A vehicle travelling on Hwy. 61 in Lake City over the holiday weekend struck a power pole and then a building, injuring the driver and passenger, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The 2024 GMC Sierra was northbound when the crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, according...
Old Frontenac’s Villa Maria is perhaps the most famous of Lake City’s historic Catholic schools, and with an appearance that looks straight out of a fairytale in a location that’s just as magical, it’s easy to understand why.
There’s a lot going on this weekend, especially if you are interested in running 3.125 miles, local authors, history, live music, or classic cars.
Last Market by the Lake of 2026
In a sign of impending autumn, the Lake City Market by the Lake’s last market of 2026 is Thursday (today) from 5 p.m...
Jeri Prigge has again created the hottest accessory among the back-to-school set at Bluff View Elementary School.
“I made everyone a bag last year to carry books in,” Prigge, a Bluff View paraprofessional, says in an Instagram Reel posted by the school. “But I missed the kids so much over the...
Lake City area dairy farmer Jeremy Holst hosted a concert by country musician Jeff Corle at his farm Friday, Sept. 4. The free concert was part of Corle’s “Barnstorming Tour of America” to raise awareness for farmer mental health. Jen Apley of the Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition, which...
The Lake City High School girls soccer team tied Red Wing 3-3 in a home match on Sept. 3.
Scoring for Lake City were Cora Weist, Frankie Earnest-Miller, and Leah Harteneck.
Weist and Lauryn Stolzenberg recorded assists.
Harteneck’s goal was her first as a varsity player.
It’s a Woman’s Club tradition to expand our horizons every summer with an excursion that aligns with our mission to “stimulate interest along educational, civic and cultural lines”. So when Kevin Beauvais, Lake City resident and General Manager of the Confluence Hotel in Hastings suggested a Lunch...
Did you know there are 24,288 broken center line dashes or stripes on the 230 highway miles from Lake City to Tyler? I am not sure why any sane person would have a ready answer to that question. But on my way to my 65th class reunion with my mental capacity possibly in doubt, I had nothing else to...
The Lake City Tigers opened the 2026 volleyball season with a thrilling five-set victory over Winona Cotter before facing tough competition against Pine Island and Stewartville.
Lake City started the season on a high note Thursday, Aug. 27, defeating Winona Cotter in five sets, 21-25, 25-17, 10-25...
The Lake City girls tennis team continued its strong season with another team victory, defeating Cotter 5-2.
The Tigers came out strong in singles play, winning all four matches and putting Lake City in a strong position heading into doubles.
At No. 1 singles, Thérèse Bauer earned a victory of 6-0...
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a presentation and Q & A with former special agent Carl Wahl on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
He will share his experiences after serving more than 27 years in the U.S. Secret Service. He will also discuss the evolution and history of the...
Lake City quarterback Greyson McElmury racked up 265 yards of total offense but it wasn’t enough as the Lake City Tigers fell at home to Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) in their season opening football game Friday night. The Bulldogs used scoring plays of 80, 56, 57 and 65 yards to record a 27-20...
The Lake City boys soccer team has faced a challenging schedule to begin the 2026 season, taking on several strong programs and gaining valuable experience along the way.
Through the first three matches, the Tigers have shown their ability to compete with quality opponents while identifying areas...
Kiwanis president Tom Kregel welcomed Anne Tabat, also known as the Cookie Lady and which Anne says with humor: “Remember not the Kooky Lady,” to share her enthusiasm and love for Lake City and its people.
At 4:39 p.m. on Sept. 4, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about a male party in the water of the Cannon River, near Cannon Falls. It was determined that three men were swimming in the Cannon River near Cannon Falls. One of the men went under, and the other two went in...
Preparing for a disaster might seem like an impossible task, and we hope you never have to experience one, but if you do, government agencies like FEMA and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and organizations like the American Red Cross and Ready.gov, have excellent websites with...
Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac, announced the final seasonal performance of their Community Concert Series, featuring Lake City’s Prairie Street Jazz., on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The concert will be held in their outdoor Wakondiota Hillside Chapel/Amphitheater.
Port 104/J&J Liquors won first place in the Lake City adult coed volleyball league end-of-season tournament recently.
In second place was Pasture Bedtime.
A to Z Power Washing placed third.
Lake City’s own Craig Kennedy recently traded the pharmacy counter for the pitcher’s mound when he was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Saint Paul Saints game.
Kennedy, an Astrup Companies team member at Kennedy Drug in Lake City, was recognized during the game for his...
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk and discussion of “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie” with authors Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
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