Lincoln High School has released its “Scorecard” of college and career readiness statistics for the class of 2024.
Principal Greg Berge presented the information to the school board at its Aug. 20 meeting. A letter to parents provided a link to a YouTube video summarizing the data.
In the video he...
Frontenac State Park officials are seeking information on a guest believed to have overstayed its reservation.
The park contracts to have herds of goats brought in to graze on invasive buckthorn. The goats are confined, but one is believed to have escaped last year and has since become known by...
The 30-plus year old flagpole outside of the main entrance to Lincoln High School has undergone restoration to have dual spotlights added to keep the flag lit from dusk until dawn to allow the flag to always remain on display. The project was completed on August 16th.
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce has a new home.
Last week the organization moved a block north, from 100 S. Lakeshore Drive to 122 N. Lakeshore Drive. The free-standing building shares a block with Alliance Bank Lake City and Marine Center.
The Chamber’s first day officially operating from the...
A project to reconstruct storm sewer service and other utilities in a downtown alleyway has begun, but two other projects previously slated for 2024 will likely occur in 2025 instead.
The City of Lake City received money in a state bonding bill to help pay for a new seawall in Ohuta Park and to...
Ackermann Total Eye Care held its annual school supply fundraiser in August, collecting donations from patients and First Lutheran Church members. Dr. Ackermann triple matched the funds and was able to donate $1,000 to Bluff View Elementary School and $1,000 to Lincoln to purchase school supplies...
On Aug. 15 at Willow Creek Country Club in Rochester, Veterans Empowered Inc. displayed its recently released book on PTSD, “Veterans in Crisis,” at a National Veterans Golf Benefit organized by Tee It Up For The Troops, a Minnesota nonprofit. For the past 19 years, Tee It Up For The Troops has...
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to participate in a free 5-week Tai Chi class. This class, led by Kelly Rehder, PT, DPT at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City, takes place on Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library. Space is...
The next Community Supper at St. Mark Episcopal Church will be Sept. 11.
“We will be serving ‘Top the Baked Potato’ with your choice of beef stroganoff, broccoli, and other toppings,” the Church said in a news release. “We will also serve a salad, beverages, and a variety of desserts. Join us...
Now commences September, that month of beautiful light and lengthening shadows, cooler days and longer nights. Along with May, it’s the favorite month of many Minnesotans who cite its heralding of a fresh, dramatic new season. And not surprisingly, it’s one of the most popular months to visit...
Brian Quinn, an impressive candidate for Lake City mayor, was here to tell us about himself, his life experience and how he plans to lead the Lake City government if elected in the November election.
After hearing Brian and earlier this summer Russell Boe, both running for mayor, the citizens...
Three Wabasha County 4-H dairy judging teams competed at the Steele County Fair Aug. 16.
The intermediate team of Ashley and Emily Mellgren, Lillian Schumacher and Sidney Brown took first place.
The senior team of Blake Siewert, Sophie Stelling and Nolan Kruger placed third overall....
I was 17 years old in 1961. I was still wet behind the ears, fresh off the farm and somewhat surprised to find myself sitting in a college philosophy class populated mainly by older students. I am not sure why I registered for it, perhaps it just sounded interesting. My personal philosophy at the...
Country recording artist Debbie Anthony will perform Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Lake City Area Arts as part of its Coffeehouse Concert series.
The suggested donation for admission is $5.
Lake City Market by the Lake is having a customer appreciation event on Sept. 12, the last market of the season.
Special events include a drawing for a farmers market gift basket at the Welcome Tent and $4 tokens for PoP Club and PoP Plus to spend on veggies and fruits.
Lake City Market by the...
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to Healing Touch for Everyday Healing, a free program led by Sarah Stinson, MS, LPCC, CHTP/I, Fellow of AIHM, Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. This event takes place on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.
In this hour presentation,...
The Lake City Historical Society has been having a lot of fun this summer.
Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac, has announced the fourth and final free concert of their Summer Community Concert Series.
This concert will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. and will feature Frontenac guitarist and vocalist Ryan Sullivan.
It will be held outdoors (weather...
Since 2012, Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) has been connecting philanthropic resources with programs and projects for the betterment of our community. As part of this mission, Greater Lake City Community Foundation is excited to announce a new program called weInvest 365 to...
A goal line defensive stand in the final minute preserved a hard fought 7-6 victory for the Lake City High School football team in its 2024 season opener Friday night at La Crescent. The Tigers defied statistical odds in the victory finishing with just one yard of total offense and two first downs...
The Lake City Tiger cross country teams started the season at the Irish Invite in Rosemount.
The weather was cool and the races were only 3200 meters. The competition was exceptional with twenty-four of the twenty-eight teams being in AA, or AAA.
We run at Rosemount because the competition...
Lake City Lions Club and Lakesters Car Club sponsor the annual Water Ski Days Car Show.
The two groups each contributed $1,000 of the show proceeds to the Lake City School District for costs related to development of an outdoor classroom at Lincoln High School.
The Lake City High School boys soccer program kicked off their season with a home game against the defending state champions, St. Charles. The varsity team lost 2-9.
Warren Stoltz recorded the first goal of the Tiger season. Warren battled for the ball against a St. Charles defender leading to an...
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