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Mayo Administrators: Sorry for the delays

Nov 22, 2017
To the editor: As leaders of the Mayo Clinic Health System sites in southeastern Minnesota, we want to offer a sincere apology to our patients for the long wait times they have experienced on the phone and in person over the past few weeks. This level of service is not acceptable, and falls well...

Oil pipeline talk is Dec. 3 in Lake City

Nov 22, 2017
Lake City Catholic Worker Farm will host a talk about the Line 3 oil pipeline on Sunday Dec. 3, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A potluck will follow. The event will be at Lake City Catholic Worker Farm unless interest is high, in which case it might be moved elsewhere in Lake City. Hennessey Beaulieu...

State parks free on day after Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2017
Entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived on Friday, Nov. 24. Lt. Governor Smith encourages all Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends on the day after Thanksgiving. “I wish everyone in Minnesota a peaceful, warm Thanksgiving on Thursday....

Sunday delivery starts soon

Nov 22, 2017
The Lake City Post Office will have mail carriers delivering large packages to area residents beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the following Sundays: Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Carriers will be delivering large packages to postal customers beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Under weed patch, hidden history

Nov 22, 2017
There is a surprise in your country driving west of Lake City, very near the junction of County Roads 78 and 82. It may have been a mystery to you as you noticed a tall weed patch out in a soybean field nearly a half acre in size. A closer look would have disclosed burdock, nettles, prickly vines...

City plans brush, small tree removal along Hwy. 61

Nov 21, 2017
Work crews will be conducting small diameter tree and brush removal within Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) right of way along Highway 61 adjacent to Lake Pepin in Lake City, according to MnDOT.MnDOT issued a permit Nov. 20 for the work to be done within highway right of way. The...

Mayo auxiliary to host events Nov. 27 and 28

Nov 21, 2017
Mayo Clinic Health System Auxiliary in Lake City will host a “Collective Goods” sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 and a “Jewelry is Fun” sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the care center activity room in the medical center.“Collective Goods” offers a selection of book titles,...

St. Mark’s to hold dedication ceremony

Nov 21, 2017
On Sunday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. St. Mark’s will be celebrating a dedication of gifts given to St. Mark’s by the children of Bishop Philip Frederick McNairy.His son, Rev. Philip Edward McNairy and his wife, Linda, from Red Wing, along with Bishop McNairy’s daughter Judy LeWein and husband, Don, from...

Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week

Nov 21, 2017
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society.   Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information.  For a complete listing of the animals still available for adoption visit their website www.hahumanesociety.org/

Ause to speak Nov. 30 on impacts of climate change

Nov 21, 2017
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a slide show and discussion on observations and changes in nature and impacts of climate change led by Bruce Ause, an interpretive naturalist at Frontenac State Park.  This event will take place on Thursday,  Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the library....

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