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4-H club’s lifejacket loaner station earns State Fair ribbon
Sep 30, 2026
Halle Kennedy (at right) with the Minnesota State Fair purple ribbon the Gillford Golden gophers 4-H club received on their community pride project. Kennedy and Lillian Schumacher attended judging at the State Fair on behalf of the club. Below, club members are pictured in front of the Life Jacket...
Class of 1950 members meet for annual reunion
Sep 30, 2026
Lincoln High School Class of 1950 held its annual reunion at The Jewel on Sept. 24. Classmates in attendance were: (from left) Joyce (Haase) Zillgitt, Lois (Stehr) Schrimpf, Paul Meyer and Dr. Gene Hunder.
Lincoln High School Class of 1971 holds 55-year reunion
Sep 30, 2026
Members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1971 gathered Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Lake City VFW for the class’s 55-year reunion. Front row, from left: Donna Grobe Wurst, Gloria Steffenhagen Otto, Mary Wakefield Hagedorn, Kathy Hotlen Zwiener, Diane VanHouten Holst, Connie Wurst Settle, Rita...
Sportsman’s Club sponsors Oct. 10 Haunted Trail
Sep 30, 2026
This year, Fall Fest is partnering with The Lake City Sportsman’s Club in bringing the 2026 Haunted Trail to Hok-Si-La. The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is the trail sponsor, covering the rental fees from the park. Jen Cobb presented to The Lake City Sportsman’s Club at one of their monthly meetings...
Tammy Shell earns national VFW recognition
Sep 30, 2026
Tammy Shell earned a national award for Extension and Revitalization from the VFW National Auxiliary.
The award was for best assistance to the Chief of Staff with a struggling VFW Auxiliary by mentoring and maintaining a close relationship until the VFW Auxiliary becomes healthy, with the...
‘Wake up and Wiggle,’ now available in the comfort of your home
Sep 30, 2026
The Lake City Public Library is celebrating its long-running “Wake Up and Wiggle” program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. This weekly program is for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. It includes songs, stories, rhymes, and other activities that help promote early literacy...
Adult and Teen Challenge Choir returns to Lake City
Sep 30, 2026
Redeeming Grace Community Church will host the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir for a performance at the church on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. Following the performance, attendees are encouraged to remain for a pot luck dinner at 11 a.m. “for attendees and...
Church to bless animals on Oct. 4
Sep 30, 2026
A “Blessing of the Animals” will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 4, by Rev. Paul Ehling, vicar of Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac.
The service will be held (weather permitting) as part of the 9:30 a.m. worship service at the church’s Wakondiota Hillside Chapel amphitheater.
“The tradition of the...
Dairy judging teams compete at State Fair
Sep 30, 2026
The Wabasha County 4-H dairy judging participants had a busy summer of practices and contests which concluded with a contest at the Minnesota State Fair.
The teams are coached by Kayla Sexton.
“Hundreds of Minnesota 4-Hers spend their summer evenings looking at dairy heifers and cows determining...
Family square dance at Hok-Si-La is Oct. 2
Sep 30, 2026
Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) is hosting a Family Square Dance at Hok-Si-La Park on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m.
All ages are invited to join in the dancing, which will be led by Caller Ben Stokes.
Stokes leads dances for a variety of different ages and skill levels in Minnesota...
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