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Fifth grader Piper Horton wins Angus crown
Apr 1, 2026
Piper Horton, a fifth grader from Lake City who attends Plainview-Elgin-Millville school, has been crowned the 2026 Miss Minnesota Angus Princess.
Horton competes and shows Registered Black Angus Cattle at a county, state and national level. She traveled to Albany, Minn., recently with her family...
Freed bird
Apr 1, 2026
The weekly Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer report from March 30 contains the following entry from Conservation Officer Brittany Hauser (Red Wing):
“A seagull was rescued when it found itself tangled in fishing line and hanging from a tree.”
German foreign exchange student speaks to Kiwanis Club
Apr 1, 2026
Lake City Kiwanis Club heard a presentation by Lincoln High School exchange student Emma Siert from Germany.
Siert lives in northern Germany in the town of Osterronfeld about the population of Lake City.
She loves to travel and learn about other countries, like Egypt and Spain, which will serve...
Hok-Si-La prepares for 2026 season
Apr 1, 2026
If you’re at Hok-Si-La Park for a walk or bike ride, you’ll likely see a few projects in progress as the park readies itself for the busy season.
The chapel, a popular wedding location, is getting a new roof, as is a maintenance shed near the shop and office building.
“The roof of the chapel has...
Hoppy Ending: Downtown Bunny Hunt a success
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Graphic and Shopper hopped into spring this year with a Downtown Bunny Hunt! On March 10 and 12, a full-page Bunny Hunt entry form was featured in both the Shopper and Graphic, kicking off an exciting two weeks of downtown community fun.
Ten participating downtown businesses took out...
Diners at Heidi’s Huggamug round up for junior bowling association
Mar 25, 2026
The Lake City Junior Bowling Association is issuing a “huge thank you to Heidi’s Huggamug Café and her amazing customers! Thanks to February round-up donations, $855.32 was donated to the Lake City Junior Bowling Association. We appreciate your generosity and community support!” From left are...
Four BPA students advance to state, Kennedy goes on to nationals
Mar 25, 2026
Four Lake City High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) members qualified for the state competition. They are, from left: Olivia Ohlhaber, Patrick Kennedy, Addison Ahrens, and Dylan Porisch. Kennedy placed fifth at state and qualified for the national competition. BPA is a career and...
Kieran Krentz performs Sunday at art center
Mar 25, 2026
Pianist Kieran Krentz will perform a Coffee House Concert at Lake City Area Arts Center on Sunday, March 29. Music begins at 1:30 p.m. The doors open at 1 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation. According to Kieran “The kinds of music I play are all over the place. I try to appease all audience members...
Pheasants Forever chapter donates to Wabasha-Kellogg trap team
Mar 25, 2026
Wabasha County Pheasants Forever donated $1,000 to Wabasha-Kellogg trap shooting team. Pictured, from left: Wabasha County Pheasants Forever Treasurer Dan Meincke and Wabasha-Kellogg team coaches Stacy Arens and Dan Arens.
Chamber presents awards at memorable annual meeting
Mar 25, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on March 20 was truly a night to remember—filled with recognition, entertainment, great food, and a touch of flair. We were honored to celebrate this year’s Chamber Award winners, a group of outstanding businesses that represent the very best of our...
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