on Wednesday, May 8.
We will be serving from 5 p.m. to 6:30 pm, the second Wednesday of each month.
You are invited to enjoy fellowship, listen to Dianne play some of our favorite tunes, and be filled with nutritious...
The Lake City Tiger boys golf team took on the Byron Bears in a head-to-head meet on Wednesday, April 17. The event took place at Lake City Golf Course after the rain had stopped, but the strong wind made it very chilly during play.
The Tigers sent off Alex Ratz and Portland Grobe off of tee...
Banks Heating and Air Conditioning has again donated to the Greater Lake City Community Foundation Trade School Scholarship Fund, according to the foundation.
Banks Heating and Air Conditioning has been making annual donations to the Trade School Scholarship Fund since it began seven years ago....
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