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Historical society grateful for recent positive developments
Nov 26, 2025
It seems appropriate during this season of Thanksgiving for the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) to extend thanks to our benefactors and supporters for all the positive developments that have happened this month.
First, we would like to thank all of you who participated in the LCHS survey to...
Kiwanis Club learns about soil preservation
Nov 26, 2025
The Lake City Kiwanis Club recently welcomed area resident Dag Knudsen to speak about soil regeneration and preservation.
As a member of the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation Board he is on the front line of education about and facilitation of efforts to protect our soil and water.
He...
Lake City Kiwanis Toy Project begins
Nov 26, 2025
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 57 families with 149 children who live in the Lake City school district.
Toys can be delivered to collection boxes at the...
Kruse named Educator of Excellence
Nov 26, 2025
Lake City Public Schools proudly announces that Marie Kruse, longtime kindergarten teacher, has been named 2025 MREA Educator of Excellence representing the South Zone. Mrs. Kruse was honored in November at the MREA Greater Education Summit at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd.
For 20 years, Mrs. Kruse...
Lake City Area Arts launches ‘Keep the Doors Open’ fundraising campaign with Holiday Home Tour
Nov 26, 2025
Lake City Area Arts is proud to announce its biggest and boldest fundraising initiative to date: a community-wide effort to support the “Keep the Doors Open” campaign, beginning with a brand-new signature event—the Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The organization, known...
One of the most eventful times of the year
Nov 26, 2025
“It’s Christmas Day!” said Scrooge to himself. “I haven’t missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can do anything they like. Of course they can. Of course they can.”
If—like the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge—you find yourself filled with holiday spirit, there are weeks of holiday...
Pass it On gives surprise donation to food shelf
Nov 26, 2025
It was a joyous end-of-shift moment at the Lake City Food Shelf last Thursday, Nov. 20.
Just after closing time, when the volunteer crew had locked the door after completing their usual Thursday business from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., I showed up.
A volunteer unlocked the door and let me in and I...
Robotics team to perform at halftime of Dec. 4 Tiger basketball game
Nov 26, 2025
The Lake City Tigers boys basketball game on Dec. 4 will feature a special halftime showcase by FIRST Robotics Team 2861, Infinity’s End, according to a news release.
“The community is invited to see firsthand the innovation, teamwork, and technical skill that define this standout robotics team...
School musical was one of the finest yet
Nov 26, 2025
Area residents were given the opportunity to enjoy one of the finest stage presentations ever produced at Lincoln auditorium, the Wizard of Oz.
Performed with amazing energy, precision and talent by high school and grade school students, a four year old girl and a very well trained dog.
Thank...
Students learn from local civic organizations
Nov 26, 2025
On Friday, Nov. 7, the ninth through 12th grade Advisory classes at Lincoln High School welcomed local civic organizations into their classrooms.
The event aimed to help students learn about the value of community service and its role in strengthening community involvement, building local pride,...
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