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First barge of 2019 season traverses Lake Pepin
Apr 24, 2019
Greg Keyport of Lake City submitted this photo of the Motor Vessel Aaron F. Barrett on Lake Pepin on the evening of Tuesday, April 23. The boat was heading upriver pushing 12 barges. Larry Nielson, who also submitted a photo, is likely to spend a great deal of time on the lake this summer as the...
Hensley’s Railhouse performance is Friday, April 26
Apr 24, 2019
Longtime Twin Cities Americana performer and recording artist Nick Hensley will perform solo at the Railhouse Grill in Lake City on Friday, April 26, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hensley and his groups have shared the stage with several national acts including: The Why Store, Alex Ligertwood of Santana,...
Pelicans on Frontenac pond
Apr 24, 2019
Lake City photographer Ben Threinen spotted many pelicans on Frontenac Pond late last week. Over the next few days the pelicans departed.
National Day of Prayer event planned for May 2 in Patton Park
Apr 24, 2019
Everyone is invited to celebrate the National Day Prayer on Thursday, May 2 at Patton Park at 6 p.m.
Many of the Lake City churches will be there to pray for national, state, and local leaders.
“This holy time of prayer is not to promote or condemn any leader,” organizers said in a news release...
Drug take back day is April 27
Apr 24, 2019
Mayo Clinic Health System encourages community members to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by expanding spring cleaning to their medicine cabinet in recognition of National Take Back Prescription Drug Day on April 27.
“Patient safety is a top priority and while we often talk about the...
Garden party girls day out is Saturday
Apr 24, 2019
Lake City’s annual spring outing for women and girls, Girls Day Out, will be Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with downtown shopping, dining, and events around this year’s theme, “Garden Party.”
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting University of Minnesota Master Gardeners,...
High School holds special education open house
Apr 24, 2019
On April 18, the special education department at Lincoln High School held a parent open house.
Parents and students had the opportunity to meet, interact, and even see some tricks performed by Earl and Albert, the district’s therapy dogs.
Jenny Langness, the owner of Ugly Dog Therapy, also had...
History and heritage group tours former opera house
Apr 24, 2019
An IRS-approved non-profit corporation has been established to create an informative, educational and entertaining interpretive center focused on the geology, history, cultural heritage, and ecology of our unique area and city.
Members of a steering group formed by the nonprofit recently toured...
Local Ikes to host state event on April 27
Apr 24, 2019
The Wapashaw Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is hosting the 2019 spring member meeting for the Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League.
Wapashaw Chapter members have been planning to host the meeting in Wabasha since fall of 2018.
Saturday, April 27, the community is...
Mayo promotes organ donation with local ceremony
Apr 24, 2019
Thanks to an organ donation, John Gruber was able to walk his oldest daughter down the aisle and, six weeks ago, to become a grandfather, he said.
Gruber, a member of the Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City Community Board, was among the Mayo Clinic Health System officials and guests who...
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