The public is invited to learn about plans for the historic native burial site off of North 10th Street in Lake City.
The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the banquet hall at the Lake City VFW, 115 N. Franklin St.
Lake City’s Jewell Nursery Co. was founded in 1868 by Dr. Phineas A. Jewell (1825-1878), who graduated as a physician from Ann Arbor University and served in the Civil War as a surgeon for the Federal Army before turning to an outdoor trade. He gained experience in horticulture by organizing a...
Nancy Zimmermann was attending a disabled veterans group meeting with her daughter when she saw someone demonstrate how to weave sleeping mats for homeless people from plastic shopping bags.
Woven tightly enough, the mats can provide insulation and a moisture barrier, she said, “qualities that (...
Lake City girls wrestler Andrea Garcia Gardea is headed to the state tournament after a come-from-behind victory in the true second match in the Section 1 wrestling tournament. More girls wrestling coverage can be found inside this issue.-Photo by Genna Meyer
The Lake City Tiger dance team members celebrate with Coach Sunday Robertson. The team is headed back to the state meet after placing second in the high kick category and third in jazz at the section meet Feb. 6 in Lake City. More dance coverage can be found inside this issue.-Photo by Alyssa...
Ice fishers are gearing up for this weekend’s 42nd Annual Frontenac Sportsman Ice Fishing Contest. The event will be taking place on Saturday, Feb. 14, on Frontenac Pond.
As is tradition, the free kids contest (ages 15 and under) will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by the main...
I don’t want to wish my life away, but each year I impatiently wait for January and February to become history. Having those two months in the rearview mirror means we are past the coldest part of the winter. But we are still in February, enduring a good old fashion Minnesota winter. It is said...
The Lake City high school dance team is headed to the state competition at the Target Center Feb. 13 and 14.
On Friday, Feb. 6, 13 teams competed in Sections at Lake City High School. It was a fierce competition between the best of the best. The Lake City girls had been practicing long hours all...
Lake City made a season-high 13 three-point field goals but a late rally fell short against second-ranked Goodhue as the Wildcats defeated the Tigers 90-83 at Lincoln High School last Monday night.
The fast pace started early as neither team led by more than four points in the first seven minutes...
As we are navigating the second month of the New Year, many of us are focusing on resolutions, fresh starts, and plans for the month ahead. February also marks Self-Check Month, a nationwide reminder encouraging people of all ages to pause, pay attention to their health, and take steps that can...
After being postponed due to icy conditions, the Lake City Lions Club’s annual Glow Walk at Hok-Si-La Park is now scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Our originally scheduled walk was postponed due to treacherous ice conditions and now we are crossing our fingers and our toes...
Kiwanis member Heather Thomas welcomed Cole Nelson and Blake Waters to our Wednesday noon meeting.
Cole, along with his father and eight employees, operate Maverick Construction south of Zumbro Falls. Of interest besides doing house siding, gutters, etc., they fabricate high end jumping water...
The final week of the season for the junior varsity (JV) boys wrestlers included two trips to Stewartville.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, they competed against Stewartville in a dual. There was 7 matches wrestled on the night and Lake City went 4-3 in those matches. Picking up wins for Lake City were...
Lake City battled throughout Monday night’s matchup but came up short in a 67-52 loss to Goodhue.
The Tigers were led by Delilah Benjamin, who delivered a standout performance with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and eight steals, keeping Lake City within striking distance for much of the contest. Lauryn...
On Feb. 3, five varsity Lake City skiers participated in the Section 1 Nordic ski championships at Hyland of Bloomington.
Junior Annika Stevenson and sophomores Brenna Traynor and Avery Carlson represented the girls. Sophomore Brody Benjamin and seventh grader Kellen Traynor represented the boys.
The Lake City High School girls wrestling team opened the post-season with the Section 1 wrestling tournament this past Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester and returned with 5 medalists and one wrestler qualifying for the state meet.
“Five for Food,” Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraising initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, is off and running for 2026.
Program coordinator Bruce Carlstrom reports that 39 sponsors so far have pledged $500 or more to match contributions received from the community from...
From your Frontenac State Park Association: Minnesota friends, we had quite a January — a month like no other, characterized by rollercoaster weather and hair-raising, history-making news.
Thus, for February, we’re offering a lighter, gentler newsletter to help cleanse and calm your media stream...
Wabasha County Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved a motion to terminate and withdraw from the Whitewater Joint Powers Board (JPB) Agreement.
Triton scored the final five points as the Cobras edged Lake City 75-71 in non-conference action last Saturday at Lincoln High School. The Cobras notched their 14th consecutive win in a game that featured end to end action with nine lead changes and seven ties.
Lake City set the tone early jumping...
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Lake City Tiger boys wrestling team traveled to Stewartville for their final regular season dual.
These are two teams that have been very closely contested the last 2-3 years. Lake City started with 7th grader Easton Norman at 107 and did he ever bring a spark. Easton...
Lake City put together a strong second half to pull away for a 63-45 win over Kasson-Mantorville on Thursday night.
After a tightly contested first half, the Tigers went on an impressive run coming out of the break, taking the lead and quickly extending it to double digits behind aggressive...
Last week, fellow Graphic staffer Sarah Ziebarth and I traveled to Brooklyn Park to attend the 159th annual Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Convention. As the state’s largest gathering of journalists and publishers, the event was a whirlwind of educational sessions, networking, and a keynote...
Gavyn Lorenson poured in a career-high 39 points as Lake City picked up a 75-65 road victory at Kasson-Mantorville Friday night.
Grady Babcock, who did not play in the encounter between the squads in January, scored 11 early points as the KoMets raced to a 19-9 lead after eight minutes of play....
On Jan. 21, Bluff View Elementary School third grade students received dictionaries provided by the Kiwanis Club of Lake City. “All third grade students are given dictionaries at the request of their teachers,” the club said in a news release. “Kiwanis has been providing these tools of learning for...
A cardboard cut-out of Olympian Taylor Heise at her old school, Bluff View Elementary School in Lake City. It’s one of many displays of support that have appeared around Lake City. The sheets on the wall record the results of Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Heise scored...
Lake Pepin Chamber Music will perform at the Lake City Area Arts Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 14. “Celebrate Valentine’s Day with rich, warm, soul-stirring classical music! Featuring violinist Elizabeth York, cellist Audrey Snyder, pianist Carson Rose Schneider, and bassoonist Emma Plehal,”...
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