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Registration is open for 10th Tour de Pepin
Apr 6, 2017
Registration opened April 3 for the 10th annual Tour de Pepin on June 3, and more than 300 riders had already registered as of Wednesday morning, according to the Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
Fees for the annual bicycle ride around Lake Pepin are $50 for an individual rider and $180 for a team...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Apr 5, 2017
Sage is a beautiful six-year-old silver and white tiger tabby lady who was the devoted feline companion to a gentleman who recently died. He adopted her as a kitten and she misses him very much. Her new Hiawatha Animal Humane Society friends have assured her, that due to her sweet disposition,...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Apr 5, 2017
This adorable one-year-old, husky/shepherd mix lady is in need of a new loving home. She is very sweet-natured, well-behaved and smart as well. She will be an ideal family dog for some lucky family. Marley has been spayed, microchipped and is also current on her vet care through the Hiawatha...
Golfers gather for creative putting event
Apr 5, 2017
More than 60 participants gathered on Thursday, March 30, at the Lake City Public Library for a free putting lesson from Dan Diggins of Mount Frontenac Golf Course. Golfers were divided into two sessions -- youth and adults -- and traveled through a creative maze of nine holes spread throughout the...
Exercise and Parkinson’s talk planned
Apr 5, 2017
In recognition of Parkinson Awareness Month in April, Patty Svien, physical therapist, will be presenting an educational event at the Lake City Public Library, on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. The topic for the event will be “Exercise is Medicine”. The latest research on the benefits of...
Donation honors past president
Apr 5, 2017
The Auxiliary at Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City has purchased a pictorial book on churches to be placed in the hospital waiting area in memory of Marlys Lortscher. Marlys was a member of the auxiliary for 26 years and was a past president. Viewing the book are Steve and Marilyn Lortscher,...
Storyteller Strauss to share poem writing
Apr 5, 2017
Author and storyteller Kevin Strauss will teach people how to turn an idea, image or emotion into an effective and engaging poem on Thursdays, April 6 and 20 and May 4 and 18 during his “How to Write a Darn Good Poem” writing workshops at the Lake City Public Library.The program is free, but...
Holy Week celebration starts with Palm Sunday
Apr 5, 2017
Holy Week starts April 9 with Palm Sunday services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lake City at 10 a.m. with celebrant Rev. Phil McNairy. Everyone is welcome to join St. Mark’s for this worship that includes the Passion of Christ as the sermon with the congregation participating.On April 13, St...
Kiwanis donates to clean water ministry
Apr 5, 2017
Kiwanian Clay Ruggles (left) prsents a check for $500 to Paavo Pyykkonen, who heads the Clean Water Ministry - Liberia on behalf of United Methodist Church in Lake City. This project provides filters that convert bad water to clean drinking water.
Albers retires from Wild Wings
Apr 5, 2017
Wild Wings employees gathered on Monday, April 3 to celebrate the retirement of long-time employee Diane Albers. Wild Wings president Randy Eggenberger praised Albers for her 27 years of service to the company.
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