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Popular county fair quilting challenge to return
Mar 4, 2026
After a successful first year of having an Educational Exhibit in the Wabasha County Fair Open Class featuring the many ways that one quilting pattern can look different, we are bringing it back by popular demand.
In an effort to promote and celebrate our country turning 250, we have chosen...
‘Township Day’ is Tuesday, March 10
Mar 4, 2026
Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday, March 10. Known as Township Day, these meetings are held each year on the second Tuesday in March and are a defining feature of township government, according to the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT).
“On Township Day...
A golden opportunity to donate to ‘Five for Food’
Mar 4, 2026
Five-year-old golden retriever, Summit, overheard his pet-parents talking about the need for food at the local food shelf and wanted to help with a donation to the “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf.
Summit challenges all pet-parents who are able to use the donation form...
Artist to teach how to create journals from discarded books
Mar 4, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites anyone age 16 and over to register for a free art class, which will take place on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 5:30PM.
“This exciting eco-friendly workshop will be led by Joleen Emery of Big Raven Farm, who will guide participants in creating a beautiful...
Band director named to Yamaha’s ‘40 under 40’ list
Mar 4, 2026
Lake City High School band director Eric Stashek has been named to the Yamaha “40 Under 40 Class of 2026,” the school said in a news release.
The recognition honors “outstanding music educators who are making a significant impact on their students, schools, and communities,” the school said. “The...
GLCCF presents grant to DLC for landscaping around Samuelson statue
Mar 4, 2026
Greater Lake City Community Foundation Chairman Peter Coyle recently shared news with Destination Lake City President Eric Meier of a $4,000 grant from The Foundation to DLC for a project to enhance the landscaping around the Ralph Samuelson waterskiing memorial at Ohuta Park.
One thousand...
Local Lore: Hotel Russell and Lake Pepin Country Club
Mar 4, 2026
Of all the enterprises to exist at Hok-Si-La, the Hotel Russell and construction of its main building have been by far the most elusive. I therefore present to you the most complete timeline pieced together to date, in addition to a theory or two that have yet to be proven or denied.
The Hotel...
Kiwanis hears about the funeral business
Mar 4, 2026
Kiwanis Club members Augie Schleicher and Mike Arendt talked about their history with the funeral service.
Augie is the third generation of Schleichers who all had the first name of August.
Augie’s grandfather went to school for six weeks in the 1800s to learn the trade and start a business in...
Library offers spring wreath class
Mar 4, 2026
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites anyone age 16 and up to register for a free art class on Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Minnesota artist Stephanie Gard Buss returns to the LCPL to guide participants in creating a unique spring-themed mini floral wreath using natural wood beads and vintage...
Corpse Reviver performs March 7 at Oak Center
Mar 4, 2026
Folk trio Corpse Reviver will perform Saturday, March 7, at the Oak Center General Store. The band is “three musicians who like to mostly play music found on Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music,” according to a news release. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $...
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