Community
Legion donates $1,000 for fireworks
Mar 4, 2026
Representatives of Lake City’s American Legion Post and Auxiliary recently presented a $1,000 check to the Lake City Lions Club for the July 4th fireworks fund. Those pictured above from left to right include Bruce Carlstrom, Lions Club, Raymond Niemczyk and Dick Grobe, Legion Post, Joyce Moechnig...
Partington to perform at arts center on March 5
Mar 4, 2026
Lee Partington will perform at Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) Center as part of its Coffee House Concert Series at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. Doors open at 1 p.m. with $5 suggested donation. “A native of Lake City, Lee’s been playing and singing there for over 50 years. Lee likes a variety of music...
Sullivan tells Rotary Club about healing with music
Mar 4, 2026
The Lake City Rotary Club welcomed local musician Ryan Sullivan as a speaker at their meeting on Feb. 23. “He shared his personal story about physical and mental challenges he has faced and how music has helped him connect and share his story with others. His inspiring message was meaningful and...
Community foundation supports Knights’ coat drive
Feb 25, 2026
Jim Schreck (left) of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation presented a $1,000 check to Grand Knight Ron Dahling of the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus. The Knights distributed 96 winter coats in October 2025 in their winter coats for kids program. This money will allow the Knights to give an...
Kiwanis Club’s Students of the Month
Feb 25, 2026
The Kiwanis Club’s Students of the Month for January was Cecelia Larson (left). She was nominated by the Lincoln High School English Department. Kiwanis Students of the Month for February are Alayna Atkinson (center) and Blake Siewert. Both were nominated by the Social Studies Department.
LCAA’s Feb. 28 fundraiser dance features LP and the 45’s performance
Feb 25, 2026
LP and the 45’s are playing a Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) fundraising dance at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 28. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. “ The LP and the 45’s will play many favorite rock and roll tunes,” LCAA said in a news release. “In addition to dancing...
Friends and Neighbors: Civic Pride
Feb 25, 2026
I just looked up the definition of “Civic Pride.” Here is the short version from the Cambridge Dictionary online: “a feeling of belonging to and being proud of the town or city where you live.”
Two events happened in Lake City within a week of each other that sparked a lot of civic pride—not...
Fundraisers following fatal fire
Feb 25, 2026
People who want to support the Lake Citians who lost so much in a Feb. 15 house fire have a few ways of doing so.
Fire broke out between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. at a multifamily home on the 400 block of N. Washington Street. It destroyed the home and claimed the life of RJ Arruda and the family dog,...
Lake City FFA Chapter celebrates FFA Week
Feb 25, 2026
The Lake City FFA Chapter has been busy this year with career development events, leadership experiences, community outreach, and memorable activities for members. Dozens of students are enjoying the friendships, hands-on learning, and recognition that the National FFA Organization provides.
The...
Public Health Spotlight: Lifespan Health Screening Guide
Feb 25, 2026
Many serious health conditions don’t cause symptoms at first. Routine health screenings help catch problems early when they’re easier to treat, less costly, and outcomes are better. Staying up to date on recommended screenings is one of the most effective ways to protect your health and quality of...
Pages
The Lake City Graphic
graphic@lakecitygraphic.com
Ph: 651-345-3316 (M-F 8am-4pm)
Fax: 651-345-4200
P.O. Box 469
111 South 8th Street
Lake City, MN 55041
ISSN 2994-1059 (print) ISSN 2994-1067 (online)