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Flag flying over the valley
May 24, 2023
A blufftop flag overlooks Highway 63 as it stretches toward Lake City.
-Photo by Steve Brown
Lakeshore Agency donates $1,850 to Lake City Education Foundation
May 24, 2023
Lakeshore Agency recently presented an $1,850 donation to the Lake City Education Foundation. Education Foundation President Mary Gastner said the foundation is thankful for the donation. “Each year they donate $100 for every boys or girls basketball win. It was 17 this year but they added a little...
Legion presents awards, Grobe named commander
May 24, 2023
Dick Grobe is the new commander of Lake City American Legion Post 110. Grobe served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967 and was stationed overseas in France. He is retired from banking and finance. Grobe is pictured below with Legion Member Andru Peters, who conducted the installation ceremony. At...
Tractor day comes to Lincoln High School
May 24, 2023
The annual tradition of driving farm, lawn, and other equipment to Lincoln High School continued on Friday, May 19. Steve Brown captured these images of the vehicles parked in the lot next to the tennis courts at the high school that day.
Tractor road trip is Parkinsons fundraiser
May 24, 2023
Mike Adkinson and his John Deere tractor spent the night at AmericInn in Lake City on May 18. Adkinson is driving the tractor from Minnesota to the state of Washington to raise money for the American Parkinson Disease Association. People can learn more at bit.ly/tractor-trip.
Treats and Treasures marks 30 years
May 24, 2023
Treats and Treasures in Lake City recently marked the shop’s 30th anniversary. Jil (pictured) and Paul Garry of Lake City opened Treats and Treasures in downtown Lake City in 1993. The shop was originally on Lyon Avenue at the current location of Pumpkinberry Stitches. It later moved around the...
High school announces April 2023 Students of the Month
May 24, 2023
Lincoln High School is congratulating the April 2023 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine. Two students from these grades are selected each month.
April students include:
• 7th grade: Brenna Traynor and Alex Mullen
• 8th grade: Taylor Davidson and Henry Lopez Ramirez
• 9th...
Legion to distribute poppies to honor veterans on May 26-27
May 24, 2023
From the battlefields of WWI, weary soldiers brought home the memory of a barren landscape transformed by fields of red poppies, red as the blood that soaked the soil. The poppy became a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in war and hope that none died in vain. The poppy has continued to bloom...
Live falcons at Frontenac State Park on May 28
May 24, 2023
A Falcons Live falcon program will be held May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frontenac State Park.
Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society, will present this program with several live birds to help us understand the past, present and future of peregrine falcons in Frontenac State Park,...
Locals prepare to honor veterans on Memorial Day
May 24, 2023
Memorial Day is May 29, and local groups have announced their plans to honor veterans with public observances that day.
The Lake City Memorial Day program begins at 10 a.m. in the Lincoln High School Auditorium in Lake City. It features speeches, music, and prayer.
The Zumbro Falls VFW will...
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