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Lake City artist qualifies for state fair
Aug 15, 2018
If you stop by the fine arts building at this year’s state fair, you’ll see a painting of a little girl reading a book to a cat called “Bedtime Story.”
The girl is Pat Swanson’s granddaughter.
The painting is Swanson’s.
Qualifying for the fair is a point of pride for Swanson.
“It’s quite a...
Local merchant raising money to feed children around the world
Aug 15, 2018
When Cate Sprout decided to host a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack in Lake City, local boutique owner, Jodee Glenna’s interest was piqued. A long-time supporter of FMSC, Glenna created a way to raise donations to support the Hiawatha Valley MobilePack. For several weeks in July, her...
Paranormal river cruise planned Aug. 25
Aug 15, 2018
Pearl of the Lake Captain Larry Nielson and Folklorist Chad Lewis will lead an expedition, a one-and-a-half hour tour, in search of Pepie the Lake Pepin monster on Saturday, Aug. 25.
“Bring your net and binoculars or simply sit back and enjoy a cocktail on this unique family friendly afternoon of...
Pinewood Derby coming to Market by the Lake on Aug. 23
Aug 15, 2018
Lake City Cub Scout Pack 94 invites people to bring their Pinewood Derby racers to the Lake City Market by the Lake on Aug. 23 where the scouts will be hosting a Pinewood Derby Race.
A Pinewood Derby race is a race usually hosted by a Cub Scout Pack in which participants make homemade pinewood...
Senate Childcare Affordability Listening session is Sept. 10 at library
Aug 15, 2018
Minnesota State Senators will hold a childcare affordability listening session in Lake City on Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lake City Public Library.
The event is part of a series of forums featuring a bipartisan group of senators to be held across Minnesota starting in August. The...
Sportsman’s Club to celebrate a half century on Aug. 19
Aug 15, 2018
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration at its clubhouse on Sunday, Aug. 19.
The clubhouse will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with food and beverages available.
There will be live music from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend.
It isn’t the club’...
Teacher experiences geology first-hand
Aug 15, 2018
This year, Lincoln High School science teacher Anna Karsten was one of the 36 educators participating in G-Camp for Teachers, which takes 36 fifth through 12th grade teachers on a three-week field trip through the Southwest U.S.
The group explored the features of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Aug 15, 2018
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information. For a complete listing of the animals still available for adoption visit their website www.hahumanesociety.org/
Walk to Sand Point puts the finishing touches on walking challenge
Aug 15, 2018
The final group walk for Walking Lake Pepin (WLP), the summer fitness challenge, was on Aug. 8 when the group headed out through Frontenac State Park to Sand Point to walk along the beach. Lake Pepin did not disappoint as it was a still and quiet scene with a sailboat gently moving in the water....
Adult SAIL classes seeking participants and volunteers
Aug 15, 2018
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a free exercise program geared toward adults 55 and over in Lake City. The hour long classes include low impact aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with dumbbells and ankle weights, and stretching exercises.The program is able to accommodate...
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