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Goede dies at 95
Sep 8, 2016
Pastor Ralph Goede died Friday. He was 95.
Goede was pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for 35 years until his retirement in 1991.
He also served Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Churches in Wabasha, Thiensville, Wis., and Milwaukee, Wis.
For 12 years in his retirement he wrote a...
Barndoggler to appear at Junk Crush
Sep 8, 2016
Mike Burke has made a career of his belief that young people should have a chance to learn about their parents’ and grandparents’ past.
He will bring his passion to the second annual Junk Crush in downtown Lake City Saturday and Sunday.
Burke and his Barndogglers crew will conduct demonstrations...
Automation Services' 1st dollar good for at least 20 years
Sep 8, 2016
Automated Services’ first dollar of clear profit, presented by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, is framed on the wall in their lobby. Recently, chamber ambassadors presented Automation Services owners Pat and Steph Murphy with a milestone 20 years in business certificate to hang beside their...
Civil War reenactment planned for Sept. 24-25
Sep 8, 2016
The Wabasha County Civil War Encampment on September 24-25 will bring historic displays and demonstrations to Ed Malone Park in Wabasha from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Malone Park is just west of the Interstate Bridge, on the south side of Grant Avenue in Wabasha. The Second Minnesota Lt. Artillery...
Tommy saves Duke's seat
Sep 8, 2016
It was January, 2014. Tommy our cat was 10 years old. Beginning as a kitten, his favorite perch was a bar stool snuggled up to the island in our kitchen. I kept an old bathroom towel on the seat so that when we had guests I could remove the towel and offer a seat that wasn’t covered in cat hair...
Facts about the zika virus
Sep 8, 2016
It’s hard to not have heard about the Zika virus, as it frequently dominates news headlines. As a Minnesotan, sometimes it’s harder to see the connections between a hot climate disease and our temperate climate. September is National Preparedness Month, so now is a good a time as any to review...
Eight bad reasons to avoid a flu shot
Sep 8, 2016
Everyone is at risk of getting influenza (“the flu”) during flu season, which is typically from December through March.
Influenza is a respiratory virus that causes an illness many people never forget once they’ve had it. Some say they felt like they were hit by a semi-truck and were wiped out...
MnDOT urges safe travel as school resumes
Sep 8, 2016
There is an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic around schools starting this week as students across the state head back to school. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists to practice safety as they travel.
Pedestrians should use crosswalks...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Sep 7, 2016
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information. For a complete listing of the animals still available for adoption visit their website www.hahumanesociety.org/
Workshop on chronic problems planned
Sep 7, 2016
People with chronic and ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain face challenges every day. They must manage their medical condition and still maintain their ability to do daily tasks that most people take for granted. Difficult emotions such as...
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