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Lincoln High School Awards Night 2026
May 20, 2026
Lincoln High School held its annual awards night on May 13 in the high school auditorium, where the winners of numerous scholarship and academic awards were announced.
Scholarship winners appear in this issue. Academic award winners will appear in the May 28 issue.
The Lake City Hispanic...
5K-9 fundraiser and 100-mile Garage Sale coincide
May 13, 2026
Photographer Ben Threinen captured some images from what was an eventful weekend. At left are two athletes participating in the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society’s annual 5K-9 fun run or walk along the Riverwalk from Ohuta Beach toward Hok-Si-La and back. At right, three people contemplate some old...
A bear at the door
May 13, 2026
A black bear appeared on Dean Flugstad’s doorstep in rural Lake City recently. In a video taken by Flugstad of the incident, the bear walks up to the door and investigates before turning its attention to some nearby plants and finally wandering off. He said the bear took down some bird feeders on...
Pheasants Forever presents scholarship
May 13, 2026
The Wabasha County Pheasants Forever chapter awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Alexander Hinricks (right), a student at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. Presenting the check is JP Schneider.
Recovery is Happening’s Lake City office gets a new mural sign as it nears first anniversary
May 13, 2026
The Recovery is Happening office at 1215 North 7th Street is now a lot more visible thanks to a permanent window mural painted by Dani Liana of Legacy Murals. The office, which provides addiction recovery services, opened last year and is preparing for its one-year anniversary, according to Maria...
Wabasha-Kellogg trap shooting team assists Pheasants Forever with highway cleanup
May 13, 2026
Wabasha County Pheasants Forever did road ditch clean up on Hwy. 60 on April 18 with the help of the Wabasha-Kellogg high school trap team.
Boys golf team competes at Jewel Golf Club, Dodge Country Club, and Mississippi National
May 13, 2026
The Lake City Tigers boys golf team competed in a loaded field at The Jewel Invite on Monday, May 4 finishing tied for 9th overall with a team score of 340. Albert Lea and Decorah shared the top spot at 310, while Winona finished third at 311. The Tigers showed flashes of strong play throughout...
Local Lore: City’s jail history is one of tragedy, renewal
May 13, 2026
This week’s article is short and sweet. Evidence of Lake City’s first jail is apparent throughout several pre-1880 newspaper issues noting when criminals were committed there for miscellaneous crimes. It can also be found on old fire insurance maps starting in 1891, next to the “Town Hall” and...
Cookies and Milk Fest is Saturday
May 13, 2026
Cookies and Milk Fest is coming to Lake City Saturday, May 16.
“Join us for a fun-filled day of free activities on the banks of Lake Pepin provided by Lake City residents, businesses, and local organizations,” a poster for the event reads.
Activities are centered on Ohuta Park, though some will...
Flags of Valor will be on display June 24-28
May 13, 2026
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and Auxiliary have announced that the Flags of Valor display will be held during Water Ski Days.
This is the organizations’ 10th year of sponsoring the patriotic flag display along North Highway 61 from Ohuta Park to Kelly’s Lake House Bar and Grill.
Flags...
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