Community
A new pastor for Bethany, St. Peter - Belvidere
Feb 21, 2018
Two Lutheran churches in the Lake City area have a new pastor.
On Sunday Feb. 11 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Belvidere, Rev. Steve Frentz was installed as pastor for both St. Peter’s and Bethany Lutheran Church in Lake City. Pastor Frentz was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., where he...
Wabasha County seeks volunteers for boards and commissions
Feb 21, 2018
Wabasha County is looking for volunteers.
Citizens from throughout the county can volunteer to serve on committees, commissions, and boards as an important part of delivering local services.
The role of the citizen varies by appointment and can include final decisions or recommendations to be...
Letter: Eagle tree besieged by sea
Feb 21, 2018
To the editor:
In follow up on a letter submitted last week, the 60’s and 70’s were good old days for me. Fortunately the phrase is subjective and each of us gets to decide the time period based on their own experiences.
My reason for writing has little to do with the above. It’s just to remind...
County fair announces t-shirt design contest
Feb 21, 2018
The Wabasha County Fair is holding a contest to design a t-shirt commemorating its 150th year this summer.
“Help us make our 150th year even more special by entering your t-shirt design into our contest,” organizers say on the entry form.
The winning design must fit into a circle eight inches in...
Hamilton to speak on renewable energy in Red Wing
Feb 21, 2018
League of Women Voters-Red Wing will host environmental advocate J. Drake Hamilton to speak as part of its year-long exploration into the topic of “Money in Politics—and Government.”
The event is titled “Reflections from An Energy Advocate: How can policy makers increase clean, renewable energy...
Library to host author Shawn Otto
Feb 21, 2018
Author Shawn Otto will share his new book “The War on Science” at the Lake City Public Library on Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m.
Otto is an award-winning science advocate, writer, teacher and speaker. He is the producer of the first U.S. Presidential Science Debates, for which he received the IEEE-...
Lincoln senior Ellie Lindow recognized for volunteer work
Feb 21, 2018
Elizabeth Lindow of Lake City and a senior at Lincoln High School has been honored for her volunteer service with a Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Certificates of Excellence are granted to the top 10 percent...
Wabasha County GOP meeting is Feb. 26
Feb 21, 2018
The Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 26 at the Community Center in Plainview, Minn., 346 W. Broadway at 7 p.m. People with questions can call secretary Alice Atkinson at 507-753-2142.
School bus drivers will be celebrated Feb. 28
Feb 21, 2018
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Feb. 28 as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota.
School districts across Minnesota will celebrate the second annual School Bus Appreciation Day by passing out student-made thank you cards and providing food and beverages to bus drivers.
“School bus...
Under new management: Changes coming to Verizon store
Feb 21, 2018
The Verizon Wireless store at the corner of Center Street and Lakeshore Drive in Lake City looks much the same as it has for a while.
But its new owner says change is coming to the interior, exterior and in the broader community.
Pat Macke purchased the store Feb. 1. It’s his fourth Verizon store...
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