Activities, games, trucks, and refreshments brought people to Patton Park, Center Street, and the Lake City Fire Hall Saturday for the annual Fall Fest Touch a Truck event and the Lake City Fire Department’s annual open house.
The Woman’s Club of Lake City and Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s traditional Meet the Candidates forum drew a capacity crowd in the Lake City City Council chambers at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 7.
Russell Boe
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I’m running for mayor to ensure Lake City remains in a strong financial position committed to proper diligence for every tax dollar spent. I support strong public safety including police, fire, ambulance and emergency response, and I...
Megan Kramer
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running for city council because I love living in Lake City and want to help ensure it remains a wonderful place to live, work and visit. My family is invested in this community; both my husband and I work here, and our two kids...
About 20 drawing winners were in attendance at Lake City Fresh Market Saturday, Oct. 5, to participate in another drawing to see if they would be the one to win a two-minute shopping spree.
The spree was part of the store’s parent company’s 82nd anniversary celebration.
Store employees drew the...
The Minnesota Gophers football team upset 11th ranked University of Southern California 24-17 on Oct. 5.
It was also a memorable night for Dorothy Holland, a senior in the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band and a graduate of Lincoln High School.
Dorothy, who will graduate in December with a degree...
Dozens of people have been voluntarily committed to Saturday’s Haunted Hok-Si-La Trail and it’s haunted hospital theme, “Asylum.”
“We have over 40 volunteer actors. Some are students, some are business owners, and some are fun citizens of Lake City, Red Wing, and Wabasha,” said Jennifer Cobb, one...
The Lake City Athletic Booster club is planning a Family Fun Night on Oct. 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lincoln High School’s Gates Tiger Terrace.
Hot dog baskets will be available for a suggested donation of $5.
Lake City Tiger athletes will host yard games.
Tiger pom poms will be available...
Brenda Coleman submitted this photo of eagles perched above Miller Creek where it empties into Lake Pepin. “These eagles love this spot,” she writes. “Fishing in the shade.”
The Lake City Heat 12U softball team took second place at the end-of-the-year Fall Ball Softball Tournament over the weekend. Front row, from left: Tayvin Skoug, Nora Bonde, Elianna Tourney, Isabell Olander, and Brooklyn Senne.
On shoulders, from left: Brielle Lawler, Allie Langhans, Rori Elverum,...
The Lake City High School C-squad volleyball team from took first place at the Cannon Falls tournament. Front Row from Left: McKenzie McCoy (manager), Lillian Schumacher, Alexis McCoy, Ava Emerson, Emily Mellgren, Neveah Anderson, and Malaya Cronin. Back row, from left: Marlena Brunkow, Ashley...
The West Albany Winners 4-H Club met for their monthly meeting on Oct. 6. This month they did Adopt a Highway ditch clean up.
On Oct. 2, a Goodhue County Sheriff’s Deputy checked on a vehicle parked oddly at the Frontenac State Park parking lot at the intersection of Hwy. 61 and Goodhue County Rd. 2, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office determined that the vehicle had been stolen in Lake City.
Road work along Minnesota Hwy. 60 from the intersection of Wabasha County Hwy. 4 to approximately one quarter mile west is expected to begin approximately Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department.
The project is proposed to increase the sight distance for eastbound Hwy...
By Anne Tabat
Woman’s Club of Lake City
In addition to the two annual scholarships given by the Woman’s Club of Lake City each year, we also support local non-profit organizations whose mission aligns with our commitment to a thriving community. The six organizations selected by the Rotating...
By Richard Johnson
Plainview News Editor
Wabasha County Commissioners on Oct. 1 approved a Conditional Use Permit for Todd and Cheryl Jackson, who submitted a CUP application to transfer dwelling density from one parcel to another in West Albany Township.
Each parcel is zoned Agricultural...
The Wabasha County Highway Department is planning work to improve visibility at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 63 and Wabasha County Hwy. 15 south of Lake City.
“Sight distance is a factor that increases the risk of crashes at this intersection,” Wabasha County Engineer Dietrich Flesch said in an...
The Lake City High School girls soccer team ended its regular season with two ties and a loss.
On Sept. 30, they tied Red Wing 3-3 on the road.
On Oct. 2, they tied Stewartville at home 1-1.
Their regular season ended with a 0-3 loss to Pine Island-Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Oct. 3.
The No. 7 seed Tigers...
By Ada Alkire
Senior Captain
Girls Tennis
On Oct. 1, the tennis team hosted their last regular season match against Rochester Lourdes as well as senior night, celebrating seniors, Ada Alkire and Jeanne Demougin.
Redeeming Grace Community Church will host the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir on Sunday Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s mission is to “assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their...
