Community
Adam Daniel performs Sunday in Old Frontenac
Aug 12, 2026
Christ Episcopal Church Old Frontenac will be featuring Adam Daniel at their next Community Concert Series event on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wakondiota Hillside Chapel/amphitheater.
“Adam is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist and has...
Twice Loved leads a downtown retail shuffle
Aug 12, 2026
A year ago, Danielle Hegge took a leap of faith and opened Twice Loved Resale & Consignment Boutique at 130 S. Washington St. She purchased the consignment store, formerly Fashion & Fun, from Trudy Roach.
At the time, Hegge had no idea she’d consider leaving this location so soon, but...
August in Frontenac State Park: Summer peaks — but what kind of summer is this?
Aug 12, 2026
Ye gads, July was hot. And humid, and smoky…we don’t have to tell you about it, since you most likely were here, or nearby, enduring the smelly sauna-temp air as you strolled in Frontenac State Park or along your rural or (if you’re reading us from a few miles afar) suburban or urban road, or as...
Local Lore: Update on The Copper Penny
Aug 12, 2026
Mark Nibbe stopped by this week to share some physical evidence that The Old Bank Bar was once The Copper Penny (or was at least planned to be).
This plastic keychain was just one of a few mementos the Thiels gave away promoting the new bar when it opened, along with coasters and drink chips.
The...
Duane Holst celebrates 50 years of ordination
Aug 12, 2026
First Lutheran Church is honoring retired Pastor Duane Holst as he reaches a milestone this month.
“We congratulate Pastor Duane Holst on his 50th Anniversary of Ordination on Aug. 15,” the church said in a news release. “Though Duane retired from the ministry in January 2023, after 46 years of...
Walking Lake Pepin tours Manawa Prairie Farm, learns about sustainable farming
Aug 12, 2026
The Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group paid a visit to the bluff top Manawa Prairie Farm owned by Dag Knudsen and Deirdre Flesche last Wednesday evening, August 5.
The WLP group has visited the farm in previous years and always learns something new about the importance of sustainable farming...
Friends and Neighbors: National Keep It Local Day
Aug 12, 2026
Last Tuesday, Aug. 4, was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and to celebrate (and meet expectations) I baked about 10 dozen cookies. Some of these were for a Cookies and Conversation event in Plainview and the rest were offered randomly to Friends and Neighbors here in Lake City.
Tuesday was...
Heidi’s Huggamug round-up raises $1,100 for Lake City Area Arts
Aug 12, 2026
Lake City Area Arts extends our sincere thanks to Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe and everyone who participated in their July Round Up Program.
Thanks to the generosity of their customers, LCAA received a donation of $1,100 to support our mission of strengthening the community through arts and culture.
We...
Hok-Si-La friends plan family movie screening at the park
Aug 12, 2026
Friends of Hok-Si-La Park will be hosting a Family Movie Night at Hok-Si-La Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Family games, bonfire and concessions begin at 7:30 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk.
People can visit the Friends of Hok-Si-La Facebook page for more information, including the name of...
Kiwanis hears from Friends of Hok-Si-La Park member Patty Svien
Aug 12, 2026
Patty Svien, treasurer of the new group Friends of Hok-Si-La Park (FHSLP), was welcomed by Kiwanian Dean Flugstad to bring Kiwanis up to date on this volunteer group and HSLP history.
The history goes back thousands of years when native Americans found this land to be favorable for their camps...
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