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FFA presents donkey basketball Saturday
Jan 21, 2026
Get ready for a night of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable fun at Donkey Basketball!
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in Bluff View Elementary School Gym 3 as local teams take to the court on donkeys for a one-of-a-kind basketball game you won’t want to miss.
This family-friendly...
Five for Food underway with $55,000 goal
Jan 21, 2026
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation is proud to again coordinate “Five for Food,” an initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, which begins its eleventh year on Feb. 1. The drive will end on March 31.
Sponsors are asked each year to pledge $500 or more to form the sponsor pool.
Money from...
Friends and Neighbors: Hot Dishes and Barn Raisings
Jan 21, 2026
I just got an inside tip while making purchases from my friend Margaret at the Ace Hardware. Another customer informed me that there is a church freezer in town with prepared meals that were not snapped up in earlier local emergencies. Just ready and waiting for someone who could use a delicious...
Lake City Historical Society: Not always what you’d expect
Jan 21, 2026
The photo accompanying this article was taken at the last Lake City Historical Society’s Open Hours event on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The topic offered was The Terrace Supper Club—a Lake City hotspot in the 1950s and 60s. We learned a lot about this nightclub at our gathering. We learned it was built...
Mixto to open at former El Barco location
Jan 21, 2026
Taking the place of downtown’s El Barco, located at 209 S. Lakeshore Dr., is a new Mexican American bar and grill, Mixto, whose new owners are excited to be joining the Lake City community.
A soft opening is scheduled for either Friday or Monday, depending on when renovations to the building are...
Stoughton Norwegian Dancers dazzle Lake City
Jan 21, 2026
Wild Wings Plaza hosted a vibrant display of Scandinavian heritage on Saturday, Jan. 17, featuring the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers. The event was part of the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) “Celebrate World Cultures” series.
The troupe, comprised of 20 dancers and five musicians—all high school...
Local Lore: The Sea Wing disaster - Part II
Jan 21, 2026
The Sea Wing disaster took place on Lake Pepin on July 13, 1890, when a powerful squall caused the steamer to capsize. Of the roughly 215 people on board, 98 lost their lives. To this day it’s recognized as the worst maritime disaster to ever take place in the state of Minnesota. Most of the...
Over 90 participate in winter dance clinic
Jan 14, 2026
Over 90 children participated in a winter dance clinic at Lincoln High School on Jan. 5. Participants learned dance moves from members of the Lake City High School Dance Team. Later in the evening they performed for an audience of family and friends.
Vigil held for woman slain by federal agent
Jan 14, 2026
About 50 people reportedly gathered for a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 7 after Renee Nicole Good was killed by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. A massive immigration enforcement action is underway throughout Minnesota. Agents have been reportedly sighted...
Public encouraged to vote for Chamber Awards
Jan 14, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the Lake City community to help recognize outstanding local businesses and individuals by voting in the 2026 Annual Chamber Awards, according to a news release.
After an initial nomination and voting process by Chamber members, finalists have been...
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