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a discussion led by local arborist Katie Himanga on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m.
“Katie will discuss what we can do to help the trees in our community,” the library said in a news release. “She’ll address how trees enrich our lives and how...
By Becky Laqua
On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Tiger bowlers traveled down river to Wabasha for week five of competition.
The Graphic’s 2024 local election coverage continues on pages 8 and 9 of this issue with questionnaire responses from candidates for Lake City mayor and Lake City city council.
Questionnaire responses from candidates for the Lake City School Board appeared on pages 8 and 9 of the Oct. 3 Graphic....
A community band is starting up in Lake City, with the first rehearsal on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rehearsals will be held in the band room at Bluff View Elementary School, 1156 W. Lakewood Ave.
Please register through the Lake City School Website, lake-city.k12.mn.us, under...
By Kim Gyuricsko
Foley, Al.
I wanted to thank the City and advocates for the new dog park.
This park is a wonderful and a very needed addition to my favorite town! It’s in a great site, is very clean and generally a lovely space. My only suggestion for improving it might be water and more picnic...
The Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating its Centennial anniversary in 2024, and on Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m., the City of Wabasha and National Eagle Center will host a free presentation of A Visit From Will Dilg at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Wabasha.
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation recognized several retiring board members at a reception on Oct. 2, according to a news release.
Retiring board chair Jim Schreck and retiring board member Bob Pope will continue to support the Foundation as emeritus board members. Retiring board member...
The Goodhue County Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to consider the enactment of the Goodhue County Cannabis Ordinance.
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners will be reviewing and discussing the proposed Goodhue County Cannabis Ordinance which will regulate cannabis...
By James D. Rainwater
Lake City
Our state house seat is up for election this November. We have the chance to make a real change – for the better – by electing Heather Arndt for Minnesota District 20A. Look at her background and compare it to her opponent’s. There’s not much of a comparison.
Lake City native Brad Heins was recently honored for his special achievements with the University of Minnesota Extension with a “Distinguished Extension Faculty” award, according to a news release.
A statewide team of more than 500 Extension employees witnessed this honor, which was presented by...
The Lake City Public Library is inviting the community to a puzzle contest.
Teams of up to four members will race to assemble a bird-themed puzzle. All teams will work on an identical puzzle, and the first team to complete their puzzle wins.
Teams may be comprised of puzzlers of all ages.
The...
By Amy Rager
Extension Educator
University of Minnesota Extension
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
Lake City Public Library is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Oct. 15, 2024
Mazeppa Area Historical Society will be hosting their Fall Supper on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Mazeppa Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
They will be serving scallop potatoes and ham, cole slaw, dessert and beverage for a freewill donation.
Take outs available. Call Helen at 507-250-6021....
By Quinn Sweeney
Missed opportunities came back to haunt Lake City as Zumbrota-Mazeppa notched a dramatic 19-13 victory in overtime Friday night.
The Tigers got on the board first as Greg Banaszynski recorded the first of three sacks in the game and forced a fumble which was scooped up by Ellis...
By Pamela Miller
Frontenac State Park
Association newsletter editor
Traditionally, October is the month of highest visitorship in Frontenac State Park. It’s not hard to understand why. Fall colors are peaking (the sumac alone! You’ll need your sunglasses to withstand its scarlet glow), and the...
By David Ohl
I will deny being ancient and out-of-date. Although I don’t feel old, I guess it is a fact. Other than a creaky knee and an occasional sore back what the heck does feeling old really feel like? I continue to mess around with cars, have a wonderful partner in Donna, friends, and a...
By Pat Blum
Lake City Rotary Club
On Sept. 30 our speaker at Lake City Rotary Club was Lee Hendrix.
He was a Mississippi River boat captain for many many years. He piloted everything from kayaks to the biggest boats to ever sail the Mississippi River. And he has written a book to tell us all...
Lincoln High School has announced its September 2024 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine.
Two students from these grades are selected each month.
September students include:
• Seventh grade: Julia Farajin and Ryan McNichols
• Eighth grade: Carmyn Dykes and Elliot Klein
•...
The Lake City High School boys soccer team had home games on consecutive days, but they were in different months and yielded very different results.
On Sept. 30, they defeated Red Wing 6-2.
On Oct. 1, they were shut out 10-0 by Pine Island-Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
The boys lost their Oct. 3 game on the...
By Dean Flugstad
Lake City Kiwanis Club
Lake City Kiwanis heard a well presented program by Heather Arndt, seen here with Kiwanis Program Chair Dean Flugstad.
Arndt is a candidate for Minnesota House seat 20A in this Fall’s election.
As well as being a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Minnesota...
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