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Kiwanis learns about Mistry’s journey from finance to Ford dealer
Jul 8, 2026
Lake City Ford owner Daraius Mistry was the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting.
He moved to Texas from India with his family at age five. He has a degree in finance but missed contact with people contact so cars became his passion. He purchased his first dealership in 2003...
Kruse receives outstanding teacher award for efforts to bring agriculture into the classroom
Jul 8, 2026
Bluff View Elementary kindergarten teacher Marie Kruse has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award by Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC). The award recognizes K-12 educators across Minnesota who creatively integrate agriculture into classroom curriculum and...
Lake City Area Arts taps Young Musicians Fund to support marching band trip
Jul 8, 2026
The Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) was pleased to present a $1,000 donation to the Lake City Band Boosters to help defray expenses for the Lake City High School Marching Band as they travel to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Mich. this month.
The donation was made possible through the...
Lake City Celebrates 128th annual Fireman’s Dance
Jul 8, 2026
Friday, July 3, marked the 128th annual Lake City Fireman’s Dance. To prepare for the event, the street in front of the fire hall at 208 South High St. was blocked off starting Thursday.
In recent years, the festivities have kicked off a night early. On Thursday, July 2, Connie and Dan Moyer and...
Local Lore: Lake City’s Fire Chiefs
Jul 8, 2026
It became clear when I began researching the Lake City Fire Department that no single source had an accurate list of all of Lake City’s fire chiefs. On top of that, all the sources I’ve found attempting to do so conflict on the names and years of those chiefs prior to 1952. I have thus made it my...
Many supporters made fireworks display possible
Jul 8, 2026
On behalf of the Lake City Lions Club, I want offer our thanks to the Lake City Police and Fire Departments, the Lake City Public Works Department, the City of Lake City, the Lake City Marina, and county water patrols for their assistance prior to and during the fireworks event.
Thank you Lake...
Songs of Hope concert to bring musical fun back to Lake City
Jul 8, 2026
In less than a week, Lake City will be host to a high-energy, youthful group of performers from around the world who will present a free concert of singing, dancing, and cultural dress at the First Congregational Church, UCC, on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m.
The group is Songs of Hope,...
Tiger band to perform in 100th National Cherry Festival Parade
Jul 8, 2026
The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is set to travel to Traverse City, Mich. this July to perform in the 100th annual National Cherry Festival Parade, a milestone celebration for one of the nation’s most iconic summer events.
The invitation marks a significant honor for the Tiger Band, as the...
Lake City Ford owner continues tradition of donating a vehicle for Firemen’s Dance raffle
Jul 1, 2026
Lake City Ford owner Daraius Mistry is continuing a tradition of local auto dealers donating a vehicle to be the grand prize of the Lake City Fireman’s Dance raffle that spans decades. This year the vehicle is a silver 2002 Ford F150 pickup with a V-8 engine. “I’m so proud to continue the tradition...
Marina Point residents again raise money for 4th of July fireworks
Jul 1, 2026
The above residents, who are a just few of the volunteers on Marina Point, presented the Lake City Lions Club with a donation of $1,800 collected from their neighbors to help once again support the 4th of July fireworks in Lake City. Presenting the donation to Lions Club Fireworks Co-chair Bruce...
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