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Bethany Lutheran presents quilts to graduating seniors
Jun 10, 2026
Aiyana Scolley (left), Tyler Nolan (center), and Aiden Scolley received quilts from Bethany Lutheran Church in recognition of their high school graduation.
First Lutheran Church recognizes eight seniors
Jun 10, 2026
First Lutheran Church celebrated eight seniors on Senior Reconition Day on Sunday, May 31. Each senior was presented with a quilt made by the church ladies quilting club. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Pastor Kary Jonas, Ava Eggenberger, Faith Bonde, Madyson Skifton, Erica Wallerich, (back...
Five generations gather
Jun 10, 2026
This family of five generations posed for a photo while at a graduation party the weekend of June 6 and 7. From left are Tammy Heise, great grandma; Amber Benike, grandma; Emma Czapiewski, mom; and Ken Jacob, great-great grandpa, holding baby Maverick Jackson Czapiewski, who was born on April 4 of...
‘Freedom to Walk’ has begun, and it’s free to participate
Jun 10, 2026
June 7 was the start of the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) community fitness challenge. (See walkinglakepepin.com for how to participate and details.)
Participants who signed up for WLP to commit to starting or increasing their walking or other physical activity this summer started to log their minutes...
‘Prairie Dreams: A Trail of Quilts’ coming to Frontenac State Park this Saturday
Jun 10, 2026
Something extraordinary is afoot this Saturday, June 13, at Frontenac State Park, when the Frontenac State Park Association (FSPA) will present “Prairie Dreams: Trail of Quilts,” perhaps its biggest public event ever.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this free, unprecedented and highly visual folk-art,...
‘Remember Me’ window display open house is June 14 at Lake City Area Arts
Jun 10, 2026
On Sunday, June 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the public is invited to an open house at the Lake City Area Arts on the corner of Lakeshore Drive and West Center Street.
The occasion is a dedication of the “Remember Me” window display facing Center Street organized by Veterans Wreath Group, which raises...
A special homecoming for Lake City’s first All-State athlete
Jun 10, 2026
In the 1940s, Howard Juliot did the unprecendented: the Lake City High School football team guard, with a reported height of 5’10” and a reported weight of just 165, was named an All-State athlete in the sport.
No Lake City athlete had received the honor up to that point. It’s still fairly rare....
Comedy pirate show coming to library June 15
Jun 10, 2026
“Treasure Beyond Measure,” a comedy pirate show from A Touch of Magic Entertainment, is coming to the Lake City Public Library on Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m.
“Join these silly pirates as they recruit rookie pirates and embark on an adventure filled with physical comedy and uproarious audience...
Council approves bond sale for road, utility work
Jun 10, 2026
The Lake City City Council unanimously approved the sale of $6.23 million in bonds to fund three projects in 2026 and 2027 at the council’s regular meeting on June 8.
The borrowed money will be used for the North Garden Street reconstruction project currently under way, an overhaul of the sanitary...
First Lutheran Pastor Paul Miller celebrates 20 years since ordination
Jun 10, 2026
Pastor Paul Miller celebrates 20 years of Ordination on June 18. Pastor Paul Miller was ordained June 18, 2006, into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at Christ Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, Minn.
He served as Assistant Pastor of Trinity Lutheran...
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