Rebel Fire Que’N Company will be hosting “three extraordinary Lake City Women” in the “Girl Power” tent Saturday, June 28 at Patton Park, Lake City for Water Ski Days, the company said in a news release.
Appearing that day will be Taylor Heise, Christy Rice, and Natalie Bremer.
Heise is a...
On a recent Thursday morning, a couple of weeks before the last day of school, I experienced the joy of visiting a group of kids, ages 3 and 4, at Bluff View Elementary School in Lake City.
Their happy energy early in the morning made up for the caffeine I missed leaving the house before my second...
Lake City Minnesota is gearing up for its signature summer event, Water Ski Days. From June 26 to June 29, Southeastern Minnesota’s popular tourism hub will host huge lakeside concerts, incredible water skiing events, and many more family friendly activities to celebrate 103 years as the...
The Lake City Market by the Lake kicked off its 2025 season June 12 at Ohuta Park.
“We are so grateful for the huge turnout on our opening day,” the market said in a Facebook Post.
Markets will be held Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day with “local foods, live music, and...
Forward Bank has pledged $40,000 toward the Lake City Dock Improvement Project, according to a news release
The donation reinforces Forward’s “longstanding commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves. This significant contribution will support the revitalization of...
Dozens of people and dogs were at the Lake City Dog Park on June 5 to celebrate the park’s one-year anniversary and to dedicate a major upgrade, a newly constructed shade shelter.
Mayor Brian Quinn spoke on behalf of the City of Lake City.
Speaking on behalf of the Friends of the Lake City Dog...
Participation in this year’s Tour de Pepin bicycle ride around Lake Pepin on June 7 totaled more than 880, including many who registered the day of the event, according to Heather Thomas, executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
“It was exciting to see that over 80 people...
The construction of two additional pickleball courts is underway at Underwood Park on North 10th Street. Local pickleball boosters raised money for the construction of the additional courts, citing high demand for time on the two existing courts.
Twelve third through fifth graders from Bluff View Elementary School were selected to attend the Young Authors, Young Artists Conference on May 22 at Rochester Community and Technical College. Front row, from left: Aliza Vanberg and Alayna Monette. Back row, from left: Genevalisse Ruiz, Claire...
Four Bluff View Elementary School fifth graders have been selected to attend Legionville Safety Patrol Camp this summer in Brainerd, Minn., according to a news release from the school. “These four students will serve as Patrol Captains during their 6th grade year at Bluff View Elementary,” the...
The Lake City Lions Club recently provided a donation of $780 to Lake City Area Arts for pedestals to display works of art. Pictured above, from left, are Lions 1st Vice President Wayne Heise, Terri Orth and Karen Smith of Lake City Area Arts, and Lions President Lisa Quest.
Fourth grade Bluff View Elementary School student Lynkin Hameister (left) was the lucky recipient of Jeri Prigge’s 500th bag in the final days of school. “He was thrilled to get a few extra special books/gifts inside,” the school said in a news release. “Thank you, Mrs. Prigge!” Prigge, a...
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently provided $2,500 to support Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) in their work to protect and restore Lake Pepin. LPLA Board President Peter Coyle attended a recent member meeting at the club to inform members of LPLA’s mission and current projects and...
St. John’s Lutheran School has announced its award winners from the 2024-2025 school year.
Perfect Attendance: Milton Meincke, Paxton Nibbe, and Cameron Mickelson.
Principal’s Award: Liza Yorde, Josie Hinck, Grace Knudsen, Koby Cox, Micah Harteneck, Martin Garcia Gardea, Noella Hinck, and Riley...
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored Flags Of Valor will be flying along Hwy. 61 North from Ohuta. Park to Kelly’s Lakehouse Restaurant from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29.
The Lake City High School varsity baseball team honored award winners as part of its end of the season banquet.
Team Awards
Asher Bee was named Team MVP.
Difficult shooting conditions welcomed 15 members of the Lake City High School Tiger Trap Team to the state championships in Alexandria on “Friday the 13th.” And the weather conditions matched the traditional “bad luck” day. Almost two inches of rain, heavy mist, wind and cold persisted throughout...
Two Lake City High School athletic teams turned their passion for sports into a powerful act of giving. The track team and softball team each organized and carried out fundraisers, selling “Spread Love” t-shirts to benefit the Peters Memorial Fund.
Both teams raised more than $1,000 each — a...
The Lake City High School Girls Golf team competed in the MSHSL Girls Golf AA State Championship on June 10-11 at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
The Tigers found themselves tied for 4th place after Day 1’s competition after firing a 349. Defending state champion, Detroit Lakes, took an eight...
Simon Fraser was sentenced to be drawn and quartered for treason, but the king relented and reduced the sentence to a less painful quick beheading. Fraser was 80 years old on April 9, 1747, and about to be executed. A wooden stand hastily constructed for the crowd of onlookers suddenly collapsed...
