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Special ‘Spread Love’ t-shirt sales aid local suicide prevention work
Dec 17, 2025
Peters Memorial Fund and Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition have joined forces to create a special “Spread Love” t-shirt. Proceeds from the sales of the $30 shirts will benefit both organizations. People can order at bit.ly/4pPK0jz through Dec. 20.
Trifecta returns to art center on Dec. 20
Dec 17, 2025
Trifecta will perform in concert Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Lake City Area Arts Center, 105 W. Center St. “Local favorites Esther Gullixson, Dave Watson, and Don Gaalaas will be performing holiday music,” LCAA said in a news release. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $15 suggested donation.
Wild Wings Plaza museum gets a boost from Lake City VFW
Dec 17, 2025
VFW Post 8729 presented a check for $1,500.00 for the Wild Wings Plaza Museum. Pictured from left to right is Commander King Marking, Barb Milhem and Terry Bowling of Wild Wings Plaza, and Adjutant Elaine Meincke.
New scoreboards mean a new class offering at Lincoln High School
Dec 17, 2025
A new class was offered at Lincoln High School this past semester that, in tandem with the implementation of two new videoboards in the gymnasium and at the track and football field, has been teaching students the art of digital content creation. The curriculum for Media Makers came along with the...
Peters Memorial Fund donation makes ice skating more accessible
Dec 17, 2025
Thanks to a donation from Peters Memorial Fund (PMF), you don’t need to own skates or even know how to skate to use the city’s ice rink at Underwood Park.
Skates sized for toddlers and up line the back wall of the warming house, along with accessories like helmets and skate helpers. Lake City...
Local author Logan Thomas speaks to Rotary
Dec 17, 2025
Amanda Kvasnicka introduced local author Logan Thomas to the Lake City Rotary Group.
Logan teaches English in Lake City at Lincoln High School, and also writes childrens’ stories with an underlining message regarding kindness. Most of Logan’s stories are taken from personal experiences.
Logan has...
Board gives county attorney a pay raise and a lot of criticism
Dec 17, 2025
Wabasha County Commissioners on Dec. 2 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s 2026 salary at $135,300, an increase of about 3.36 percent from his 2025 salary.
The Commissioners reviewed and considered the duties and responsibilities of the position, and Stinson’s experience, qualifications, and...
Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Twice Loved Consignment
Dec 17, 2025
On Nov. 25, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors, and community members gathered at Twice Loved Resale and Consignment Boutique to officially welcome them as a new Chamber member with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Owned and operated by longtime Lake City resident and educator Danielle...
Coping strategies for grief during the holidays
Dec 17, 2025
From Emplify Health by Gundersen
Among the joyous activities of the holiday season, many people face the challenge of coping with the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere can now feel empty and painful. Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages community members to understand the importance of...
FFA member of the month Will Poncelet
Dec 17, 2025
This month’s FFA member of the month is Will Poncelet. Will brings a great attitude to FFA events and worked hard on fundraising last month. Great work Will!
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