Icon Constructors at work on the retaining wall on the lower, downriver section of Ohuta Park on April 21. As part of the riverfront retaining wall replacement, the height of the wall in that section will be raised to be more uniform with the higher walls upriver and directly across the small boat...
Just outside of Lake City on Goodhue County Road 5, right next to Sugar Loaf, is a counseling center with some surprising therapeutic aids.
Horses “Cobalt,” “Cody,” “Bonny,” and “Cole,” and mini donkey “Sully” assist counselor Stephanie Knudsen in providing what’s formally known as equine assisted...
Lake City’s annual Girls Day Out event is Saturday, April 26, and this year it features Lake City’s first Mrs. Roper Romp.
For the uninitiated, Mrs. Roper refers to the character Helen Roper from the comedy “Three’s Company” and the spinoff “The Ropers” portrayed by the actress Audra Lindley.
Tess...
Large crowds turned out Saturday at Wild Wings Plaza for what it called the first annual Eggstravaganza.
Children could bounce on inflatables, play numerous games inside and out, watch a magic show, pet animals both familiar and mythical, meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and more.
Lake City...
The Lake City City Council has called for a public hearing on a proposal to create a tax increment financing district (TIF) to help fund the construction of a 26-unit condominium building to be called “Aurora” at 303 S. Lakeshore Drive.
The council approved the resolution at its April 14 regular...
Nearly 20 members of the Lake City Sportsman’s Club gathered together in the sunshine on Saturday, April 19, to make the community a little cleaner. Members participated in Adopt-a-Highway, picking up 31 bags of garbage along a nearly three-mile stretch of Highway 63 just South of Lake City. LCSC...
The current art exhibit at Lake City Area Arts is Lake City Area Arts Photography Club. This year, the theme was up to each individual photographer: it was some of their favorite shots. The public is welcome to stop in during open hours or programmed hours (see the Lake City Area Arts weekly...
Gillford Golden Gophers 4-H Club (above) did their annual road ditch cleanup on Sunday, April 13, followed by homemade kite flying. Below, the Richardson girls all made different kinds of homemade kites. From left are Charleigh, Maggie and Annde Richardson. At right is Annde Richardson getting her...
Highway 61 motorists may experience brief traffic delays on April 28 at the Canadian Pacific Railway south of Red Wing while crews finish the final layer of paving, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The last final layer of pavement was not completed in 2024. During the...
Documentarian and Lake City resident Dawn Mikkelson is looking for Lake City stories to feature on a forthcoming podcast.
“‘Becoming Lake City’ is a brand-new podcast that shines a spotlight on the everyday folks who help make Lake City extraordinary. Through heartfelt, surprising, and sometimes...
Lake City Area Arts will host a performance by singer-guitarist Tom Pavlowich on Sunday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.
He’ll perform “fun renditions of Willie and Waylon, Neil Young, Eagles, Beach Boys, Buffet, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Elvis,...
It’s ironic that the protest article and photo in your paper was taken in front of Gold Star Mothers Park.
Guess what: They gave all, and I wonder what you did. Do you even know who they were and what they did to protect your rear end? When was the last time you thanked a vet? You may have or had...
The Frontenac State Park Association is holding its annual Sand Point cleanup this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.
They will meet at Sand Point parking lot at 9 a.m. to hand out gloves and garbage bags. Snacks will be available.
“Please join us in making a difference and having a good...
Rinse and spit. How many times have you heard those words from a dentist? Unfortunately, I have listened to them more than most.
From the time I had my permanent teeth until eight years ago, my teeth have been a pain in the tuchus. The baby teeth came and left normally leaving me a small fortune...
The political scene, both at the national and state levels, is getting ugly. Like dangerously ugly.
There was a time when a Republican and Democrat could respectfully disagree with one another on a topic and move on with life. That no longer seems to be the case.
Let’s review just a handful of...
Wabasha County four 4-Hers participated in the state 4H dairy Project bowl competition Saturday, April 12, in Sauk Rapids.
The Junior team members placed seventh. Its members are Ruth Peters, John Peters, Roger Mellgren, Halle Kennedy and Annde Richardson.
The Intermediate team placed second....
Teagan Breyfogle, a Bluff View Elementary School sixth grade student and dancer at Fusion Dance, earned top honors and multiple awards at recent regional competitions.
At the Groove Dance Competition, Teagan’s lyrical solo impressed the judges and earned her the Magical Mover Special Judge’s...
Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is holding a town hall meeting at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club on Monday, April 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thank You, Lake City Kiwanis Club!
We would like to give a big thank you to the Kiwanis Club for their generous donation of dictionaries to our Bluff View Elementary third grade students!
Our students were so excited to receive their very own dictionaries, and they have already started using them...
The Lake City High School boys’ and girls’ golf teams are starting the 2025 season in style thanks to a donation from The Jewel Golf Club.
“Under the leadership of General Manager Paul Byron and Assistant GM Travis Heitman, the KemperSports-managed facility has gifted the teams 12 custom-...
We are excited to invite you to the Lake City High School Jazz Concert, happening on Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium. This special evening will showcase the talent, dedication, and creativity of our outstanding student jazz musicians.
Lake City native Taylor Heise had the game-winning assist in overtime as Team USA defeated Canada 4-3 April 20 to claim gold in the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship tournament.
The Lake City High School girls golf team opened their season on April 15 against Red Wing at Lake City Golf Club (LCGC). The Wingers came out on top 369-385.
Lake City was led by Mattie Mears 88, Julia Huettl 98, Jordyn Dicke 99, and Taylor Davidson 100. Other scores included Olivia Ohlhaber 103...
Emplify Health has announced Women’s Night Out 2025, an evening dedicated to women’s health and wellness, on Tuesday, April 29, at the Coffee Mill Golf Course, located at 180 Coffee Mill Drive, Wabasha.
“Join us for a night filled with valuable insights and delicious food! Attendees will enjoy a...
Things are happening at the dog park as the shade shelter is becoming a reality!
The measuring, staking, and dirt work have all begun. We should expect some delays with the weather forecast but hopefully the end of May it should be complete!
We are planning a one year anniversary as well as a...
Everyone is invited to celebrate the National Day Prayer on Thursday, May 1, at Patton Park at 6 p.m.. Many of the Lake City churches will be there to pray for our national, state, and local leaders. This holy time of prayer is not to promote or condemn any of our leaders.
To help drivers age 65 and older find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts are hosting a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families. CarFit is a national program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)...
The second week of competition for the Lake City Boys Tiger Tennis team started with a 6-1 win over Ellsworth.
The Lake City boys varsity golf team began their 2025 season on a high note, earning a 315–333 victory over Byron Public Schools in a dual meet held at Lake City Golf Course on April 15. Despite challenging, windy conditions, the Tigers delivered a well-rounded team performance.
Leading the way...
The Lake City High School varsity baseball team bounced back from an 0-4 start to the season with consecutive wins over 7AA Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Chatfield.
Thursday, April 17 vs. Zumbrota
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