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School-grown produce used by summer lunch program
Aug 28, 2024
The FFA garden beds behind the tennis courts have been hard at work this summer providing bountiful harvests for the summer lunch program at Bluff View Elementary.
Free breakfast and lunch was available for children ages 18 and under. The beds have produced a combination of basil, cabbage,...
Summer’s last splash?
Aug 28, 2024
A heatwave and a gathering of jet-ski aficionados at Hok-Si-La Park over the weekend were giving summer vibes, but signs of summer giving way to autumn have already begun to appear.
TC Jet Pilots is a group of personal watercraft riders from Minnesota and surrounding states.
For several years the...
Woman’s Club celebrates 130 years with event at historic Lake City city hall
Aug 28, 2024
To celebrate their 130th anniversary as the oldest civic organization in Lake City, the Woman’s Club returned home to their original meeting place on the second floor of City Hall.
Hostesses Valerie Ross, Teri Pepin, Peggy Berg, Georgene Arndt and Kim Solheid paid homage to the club’s founding...
Young cottonwood trees provide shade for Lake City residents
Aug 28, 2024
Three Lake City residents enjoy relaxing in Ohuta Park in shade provided by young Cottonwood trees that were planted as seedlings less than three years ago.
In September 2021, city officials and other community residents including members of the Lake City Tree Advisory Committee volunteered to...
‘Cancer Sucks’ cornhole tournament is Sept. 7
Aug 28, 2024
The 14th annual Cancer Sucks bean bag tournament in honor of cancer victims will be Saturday, Sept. 7, at the corner lot at Dodge and Belvidere in Kellogg.
The cost is $20 per team. Same-day registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The double-elimination tournament begins at 11 a.m.
There is a 64-team cap...
Collaborations help Lake City Area Arts bring experiences to Lake City
Aug 28, 2024
This summer, the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) is honored to partner with outside organizations to bring even more variety of art to Lake City.
We’ve hosted capstone events for artists who have received SEMAC (Southeastern Minnesota Art Council) funding like Samantha Reiter-Johnson’s “Beyond the...
Destination Lake City talks about successes, plans at annual summer picnic
Aug 28, 2024
Destination Lake City (DLC) held its annual meeting and picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Ohuta Park under the pavilion as the wind and temperatures were not ideal. Destination Lake City is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “make Lake City a more vibrant place to live, work, play, and...
Fore the Bills golf tournament has record turnout on Aug. 3
Aug 28, 2024
The fourth annual Fore the Bills fundraiser golf tournament saw record numbers on Saturday, Aug. 3, with 148 golfers (37 total teams) competing as well as many community members coming out to show their support and enjoy a fun filled atmosphere at Lake City Golf Club. This year’s tournament was...
How to be a Tree City USA
Aug 28, 2024
Being designated a Tree City USA, which Lake City has been for 19 years, by the Arbor Day Foundation means the city is dedicated to planting, maintaining and protecting the woody plants in our town.
To be such a city there are four requirements:
1. Have a tree committee.
2. Have a tree...
Minnesota Master Naturalist course on Driftless Area to be held in Lake City
Aug 28, 2024
The Minnesota Master Naturalist course “Big Woods, Big River - Lake City Course” will be held Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 at the Lake City Public Library.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the natural history of the Driftless Area through expert guest speakers and hands-on field trips....
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