Community
Rotary learns about Hope Reins
Apr 8, 2026
Lake City Rotary Club had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie Knudsen of Hope Reins in Lake City.
Stephanie is one of the board certified licensed providers of this amazing facility. Services provided included individual, family, and group therapy sessions, occupational therapy sessions, parent...
Another record year for Five for Food
Apr 8, 2026
Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser for the Lake City Food Shelf has surpassed the $55,000 goal and surpassed last year’s record contributions by nearly seven thousand dollars. The total received this year was $63,239. The 2025 campaign raised $56,597.
Campaign...
Second Mrs. Roper Romp and Shop is April 25
Apr 8, 2026
Lake City will once again be full of color, laughter, and community spirit during the second annual Mrs. Roper Romp and Shop on Saturday, April 25.
Inspired by Helen Roper from the classic TV show “The Ropers,” the event invites participants to dress in their best Mrs. Roper style — flowing...
April: Year 4 of Frontenac State Park newsletters
Apr 8, 2026
As of this issue, the Frontenac State Park Association (FSPA) newsletter has been arriving in subscribers’ email boxes on the first day of each month for three years. (This Lake City Graphic version is just a short excerpt – to subscribe to our full newsletter, which is free and comes with no spam...
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17
Apr 8, 2026
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota is April 13-17, with Thursday, April 16, designated as the statewide Tornado Drill day.
Special emphasis is placed on preparedness for severe weather during the late afternoon and early evening when there is the highest probability for storm activity....
Bluff View students glow and make their mark during annual fundraiser
Apr 8, 2026
Bluff View Elementary School held its annual fundraiser from March 4–12, 2026, culminating in an exciting Glow Run event! This year, donors pledged over $47,000 to support Bluff View students as they ran laps during the Glow Run on Friday, March 12. Throughout the week, students gathered donations...
Spring activites sprouting like tulips
Apr 8, 2026
It’s springtime in Lake City, and springtime event announcements are beginning to appear.
Community Choir Concert
The Lake City Community Choir will perform its spring concert on Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. in the auditorium at Lincoln High School, 300 S. Garden St. Freewill donations will be...
Community choir performs April 12
Apr 8, 2026
The Lake City Community Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.
“We are excited to be performing in a bigger space this time so come see us at the high school auditorium,” director Lisa Wallerich said...
The Hanisch Opera House
Apr 8, 2026
The Hanisch Opera House is one of Lake City’s few early buildings left standing today.
Located at the corner of Main (now Lakeshore Drive) and Center Street, it was considered at the height of its time to be residents’ favorite social center.
Originally, it was built as a dry goods store for...
Cookies and Milk Festival organizer speaks to Kiwanis Club
Apr 8, 2026
Cookies and Milk Festival is a new event being planned by Anne Tabat, center in photo, to be held May 16 in Ohuta Park in Lake City.
Kiwanians Mark Nichols and Dean Flugstad welcomed Anne to tell us about this intriguing day that Anne and many others are preparing for. They envision this as a fun...
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