Community
Friends of the library meet Sept. 14
Sep 7, 2017
The Friends of the Lake City Public Library will have the first meeting of the 2017-2018 year on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the library.
Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome.
The Friends of the Lake Public Library is a group of...
Minnesota land trust conservation easement protects Wabasha County trout stream
Sep 7, 2017
East Indian Creek in Wabasha County is among 600 acres of southeastern Minnesota habitat that is protected permanently, the Minnesota Land Trust has announced.
“East Indian Creek, Wabasha County Larry Gates’ property includes forest, grasslands and wetlands,” the trust said in a news release. “The...
New pastor joins St. John's in Lake City
Sep 7, 2017
Pastor Nathan Cordes will be installed as pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake City on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m.
The public is invited to attend. A dinner will be held in the church basement after the service.
Cordes was born in Coos Bay, Ore., the sixth of seven children. He...
Racing thrills return to Johnny Appleseed fest
Sep 7, 2017
Many years ago, the brave and foolhardy would don costumes, take a plunger in each hand and plunge with all their might to propel a toilet on casters down the street.
The so-called “Johnny races” are history, but Lake City Cub Scout Pack 94 is reviving some of the racing spirit at this year’s...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Sep 6, 2017
This little one-year-old sweetie is indeed, a ray of Sunshine. She has become quite a favorite among her new friends at the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. She is a gray and tan tiger tabby with short, dense fur. She is very outgoing and affectionate and loves people and also gets along great with...
Lions Club serves picnic at Rochester Ronald McDonald House
Sep 6, 2017
The Lake City Lions Club served a picnic dinner at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester Aug. 30. This was the 20th year the club has done this event. Pictured from left: Lori Mortenson, John Mortenson, Kathy Koellner, Jerry Koellner, Judy McEwen, Kenny McEwen and Jon Gravenish.
St. Mark’s free supper to be held Sept. 13
Sep 6, 2017
Wednesday, Sept. 13, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will host their free supper starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 6:30 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to join them for this free supper. The parishioners prepare the meal which will include top the potato with two toppings of choice, taco...
Free Safe Kids Workshop is Sept. 10
Sep 6, 2017
Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) and MomsNEXT of Lake City are hosting a free Safe Kids Workshop this Sunday, Sept. 10, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church.The speaker, Steve D’onofrio, is a security management and self protection specialist who has consulted for and...
12 new staff join Lake City Public Schools
Aug 31, 2017
As it has for several years, the Graphic asked new teachers and staff with a lot of student interaction to complete a questionnaire about what they do, where they came from and what they are looking forward to as the first day of school approaches. These are their excerpted answers.
Alicia Kjos...
Construction firm donates backpacks
Aug 31, 2017
Kraus-Anderson Construction, the company working with Lake City Public Schools on the district’s proposed Bluff View Elementary School expansion, has donated 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to the district. The backpacks will be distributed to families who need them at the beginning of the...
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