This week’s story is arguably the area’s most tragic, having drastically impacted the nearby communities of Lake City and Red Wing when it occurred. The Sea Wing disaster took place on Lake Pepin on July 13, 1890, when a powerful squall caused the steamer to capsize. Of the roughly 215 people on...
Last week, Lake City local Eric Anderson competed in the United States Biathlon Youth and Junior Trials in Lake Placid, N.Y. and qualified as a roster member for all three USBA European competitions for the second year in a row. The sport combines rifle marksmanship and cross-country skiing.
Michael Noll, a Lake City local and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls assistant defensive line coach, helped the college football team bring home a victory for the ages on Sunday, Jan. 4. The Falcons won 24-14 against North Central (Ill.) in an upset at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl for the...
The Lake City City Council Monday approved motions to advance two large street projects this year: a reconstruction of North Garden Street and mill and overlay on West Marion Street and Cross Street.
Mill and overlay
The council approved a task order for city engineering firm Bolton and Menk to...
Lake City Police announced that they have taken a juvenile into custody for allegedly posting a threat online.
Police said they received a report of possible threats at around 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, and immediately investigated.
“The reported threat was based on a video in which a weapon was...
About 50 people reportedly gathered for a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 7 after Renee Nicole Good was killed by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. A massive immigration enforcement action is underway throughout Minnesota. Agents have been reportedly sighted...
Over 90 children participated in a winter dance clinic at Lincoln High School on Jan. 5. Participants learned dance moves from members of the Lake City High School Dance Team. Later in the evening they performed for an audience of family and friends.
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the Lake City community to help recognize outstanding local businesses and individuals by voting in the 2026 Annual Chamber Awards, according to a news release.
After an initial nomination and voting process by Chamber members, finalists have been...
On Monday, Jan. 5, for the first time in many years, the Tigers were in a position to be able to compete in the Minnesota Ninth Grade Wrestling League duals. This is a dual style tournament for wrestlers in seventh through ninth grade.
The Tigers would have to forfeit three weights (94, 100 and...
The Lake City Tiger Dance Team (LCDT) had a busy week! Monday started off with a kids winter clinic hosted by Coach Ashley Harkins. Over 90 kids joined in on the fun and learned dance moves from the High School Dance Team and performed later that evening in front of a large audience of family and...
The Lake City High School girls wrestling team played host to Rochester Mayo, South St. Paul and Stewartville on Thursday, Jan. 8. 60 girls competed in the meet through the 13 weight classes.
Lake City Girls competed in 39 different matches, winning 23 and picking up 20 by pin.
The Lake City Tiger girls basketball team put together a strong all-around performance Jan. 6, earning a 49–32 road victory over Kasson-Mantorville.
Lake City set the tone early with solid defense and balanced scoring, limiting the KoMets’ opportunities while steadily building a lead. The win...
Lake City played its first home game in three weeks last Tuesday night and defeated Kasson-Mantorville 65-47 in Hiawatha Valley League play.
Both teams had trouble generating offense in the early stages as Lake City led just 8-4 after six minutes. 11 points from Gavyn Lorenson helped ignite the...
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its regular board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave., Ste 10B, Wabasha.
No time to bake yeast breads? Then this class is for you!
The Lake City Public Library invites anyone age 16 and over to a free baking demonstration class on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Local resident Suzie Spain will teach attendees how to bake artisan bread that is ready in a little over...
Gavyn Lorenson scored 30 points, including two key baskets in the final two minutes as Lake City rallied past sixth-ranked Cannon Falls 64-61 on the road last Thursday night.
Cannon Falls took control early, opening the game on an 8-1 run over the first four minutes. The Tigers responded with a...
The American Red Cross is asking people to consider donating blood at an upcoming drive in Lake City.
“The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care,” according to a news release. “Donors are encouraged to make an...
Forward Bank has announced two additions to its Lake City team: Brent Meincke as vice president/market president and Wade Carlson as vice president/commercial loan officer.
The Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition will host Waves of Hope on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lincoln High School in Lake City. It’s a community-focused event centered on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and the power of shared stories to foster hope and...
The first ski meet of the new year for the Lake City cross country (XC) ski team brought balmy weather and a January thaw to skiers at Theodore Wirth last Tuesday. The annual combined race between the Minneapolis Conference and Twin Cities Nordic Ski Conference (TCNSC) pitted 16 teams together for...
Dad once gave Mom a wrapped bottle of ketchup for Christmas. He was a practical guy and had run out of ideas on what to gift Mom, who was 84 years old. It would have been worse if he had wrapped up ketchup packets collected from a restaurant. The following year he gifted her a box of light bulbs!
Happy New Year!
At this time of year, we often look back at the past year, reliving our memories and involvements. One outstanding group that I’ve become involved with and have learned much more about is the Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF). I have to say that it’s taken being...
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation is proud to again coordinate “Five for Food,” an initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, which begins its eleventh year on Feb. 1. The drive will end on March 31.
Sponsors are asked each year to pledge $500 or more. The sponsors’ funds are pooled to...
Lincoln High School exchange student Sara Lasi from Italy spoke to the Lake City Kiwanis Club.
Lasi is one of five such students this year, believed to be the most ever. Sara is living with Kiwanian Heather Thomas’ family and enjoying her stay there since she loves skiing, which is a passion of...
Lincoln High School senior Grace Dose recently won a tournament with Arcadia, Wis., winter volleyball team “Tenacity.”
The team won a 16-team event in Wisconsin Dells on Jan. 4.
Dose will play volleyball in the fall at the University of Wisconsin - Superior.
She is the daughter of Joe and Katie...
As a resident of Wabasha County, I am writing to express concerns about the lack of accountability of certain elected county officials to the county commissioners, even though county tax revenue is the source of their salaries and fringe benefits.
A prime example is County Attorney Matthew Stinson...
Wabasha County Commissioners on Jan. 6 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s minimum salary for the next four years at $120,000, and set Sheriff Rodney Bartsh’s minimum salary at $132,000.
Stinson’s salary was set at $135,300 and Bartsh’s salary was set at $140,900 on Dec. 2, 2025.
The county...
A benefit is being held at the Lake City VFW to raise money for the McGovern family, whose lives were changed in the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 3, when their vehicle struck a deer and rolled. Luke McGovern was ejected from the vehicle, suffering severe injuries that resulted in a seven-...
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