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October students of the month for grades 7-9 selected at Lincoln

Nov 21, 2017
Each month one boy and one girl from grades 7-9 at Lincoln High School are selected as Students of the Month.  October students include, front row from left:  Ethan Wurst, Simon Mehrkens, Justin Wohlers, Gracy Bany, Ellie Lewison and Liberty Heise. Students in grades 10-12 will now be recognized at...

Lake City Federal honors 25-year employees

Nov 21, 2017
Lake City Federal Bank recently honored three 25-year employees. From left: Cindy Boie, Jeff Coats and Sherry Mickelson. The three joined the then Lake City Federal Savings and Loan in 1992.  A public open house will be held in their honor on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

4-H Members recognized at annual awards banquet

Nov 21, 2017
On Nov. 19, many 4-H families gathered at the American Legion in Millville to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2016-2017 4-H year.  Madeline Meyer, Wabasha 4-H member and president of the 4-H Executive Council, welcomed 4-H members, parents, and volunteers, as well as the county commissioners,...

Beckman honored with keys to city

Nov 16, 2017
Former Lake City Mayor and City Councilmember Joel Beckman (right) was presented with the keys to the city at the start of the City Council’s Nov. 13 meeting. Councilmember Mary Lou Waltman told Beckman it was “an honor and privilege to serve with him for 10 years.” Beckman said he appreciated the...

Suchy performs Saturday at Folk Forum

Nov 16, 2017
Great Plains farmer and folk musician Chuck Suchy (pronounced “soo-key”) will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. Suchy has performed on A Prairie Home Companion radio show and has earned praise from folk music luminaries Rod Kennedy, founder of the...

Kiwanis hosts Rep., thespians

Nov 16, 2017
Three cast members from the Lincoln High School production of Footloose and one state representative presented to the Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting on Nov. 8. Pictured, from left, are Lincoln High School student Nate Martin, Rep. Barb Haley, and students Cora Fitterer and Sarah Ziebarth. The Lake...

Railhouse to host Root River Jam on Nov. 18

Nov 16, 2017
Rochester Americana trio Root River Jam returns to The Railhouse Grill to perform on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Their original music is a blend of many styles including folk, rock, celtic, blues and jazz. Music blogger Jeff Hansel wrote of the band: “Root River Jam will take you into...

"Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue"

Nov 16, 2017
Mike Rodman, a Lake City Ambulance Service paramedic, was the Veterans Day guest speaker at St. John’s Lutheran School. Rodman shared memories of his time in the U.S. Navy during the first Persian Gulf War.

New co-op offers health plans for farmers

Nov 16, 2017
Ag Partners will host an informational event where farmers can learn about the health plans available from a newly established health care cooperative. 40 Square Cooperative Solutions is a healthcare cooperative enabled by legislation passed last year, according to the Minnesota Farmers Union,...

Dinners, music to mark Thanksgiving Day in Lake City

Nov 16, 2017
There are a few opportunities to be thankful around Lake City on Thanksgiving Day. First up on Thursday, Nov. 23, are two free thanksgiving dinners. Lake City Family Restuarant, 101 E. Center Street, will be serving a free turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 525 S. 6th...

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