Residents waited in lines that sometimes stretched for blocks Saturday at Lake City Disposal, their vehicles and trailers filled with items to be disposed of at the City of Lake City’s semi-annual clean-up day. City Administrative Clerk Diane Johnson said it was extremely busy, with long lines all...
Remember winter? Neither do we.
Lake and lake-adjacent activities proved popular over a warm Mother’s Day weekend.
Sailboats, speedboats, pontoons, and fishing boats were out on the water. Bathers and anglers occupied local beaches.
Even the splash pad at Ohuta Beach was operating.
Playground...
The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) had 45 participants in its annual 5K-9 fundraiser on Saturday, May 10.
Participants and pets ran or walked a 5K course that began at Ohuta Beach and followed the River Walk toward Hok-Si-La Park before returning along the same route.
“Between the race fees...
Art in Motion is on display! Have fun seeking out the creatively decorated bicycles.
There are 19 decorated bikes placed in the downtown area, between High Street and Lake Pepin and between Lakewood Avenue and Jewel Avenue.
Find all the bikes, complete the Art in Motion Flyer, and turn the...
Lake City Public Works is inviting the public to an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event on Saturday, May 17, in The Jewel Subdivision where the city will be planting a variety of trees.
Everyone is invited to help.
The inexperienced can learn how to plant trees under the guidance of mentors, who will...
At about 50 minutes, the open portion of the Lake City City Council’s regular meeting on May 12 was brief, but in that time council discussions and actions touched on a broad range of issues.
Tobacco Licenses
The council conducted a first reading on an ordinance updating the city’s tobacco...
When Randy and Sue Eggenberger purchased the home at the corner of S. Oak Street and Center Street and facing Patton Park, neighborhood history was part of the appeal.
The home was just across the street from the boundary of the South Oak Street historic district that stretches from Center Street...
“I knew the Tiger trap team members were more than capable of it, but I’m amazed what they’ve achieved,” said head coach Ross Freiheit. “In the 11 years of the team’s history, there are usually one or two perfect scores --25 out of 25 clays hit-- in a year, but never anything like this season.”
Construction of the lakefront retaining wall at Ohuta Park has entered a new phase.
Sheet piling installation concluded last week, according to Interim City Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman.
“This milestone was achieved efficiently, as crews encountered no restricting soil layers such as...
Demonstrators again gathered along Lakeshore Drive at its intersection of Jewel Avenue and Park Street. “What a beautiful day we had May 12 for our Protect Democracy demonstration at the Gold Star Mother’s Park!,” said Donna Ohl, who submitted this photo. “We even had our Lady of Liberty join us!”
State Representative Pam Altendorf (R-Red Wing) is pictured with sixth grade students from Bluff View Elementary School in Lake City. Rep. Altendorf visited with the group recently while they were touring the State Capitol in St. Paul, according to a news release.
Bluff View Elementary School challenged students to cut down on screen time. “Congrats to the 60 Bluff View students who completed our Bluff View Unplugged Challenge,” the school said in a news release. “These screen-free superstars stayed off all devices at home for all 16 days in April and...
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has announced the appointment of Benya Kraus as its next President and CEO, effective June 16.
The Lake City girls track and field team had a strong showing at the Section 1 True Team Meet held on May 6th in Rushford. Out of a competitive field of 21 teams, the Tigers secured a fifth-place finish with a total of 912.5 points. Grand Meadow LeRoy-Ostrander-Southland claimed the top spot with...
The Lake City High School girls golf team (LC) competed in the Somerby Invite at Byron on May 5 and came away with a fourth place finish in a field of 17 teams.
Lakeville North came away with the team title with a 352 followed by Mayo 359, Lourdes 363, LC 364, Caledonia 378, Red Wing 378, Jordan...
On May 8, the Lake City boys varsity golf team competed in the second Hiawatha Valley League (HVL) meet of the season, held at The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City. It was a beautiful day for golf, and the Tigers took full advantage, turning in one of their strongest performances yet.
