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Hope Coalition representative speaks at Kiwanis
Feb 18, 2026
Kiwanian Dr. Mac Baird welcomed Grace Daiker to a recent meeting.
Daiker works for Hope Coalition in Red Wing that specializes in assisting those who are suffering from sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence.
Hope Coalition’s extensive services include free and confidential counseling...
Ice, while it lasts
Feb 18, 2026
A February heatwave has melted much of the snow cover in and around Lake City and caused the closure of the city’s ice skating rink. Lake Pepin ice thickness, meanwhile, is being monitored in anticipation of the beginning of the commercial navigation season on the river.
Ice measurements begin...
Italian foreign exchange student speaks at Rotary meeting
Feb 18, 2026
Annie Freid from the Chamber of Commerce invited a foreign exchange student from Italy to speak at our Lake City Rotary Club meeting on Feb 9.
Her name is Sara Losi and she was wonderful. She had quite an interesting and up to date computer presentation.
The pictures and information were...
January 2026 Students of the Month
Feb 18, 2026
Lincoln High School has announced the January 2026 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine. Two students from these grades are selected each month.
January students include:
• Seventh grade: Nora Bonde and Levi Hoffman
• Eighth grade: Harper Meincke and Chris Hansen
• Ninth...
Knights of Columbus sponsor Five for Food again in 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Greater Lake City Community Foundation Director Emeritus Jim Schreck accepted a check from the Knights Of Columbus of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church for the foundation’s annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf.
The Knights are one of a number of...
Lake City ice fishing contest is Saturday
Feb 18, 2026
Following on the heels of last weekend’s ice fishing contest in Frontenac comes the Lake City Sportsman’s Club Ice Fishing Contest. The event will be taking place on Saturday, Feb. 21, on Lake Pepin, offshore from the Lake City Sportsman’s Club, at 2200 S. Oak St.
Clubhouse events start at 9 a.m....
Lake City lab works to save Minnesota’s mussels
Feb 18, 2026
While researching an earlier article on pearl buttons, I found out that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a facility in Lake City known as the Center for Aquatic Mollusk Programs (CAMP). Naturally, I reached out to learn more and spent a whole afternoon absorbing the very...
Local fantasy author speaks at library Feb 19
Feb 18, 2026
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to a book talk with local author Tori Tecken on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Tori will discuss her early experience writing books, becoming a self-published author at age 14, and teaching at Young Writers’ Conferences all before she went to...
Next Common Needs Swap and Supper is Feb. 21
Feb 18, 2026
This Saturday, Feb. 21, “Common Needs Swap and Supper” is back at New Hope Church located at 302 N. Prairie St. in Lake City.
All are welcome to participate in the swap meet by “bringing what they can and taking what they need” while enjoying a free lunch.
The swap runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Spain to demonstrate authentic British scones at library on Feb. 26
Feb 18, 2026
British scones: easy to make, so very tasty, and authentically British!
The Lake City Public Library invites adults ages 16+ to a free baking demonstration class on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. where local resident Suzie Spain will teach attendees how to make authentic British scones – nothing...
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