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Lake City gets a show and a shower on 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Jul 8, 2026
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show spearheaded by the Lake City Lions Club was memorable for at least two reasons. First, this year marked the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence from Great Britain. And second, this year’s show was followed by a heavy downpour that saturated the...
She Shed Tour set for Aug. 1
Jul 8, 2026
The Bittersweet Garden Club’s annual She Shed Tour will be Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Lake City Fresh Market and Kennedy Drug by Sterling.
Waters fill with holiday revelry
Jul 8, 2026
A fleet of sailboats anchor together in Lake Pepin on Saturday, July 4. Area Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers reported heavy traffic on the water as people celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.-Photo by Ben Threinen
Veterans Empowered fundraiser successful
Jul 8, 2026
On Sunday, July 5, local nonprofit Veterans Empowered and Wild Wings Plaza sponsored a golf tournament to raise funds for disabled veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Lake City Honor Guard performed the flag raising ceremony, Dr. Steve Lansing introduced Lake City...
Walkers dodge raindrops, learn about women who settled Old Frontenac
Jul 8, 2026
A light rain shower greeted the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group in Old Frontenac on Wednesday night July 1. The walkers stood under the elevated van hatch to stay dry as Jim Schreck gave the group some new information about the women who helped settle Old Frontenac.
One of the more interesting...
Anthony and Medin perform July 11 at Lake City Area Arts
Jul 8, 2026
Debbie Anthony and Drew Medin will perfom Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Lake City Area Arts Center, 105 W. Center St.
“With a confidence and flair for bringing her songs to life, country singer/recording artist Debbie Anthony skillfully engages her audience by weaving her story through soulful...
Corrected: Bill Stiene, who was on Apollo 11 recovery mission, to be featured at July 14 Historical Society Open Hours
Jul 8, 2026
“One Giant Step for Mankind” occurred 57 years ago this month when Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon following the Apollo 11 moon landing. Or did he? The actual facts of history get murky with the passing of time and the skepticism evoked from artificially produced photos...
Friends of Hok-Si-La celebrate summer with fires, bubbles, and sand scultpure
Jul 8, 2026
Grandparents, parents and children celebrated a summer evening at Hok-Si-La Park on June 30.
This was the first family event sponsored by Friends of Hok-Si-La with the goal to have fun and learn about the park. Activities included a scavenger hunt involving sites around the park, making s’mores...
Gardenaire garden tour is Saturday, July 11
Jul 8, 2026
Lake City Gardenaire Garden Club’s 4th annual Garden Tour is Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This self-guided garden tour consists of seven beautiful gardens in and near Lake City.
Tickets are $10 per person. Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase through July 11 at...
Historic cash register moves to Dilly Dallies
Jul 8, 2026
After a decade on display at the Lakeside Antiques, the cash register that August T. Abraham purchased in 1915 and used in his shoe store traveled down the street to its new home at Dilly Dallies.
On the way, it passed the historic location of Abraham’s store at 110 S. Main Street-now Lakeshore...
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