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Humane Society 5K-9 event is Saturday
May 6, 2026
The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society’s 2026 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 9, beginning at Ohuta Beach Park in Lake City.
After starting at the beach, the route proceeds along the shore of Lake Pepin. The event will begin with check-in at 8:15 a.m. followed by the run/walk at 9 a.m...
Lake City FFA members honored at state convention
May 6, 2026
Nineteen FFA members from the Lake City FFA Chapter attended the 97th Minnesota FFA State Convention held at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds April 20-21.
Lake City FFA Chapter had members amongst the more than 5,000 FFA members from across Minnesota...
Library will teach patrons how to use eBooks, eAudiobooks on their own devices
May 6, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to learn about the Libby app, which allows patrons to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks for free using a library card.
The course is being offered following the library’s decision to remove Books on CD from the local collection (see related story)....
Lincoln High School announces third quarter ‘Standout Students’ for 2025-2026
May 6, 2026
Lincoln High School recognized eight students in grades 10-12 as “Standout Students” for third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Standout Students are recognized by their classroom teachers at the end of each quarter in one of six categories (Growth, Achievement, Attitude, Effort, Respect, or...
Lincoln High School awards night is May 13
May 6, 2026
Lincoln High School will be holding its annual Awards Night on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. We would like to sincerely thank all of our scholarship donors and those who have generously increased the amount of their scholarship awards or have added additional...
Magraw and Schwen perform Sunday in Oak Center
May 6, 2026
Dean Magraw and Joe Schwen will perform at the Oak Center General Store on Sunday, May 10, at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $21.50 in advance and $24 at the door
“Dean Magraw is a consummate guitarist, playing with wit and soulful abandon,” according to a news release. “A performer like no other, he is part-...
Local Lore: Medical doctors of Lake City
May 6, 2026
According to a souvenir booklet that was a supplement to The Lake City Graphic in 1939 for the dedication of the Lake City Municipal Hospital, there were roughly 30-35 physicians who practiced in Lake City before WWII, and according to Dr. Douglas Pflaum, around another 30 have practiced here...
National Day of Prayer observance is tonight in Patton Park
May 6, 2026
Everyone is invited to celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, at Patton Park at 6 p.m.
Many of the Lake City churches will be there to pray for our national, state, and local leaders. This holy time of prayer is not to promote or condemn any of our leaders. This is a...
New book tells the story of Frontenac State Park and its people
May 6, 2026
Lorry Wendland had written and published four books about Frontenac, Minn., when she realized that her histories were incomplete without another major story — that of Frontenac State Park.
Thus, her fifth book — “The History of Frontenac State Park: The Land Before and After,” to be released in...
Sullivan shares story with Kiwanis Club
May 6, 2026
Lake City Kiwanis Club member Heather Thomas welcomed Ryan Sullivan to tell his moving life story at a recent meeting.
He was encouraged to try law enforcement at Winona State. This led to a job with the Red Wing Police Department as a patrol officer and eventually to becoming the school officer...
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