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Local Lore: The Villa Maria fire and its aftermath
Sep 16, 2026
By 1969, the historic Villa Maria had been a successful Catholic school for young women for 78 years. The primary school building had been built in 1891, with education beginning in the fall of that year, and a residence hall, known formally as Marian Hall, had been added to the campus in 1946....
Foundation to host philanthropic workshop Oct. 7
Sep 16, 2026
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation will host a philanthropic workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Port 104 community room.
The workshop will feature Steven Lang, Financial Planner with Edward Jones, and Judi Wilson, JD, with Wagner Oehler, LTD. Attendees will...
Friends and Neighbors: Bird People
Sep 16, 2026
Summer is going by way too fast so when I saw a “bird walk” at Sand Point Trail posted in the Graphic under Frontenac State Park Activities, I thought I’d see what this was all about. I like birds, the weather wasn’t too oppressive and that trail is at my current level of low difficulty.
I...
Friends of Hok-Si-La plan scout reunion in May
Sep 16, 2026
Long before the park we know today as Hok-Si-La, this beautiful stretch of land along Lake Pepin had already witnessed a rich and varied history.
From 1948 until 1973, thousands of boys passed beneath the famous Hok-Si-La entrance to spend their summers learning the skills and values of the Boy...
Frontenac celebrate heritage with food, tours, old-time base ball, and more
Sep 16, 2026
Frontenac’s “History Days” celebration this past weekend was enjoyed by many residents of Frontenac and neighboring communities.
The kick-off event on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Florence Town Hall featured a delicious variety of homemade pies, which attendees enjoyed while listening to personal (...
Girls school rules
Sep 16, 2026
Here are some entertaining rules from the “Rules and Regulations for Students” booklet provided to students at the Villa Maria:
• “If boys wish to visit juniors and seniors, they must limit their visits to twice a month.”
• “Hair may be worn in curlers only on Saturdays.”
• “Lipstick may be worn...
Guitarist David Rogers performs here Sept. 23
Sep 16, 2026
Classical guitarist David Rogers will perform Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Lake City Area Arts center, 105 W. Center St.
The event with feature guitar music of Arabian Spain. A press release notes that “the program blends Arab and European influences with an organic, improvisational spirit that...
Lake City’s Jean Reinhard to celebrate 100th birthday
Sep 16, 2026
Growing up, you find out pretty quickly that some birthdays tend to be special. Turning 18 or 21, for example, is a pretty big deal for those who live in the US. Nice round numbers like 30, 40, and 50 are also recognized as significant milestones. But very few have the ability to say they are...
Legion donates $1,000 to Wreaths Across America
Sep 16, 2026
The Lake City Legion Post 110 provided another generous gift to Wreaths Across America this year.
Wreaths Across America will have its event this year on Saturday, Dec. 19, beginning at 11 a.m.
Volunteers interested in helping to lay wreaths at the Veterans State Cemetery at Preston may contact...
Library offers tips on making perfect cup of coffee Oct. 17
Sep 16, 2026
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to The Perfect Cup on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Join Brigette Rol and Mateus Lara Rocha, who will take you through the basics of brewing the perfect cup of coffee and discuss the various aspects that affect the taste of your coffee such as...
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