Lincoln High School teacher Candance Wait has incorporated newswriting in her Creative Writing class curriculum this year.
“The assignment was for students to create 2 news stories that are real and relevant,” she said. “The stories needed to be in news format and include an interview.”
What...
The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) bid a fond farewell to our good friend Andru Peters last week.
Andru’s love and support of his country and his community was deep and genuine. There was no one more passionate in their advocacy for military veterans than Andru and he was particularly keen...
Perhaps you heard of the many “No Kings” demonstrations held across not just the United States, but the world June 14.
People who would like to see our country move forward in a different direction, are asked to join us for the weekly demonstrations of Defending Democracy and Justice for All at...
The Lake City Boys Track and Field team capped off an unforgettable season with an outstanding showing at the Minnesota State Track and Field Championships, held June 10–12 at St. Michael/Albertville High School. Facing off against the state’s top competition and braving challenging weather...
Three Rivers Community Action (TRCA) has an opportunity for someone to start and out-of-home daycare in Wabasha with “minimal startup costs.”
Lincoln High School senior Braxton Berlin tied for 29th place in the boys Class AA state golf tournament June 10-11 in Jordan, Minn.
Berlin shot a 76 on Day 1 and a 77 on Day 2 for a total score of 153.
Bluff View Elementary was full of excitement and learning as FFA members brought agriculture to life for over 500 elementary students during this year’s Ag Day. Students had the opportunity to meet a wide variety of animals and learn firsthand about their care, importance, and role in agriculture.
An injured fisherman was found after an extensive search by the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, according to a news release.
“On June 17, 2025, at approximately 12:53 a.m., the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded to an attempt to locate call for a fisherman at Frontenac State...
Beginning the week of June 23, road work on Wabasha County Hwy. 5 between 355th Ave. and Clubhouse Dr in Lake City will be increasing including the replacement of culverts and earthwork, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Through traffic must use alternate routes. Local...
On June 3, the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners voted to accept the 2025 Restorative Practice Initiative Grant, awarded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, according to a county news release.
The $494,713 grant will enable Goodhue County Court Services to contract restorative youth...
Singer-songwriter and music therapist Esther Gullixson will perform at Lake City Area Arts Center in Lake City at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22.
Her latest endeavor “Sing to Me,” is “dedicated to bringing the joy of live music to older adults in a variety of settings - including assisted living...
In early May, 50 firearm safety students celebrated the successful completion of their 6-week course with a celebration at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
Throughout the course, nine instructors led multiple classrooms of students who learned about the safe handling of firearms, hunter...
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 Junior Legion team moved to 3-1 on the season after going 2-1 last week. They dropped their first game of the season at Blooming Prairie Post 52 (9-3) before bouncing back to sweep a talented Lyle-Pacelli Post 105 team in a home doubleheader (6-3, 1-0)....
Lincoln High Schoool has announced its April 2025 Students of the Month for Grades seven through nine. Two students from these grades are selected each month.
April students include:
• Seventh grade: Camila Ortiz Guzman and Vincent Finnigan
• Eighth grade: Evelyn Stevens and Izayah Johnson...
The Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) weekly group walk on June 11 was cancelled due to weather. The WLP group did not let weather stop them on Thursday, June 12, as the group walked at Hok-Si-La Park the next evening,
The group walked the southern hiking loop that led to the memorial bench for Frank...
Robert Pope and Pernille Flesche-Pope recently made a $2,000 contribution from their Greater Lake City Community Foundation Donor-Advised Fund to the Lake City Music Boosters.
“We are happy to contribute to the wonderful work the music program at Lincoln is doing,” Pope and Flesche said in a...
Wabasha County Hwy. 30 at rail crossing near Hwy. 61/County Hwy 81 is closed to all traffic for rail crossing work, the county highway department said in a news release June 17.
The road is closed to all traffic at the railroad crossing. This work is being scheduled and performed by the CPKC...
Christ Episcopal Church of Old Frontenac has announced the second performance of their 2025 Community Concert Series.
RavensFire will perform Sunday, June 22, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the outdoor Wakondiota Hillside Chapel/Amphitheatre.
Hailing from Rochester, RavensFire “plays and sings their...
In spite of the horrific shooting of Minnesota legislators in the early morning hours and a related safety warning from the state police, hundreds of local residents chose to gather Saturday.
They lined both sides of north Lakeshore Drive to express their deep concern with the policies and actions...
I attended the Council meeting last Monday and it looks like the condo project across from Fresh Market is going to go through. I’m disappointed because I don’t think that’s the best use of that property, but my big worry is the jailhouse.
Nobody seems to care whether we save it or not. I just...
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 Senior Legion team dropped its only contest of the week, falling 8-7 in a hard-fought rematch against Zumbrota-Mazeppa Post 183 & 588. Despite multiple rallies and a strong offensive showing, Post 110 came up just one run short in the back-and-forth...
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