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Saturday’s swap offers free school clothes, seeks men’s clothing
Aug 12, 2026
The next Common Needs Swap and Supper is this Saturday, Aug. 15, located in New Hope Church at 302 N. Prairie St. in Lake City.
The swap event encourages the local community to freely “bring what you can and take what you need” while enjoying a free lunch. This month’s swap is encouraging the...
Surroundings improve around Ralph Samuelson statue
Aug 12, 2026
Ralph Samuelson’s monument took on a new look recently according to DLC’s president, Eric Meier, who said: “After four years of planning and gathering the necessary funds, DLC was finally able to invest in a proper surround for the Ralph Samuelson statue/memorial.”
He went on to explain that the...
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...
What's it all about? The Bank of Dave
Aug 12, 2026
It was late at night, but I couldn’t sleep with my right ankle still elevated while on the mend and making sure I was conscious of it. So, I resorted to using the “idiot box.”
There are 3,600 Netflix options for feature films (using the browser for those not offered) and over 1,800 series and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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