Following the...
The Lake City High School girls track and field team delivered a commanding performance on May 1, winning their home invitational with a team total of 131 points.
The Tigers outpaced the competition in the five-team meet, finishing ahead of Cannon Falls (106 points), Dover-Eyota (104), Kenyon-...
The Lake City Athletic Booster Club will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
This meeting will take place via Google Meet. The LCABC is an organization that supports approved Minnesota State High School League athletic teams/programs.
If you would like more information about...
The Lake City Varsity Baseball Team faced a tough stretch of the season, dropping 8 straight vs. competitive Hiawatha Valley League (HVL) and/or Section 1AA foes.
Tuesday, April 22 vs. Goodhue
The Lake City Boys Track and Field team delivered a thrilling performance at the Hiawatha Valley League (HVL) Championship Meet on Saturday in Byron, competing against some of the conference’s top-tier talent under sunny skies and ideal conditions.
The Tigers kicked off the meet with a show-...
The Lake City Tiger Boys Tennis Team had great weather for an extremely busy week with matches played Monday through Thursday. On Monday the Tigers made the trek to Waseca to take on the Bluejays. In the number one singles position Jack Meincke defeated Tyler Jellum 5-7, 6-2, 10-5 to earn the solo...
On April 29 Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined Widespot Performing Art Center to welcome this new business to our community with a Ribbon Cutting event.
Country singer-songwriter Debbie Anthony will perform at the Lake City Area Arts Center on Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m. She will be joined by guitarist and vocalist Drew Medin.
FFA members from the Lake City FFA Chapter attended the 96th Minnesota FFA Convention held at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and the Minnesota State Fair, April 28-29.
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and Auxiliary have announced that the Flags of Valor display will be held during Waterski Days.
This is the organizations’ ninth year of sponsoring the patriotic flag display along North Highway 61 from Ohuta Park to Kelly’s Lake House Bar and Grill.
Flags...
I didn’t really know what a pinball machine was in the early 50’s mainly because as a young farm kid, getting to town only happened for school, on Saturday night with the family for shopping/visiting, and Sunday for church. I don’t think there was even a machine available in Tyler until the mid to...
An open letter from Goodhue County elected officials
It’s well known that the Minnesota Legislature is working diligently on the next two-year state budget—a complex and essential task. A major challenge they face is planning for potential future deficits. By law, the Legislature must pass the...
The Lake City Rotary is seeking individuals or families that would be interested in hosting a new Lake City Rotary Foreign Exchange Student.
The student, (an 18-year-old female from Belgium), is coming to Lake City in the middle of August.
She will be enrolled as a Senior in High School for the...
During Historic Preservation Month, the City of Lake City, through the Heritage Preservation Commission, recognizes notable efforts to preserve its history.
This year, Andru Peters is the recipient of a Certificate of Merit for the recently published “History of Camp Lakeview National Guard...
This year’s 28th annual Phantoms Father’s Day Car Show is a salute to veterans, the club said in a news release.
And as always, the event is free to participants and spectators.
It will take place June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Red Wing. There will be food trucks and restaurants,...
I recently listened to a radio interview with Jake Sullivan. He presented a big picture view of where we have been as a nation, also where we seem to be headed. Mr. Sullivan has a dozen years or more of service as a Security Advisor at the federal level. He identified five areas at risk faced by...
The Wabasha County Historical Society’s Reads Landing Schoolhouse Museum is opening for the 2025 season.
The museum will welcome visitors on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, with free admission from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The museum is located at 70537 206th Avenue, Reads Landing, Minn.
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Wabasha County Hwy. 25 between Minnesota Hwy. 42 and Wabasha County Hwy. 2 were closed to through traffic Tuesday, May 13. This section of Wabasha County Hwy. 25 is expected to be closed for approximately 1 week depending on weather for concrete repairs.
Wabasha County Hwy. 25 between Wabasha...
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