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Family stories and old jail highlight open hours event
Nov 22, 2023
What started out as a conversation about the past and future of the old jailhouse got more personal when Judy Platte showed up with donations from her family archives. In addition to a men’s tuxedo, a bowler hat and several generations of family photos in Lake City, Judy shared items from her great...
St. Mark’s donates to First Choice Clinic
Nov 22, 2023
On Oct. 11, Rev. Barb Mathias and Vestry members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church presented a check to Mara Sorenson, the Executive Director of First Choice Clinic.
Rev. Mathias had recently learned about First Choice Clinic located in Red Wing, which has been in existence since 2006.
“St. Mark’s...
Fire department presents fire prevention prizes at St. John’s
Nov 22, 2023
Lake City Firefighters Garten Haeska and Logan Peters went to St. John’s Lutheran School recently to present prizes to the winners of two contests and a drawing held for fire prevention week.
Fifth grade students at the school participated in a poster design contest. Third graders partcipated in a...
Woman’s Club at work and play
Nov 22, 2023
The Woman’s Club of Lake City (WCLC) met Wednesday, Nov. 15 for a short business meeting to wrap up the year.
President Teri Pepin encouraged members to apply for open positions on the board as Secretary Terri Orth steps down and we seek a new vice president. We welcomed new member Lisa Zmuda,...
GOP meets Nov. 28
Nov 22, 2023
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Top Bar and Grill, 30 Main St. E., Elgin. Guests are welcome to attend.
Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s recognized in multiple areas
Nov 22, 2023
Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for outstanding care in a variety of areas, according to a news release.
St. Elizabeth’s received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality, as it ranks in the 75th...
Hok-Si-La offers winter cabin bookings
Nov 22, 2023
Hok-Si-La Park is running a pilot program through the end of the year to gauge interest in fall and winter cabin bookings.
“We have a limited number of cabins open to rent at the park just through the first of the year (weekends only, two night minimum stay),” said Park Manager Lisa Quest. “We...
Holidays approach
Nov 22, 2023
The 2023 holiday season is upon us, and local holiday events and shopping opportunities abound.
This week’s Shopper contains a Christmas by the Lake center spread full of event information, holiday coupons, and entry forms to win Chamber Bucks from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber is...
Jewel Golf Club doubles Hope Coalition support
Nov 22, 2023
The October fundraiser for HOPE Coalition raised $5,200.00 for HOPE’s Wabasha office. The Jewel Golf Club matched this amount for a total of $10,400.
“The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City offered a huge commitment to community spirit and engagement,” HOPE Coalition said in a news releasee.
The golf...
Kiwanis Christmas project underway
Nov 22, 2023
The Lake City Kiwanis Christmas Project is underway.
“Last year, thanks to the generosity of our community, we provided toys, games, books, school supplies and clothing to 49 families with 125 children who live in the Lake City school district,” the club said in a news release.
Toys can be...
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