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Local Catholic Worker Farm to test Deep Winter Greenhouses
Jul 21, 2016
The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) along with the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota College of Design will partner with Lake City Catholic Worker Farm to test a prototype Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG...
Privy digger turns up forgotten treasures
Jul 21, 2016
Before the advent of indoor plumbing, there were outhouses everywhere.
The design of these forerunners of the modern portable toilet was simple -- a hole in the ground, above which stood a small structure to offer privacy while waste was deposited.
Absent modern garbage collection, waste of all...
Retreat for people with addiction set for Sept. 24
Jul 21, 2016
A retreat for people recoving from addiction called “Honest, Open, and Willing: Recovery Essentials” will be Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Lake City United Methodist Church.
According to the flier, attendees will have the opportunity to “reexamine the foundational principles of this spiritual program...
Broadband discussion to be July 27 in Pine Island
Jul 21, 2016
State Sen. Matt Schmit and the Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities (SEMLM) are partnering to host a regional broadband discussion from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, at the Pine Island American Legion. The event will feature area Internet service providers, officials from...
Free wine tasting to support women's health in developing world
Jul 21, 2016
Bluff Stone Vineyard of rural Lake City will hold tours and a free wine tasting July 30 to introduce the global women health nonprofit, Worldwide Fistula Fund (WFF).
WFF is based in Chicago, Ill., and treats women and girls suffering from childbirth injuries in sub-Saharan Africa.
This three...
Walkers to take in Camp Lakeview
Jul 21, 2016
The Walking Lake Pepin group walk last week explored Old Frontenac and the history of this early settlement. One of their stops was at the St. Hubert’s Lodge which was a hunting lodge built in 1855 by Israel Garrard, one of the early land owners in Frontenac. The building later became his...
Blood drive to be July 28-29
Jul 20, 2016
Lake City’s summer blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, July 28 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The collection site is the United Methodist Church, 213 North Oak Street, Lake City.The public’s help is needed. The American Red Cross currently has a significant...
Kids' Crusade to begin Sunday, Aug. 7
Jul 20, 2016
Plans are in full swing for the annual Kid’s Crusade in Lake City. The entire family is invited to four fun-filled evenings at Valley View Assembly of God Church in Lake City starting Sunday, Aug. 7 through Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Ben and Christine Christensen of...
Auxiliary at Mayo installs new officers
Jul 20, 2016
Newly elected officers of the Auxiliary at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City were installed at the May 17 meeting. In the front row, new officers stand ready to continue leading the auxiliary’s volunteer and fundraising projects. Joyce Zillgitt (left) takes over as the new president; Dawn...
Auxiliary at Mayo presents scholarship
Jul 20, 2016
Receiving this year’s $1,000 Auxiliary at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City’s scholarship from auxiliary member Pat Bailey (right) is Kim Walsh. Kim has worked at the Lake City medical center campus as a nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, and registered nurse and now works in...
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