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Christy Rice earns silver at Bench Press Worlds in Norway
Jun 11, 2025
Christy Rice of Lake City recently returned from her first international competition in Drammen, Norway with a Silver medal at IPF Bench Press Worlds on May 18.
She competed in the Masters 1, 63 kg division, with a lift of 215 lbs at a bodyweight of 135.5 lbs.
Rice made a run for the gold with a...
Workshop to offer ‘skills for disagreeing better’
Jun 11, 2025
A free workshop offering “Skills for Disagreeing Better” will take place Tuesday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bluff View Elementary School Cafeteria.
It’s offered by Braver Angels, a national non-profit focused on reducing political polarization. The group works across ideological...
Council approves Aurora condo TIF
Jun 11, 2025
The Lake City City Council unanimously approved a tax increment financing plan for a lakefront condominium project at its June 9 meeting.
The Aurora Luxury Condominiums building will occupy a square block of downtown Lake City known as Block 13.
The block has several vacant buildings, including...
Youth encouraged to enter county fair Open Class
Jun 11, 2025
Looking for some fun and creative activities for your children this summer? Check out the Wabasha County Fair Open class booklet for over 40 categories for youth 12 and under.
These include arts, crafts, photography, foods and horticulture , legos (k-nex) as well as sweepstake contests for...
Dawn Balow succeeds Mark Prenger on Forward Bank Board of Directors
Jun 11, 2025
Forward Bank has announced promotions within leadership on its Board of Directors, including the representative for the Lake City community.
At the April 2025 Annual Meeting, Jon Pesko was elected to serve as Chair of the Board, succeeding Al Michalski, who has been a dedicated board member for...
‘History Matters’ essay contest winners announced
Jun 11, 2025
The following essays were submitted by Blake Siewert and Ashtyn Fuller for the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) Why History Matters essay contest.
First place winner Blake Siewert received $300 in prize money and Ashtyn Fuller, second place winner, received $200.
LCHS wishes to thank the...
Family of Rich O’Flaherty donates to Peters Memorial Fund
Jun 11, 2025
Each fall, the family of the late Rich O’Flaherty hosts a classic car cruise to honor his memory and celebrate his love for community.
This spring, they extended that legacy of giving by donating $500 to the Peters Memorial Fund (PMF).
“The donation reflects the O’Flaherty family’s ongoing...
Forward Bank contributes $2,000 to fireworks fund drive
Jun 11, 2025
The Lake City Advisory Board of Forward Bank has awarded a $1,500 donation to the Lake City Lions Club to support this year’s fireworks display. The team in Lake City added $500 to that donation bringing the total up to $2,000.
“Fireworks are a cherished tradition in Lake City, bringing families...
Habitat for Humanity project helps local family through Aging in Place program
Jun 11, 2025
Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity recently completed home upgrades for Lee and Sharon Eggenberger of Lake City through its Aging in Place program—a service designed to help older adults remain in their homes safely and comfortably, according to a news release.
The project began when Sharon...
Lake City’s Edie and Ken Hoffman celebrate 75 years of marriage
Jun 11, 2025
A chance meeting at a Hager City biker bar led to a marriage that on June 17 will have endured for 75 years.
Ken and Edie Hoffman met at The Viaduct in Hager City, Wis. They were both farm kids - Edie from the Bay City area, Ken from rural Red Wing.
They met through a mutual acquaintence.
“The gal...
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