After raining off and on for much of the afternoon, evening brought drier, clearer weather July 5 at the Lake City Fireman’s Dance.
Weather put the evening’s live music a little behind schedule, but by the time Varsity Rejects was finishing its set and headliner Pop Rocks was waiting to take the...
The time is here! Seven local Lake City and Frontenac gardeners have been busy this growing season preparing their gardens to share with members of the Lake City community.
The Lake City Gardenaire garden tour is set for this Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.
“Getting assigned to the fire boat definitely has its pros during the 4th of July.”
That was the message accompanying a video posted by the Lake City Fire Department over the weekend.
It shows the view from the water after nightfall July 4 as fireworks ascend from the launch site at Marina Point...
Signage has appeared at the Lyon Avenue (Hwy. 63) railroad crossing bearing the words “Road Closed Beginning July 11.”
Mitchell Rigelman, the City of Lake City interim public works director, said the sign “is related to upcoming railroad crossing work by CPKC (Railroad). They’re planning to close...
Local photographer Ben Threinen captured images of people enjoying the water over the long 4th of July weekend.
Staff from Olmsted Medical Center’s Lake City clinic recently made a donation of food and funds to the local food shelf. Dr. Kyle Drehmel (center) and Tabitha Grobe (left) delivered the donation on behalf of the team at Olmsted Medical Center’s Lake City clinic. With them is food shelf volunteer...
Access to stable, supportive housing is a key factor in recovery for individuals living with mental illness. In Minnesota, decades of policy, advocacy, and innovation have confirmed that secure housing paired with supportive services helps people achieve stability, reduce stress, and build...
This is for all pet owners or pet lovers!
I am a pet owner. Of course my dog is the smartest, actually he is smart but oh so stubborn and probably not as smart as I think.
But no matter how smart your pet is, you have to be smarter.
Lots of pets get loose. Please tag your pets so they can be...
It was a warm and steamy evening for the July 2 Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group walk around the Lake City Marina.
History records that the inner harbor and point were acquired by the city in 1913. In 1933 the city received a public works grant to build docks and widen the north entrance to the...
Registration in the annual Lake City Junior Olympics volleyball tournament spiked this year.
“21 teams in two age divisions,” said Kelsey Hameister, a Lake City Junior Olympic Volleyball board member and the tournament coordinator. “They didn’t just play; they performed. They brought the heat, the...
A big shout out and thank you to all the volunteers who helped organize, plan, put up and take down the flags for Flags of Valor.
You make it look easy and effortless but we know that you put countless hours in unnoticed and unrecognized.
Thank you for what you do.
There’s something timeless about Dixieland Jazz in the park with lawn chairs and straw hats. But when the Woman’s Club adds free ice cream, well, that just takes it to another level. The weather cooperated and the Turkey River All Stars were at their best, drawing a crowd of about 130 people who...
Lake City American Legion Post 110 Auxiliary
The American Legion Post 110 and the Auxiliary express gratitude to the Lake City community for their support of the Flags of Valor display during Water Ski Days. 700 Flags were placed.
Volunteers assist to unload trailers, attach flags to poles and...
In less than a week, Lake City will be host to a high-energy, youthful group of performers from around the world who will present a free concert of singing, dancing, and cultural dress at the First Congregational Church, UCC, on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m.
The group is Songs of Hope and this...
Warning – Remove occupants from stroller before folding it
Warning on a can of Silly Putty – Do not use as ear plugs
Warning on an iron – Do not iron clothing while on body
Warning on a TV remote control – Not dishwasher safe
Warning on a chain saw - Do not hold the wrong end
Warning on a hair...
Lee Partington will perform at Lake City Area Arts center Sunday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m. The suggested donation is $5.
“A native to Lake City, Lee Partington has been entertaining and playing music for many years,” according to the event poster. “He plays and sings a variety...
“Awesome,” “excellent,” and “the best ever” were some of the comments received by the Lake City Lions following the fireworks display last Friday.
Lake City Area Arts is inviting everyone to Lake City’s Patton Park on Saturday, July 19, “to celebrate Lake City’s music scene and help support a new generation of musicians,” according to a news release.
“The Lake City Music Showcase runs from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day with live music acts...
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 Baseball Program had a light schedule last week. The Jr. Legion team stayed hot with a win over Hayfield Post 330, improving their record to 9-2, while the Sr. Legion team dropped two close contests—falling to both Hayfield Post 330 and St. Charles Post 190,...
The City of Lake City has received notification from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) that crack sealing operations were scheduled to begin on Highway 61 between Lake City and Red Wing starting Monday, July 7. This maintenance is part of MnDOT’s statewide pavement preservation...
Thank you to Larry Himanga and Leo Wright who took the time to respond to my letter about ongoing political demonstrations in Lake City. They both have valid points which I would be happy to discuss with them. I think we might find much common ground in our approach to the issues we face as a...
The beauty of the One Big Beautiful Bill recently signed into law by the president is in the eyes of the beholder.
The numbers and statements that follow apply to the next federal budget and do not take into account the long-term impact of this law which appears to be even more severe.
Tax cuts...
Wabasha County Commissioners on June 17 approved a resolution agreeing to be a project proposer and sponsor for a Wabasha County County Road 84 Turtle Crossings project application to the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP).
The WCPP, a competitive grant program, works to reduce Wildlife...
Green Acres Organic Dairy Farm and the O’Reilly Family welcomed approximately 2,000 people on Friday, June 20 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Attendees received a complimentary breakfast that served egg bake, donuts and donut holes, bananas, Go-Gurts, and Organic Valley cheese sticks and milk. Again,...
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