Community
Registration open for community garden plots
Feb 4, 2026
Registration for the 2026 season of the Lake City Community Garden has begun and will run through Friday, March 27.
Registration materials are posted on the City of Lake City website, ci.lake-city.mn.us, under “Community Programs.” Additionally, printed copies may be obtained at the office of City...
The namesakes of Lake City’s parks
Feb 4, 2026
So, who were the Patton, Doughty, McCahill, and Hoyt families attributed with some of Lake City’s parks? This article hopes to answer that question and give you a better look at these historic local figures. The Underwood family will be covered in a future article about the Jewell Nursey, and some...
Actors will perform Mark Twain’s ‘Life on the Mississippi’ Feb. 17 at library
Feb 4, 2026
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) is excited to invite the public to “Mark Twain: Outloud” on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library.
The Mississippi River is the main character in this live performance of Twain’s book, “Life On The Mississippi.”
Renowned performing...
At the next Open Hours at Lake City Historical Society: Lake City’s garment industry
Feb 4, 2026
What do you know about Lake City’s garment industry? It may not rival New York City but there was a coat factory here for many years and there were accomplished seamstresses and tailors in town who made all types of apparel, bridal and formal wear, uniforms and costumes now in the collection of...
Cook receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Rochester Sports Banquet
Feb 4, 2026
Retired Bluff View Elementary School teacher and longtime Lake City cross country and track and field coach Howie Cook was the 2025 recipient of the Rochester Sports Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual banquet on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The program for the event said the “award seeks...
County Forestry Day event is Feb. 13
Feb 4, 2026
The Wabasha Forestry Committee is pleased to announce the 49th Annual Forestry Day, “Looking Forward.” There will be fabulous and not-so-fabulous prizes. You must be present to win.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at the Front Porch Bar and Grill at 100 N. Sheppard St.,...
Deer management meeting is Feb. 19 in Plainview
Feb 4, 2026
Wabasha County Farmers Union is hosting a public meeting on Feb. 19 for residents to share information about the deer population in southeastern Minnesota with officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The meeting is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Plainview American...
Hydrologist speaks at Kiwanis meeting
Feb 4, 2026
Lake City Kiwanis Club welcomed Lucas Youngsma, hydrologist in the Lake City Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office, to talk about local water issues.
Speaking about the much loved Frontenac Pond, Lucas related that beaver dams have kept the water levels up until recently when the water...
Luke Hendrickson performs Feb. 1 at Lake City Area Arts
Jan 28, 2026
Luke Hendrickson will perform a Coffee House concert at the Lake City Area Arts Center on Feb. 1. “With over 20 years of professional experience, Luke’s songs really touch your heart. The stories he tells of the days past are also unforgettable,” according to a news release. Music starts at 1:30 p...
Sportsman’s Club helps Packing for the Weekend
Jan 28, 2026
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently presented $1,000 of support to Lake City’s Packing for the Weekend group. The group provides supplementary weekend meals for children in the community. Pictured are LCSC President Tom Halder (right) with Packing for the Weekend representative Linda...
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