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Open water provides a fly-in spa for ducks
Jan 7, 2026
Ducks took advantage of open water at the entrance to the Lake City Marina’s outer harbor over the weekend.
-Photo by Ben Threinen
Sportsman’s Club supports efforts to bring disabled veterans goose hunting
Jan 7, 2026
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently presented $1,500 of support to the Bobb Briggs Memorial Goose Hunt. The annual hunt, now in its 14th year, selects southern Minnesota disabled veterans for a two-day goose hunting weekend based out of Rochester. Pictured: LCSC member Johnny Wieck (left...
Dilly Dallies makes its mark downtown
Jan 7, 2026
Located in the heart of downtown at 100 East Lyon Ave., Dilly Dallies is the newest addition to the local scene—a boutique “for the curious and the nostalgic.” Inside this charming and inviting space, you’ll find everything from antique furniture and vintage treasures to modern clothing and...
Lake Pepin clamming and pearl buttons
Jan 7, 2026
In the spirit of storytelling, this regular column seeks to share the rich lore of our local area. As you may have seen in previous papers, I have some ideas in mind but would love the help of our readers in coming up with more. So far, you guys are awfully shy… Shout out ot the one suggestion I...
Norwegian dancers come to Lake City Jan. 17
Jan 7, 2026
Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) has announced the next event in its Celebrating World Cultures series: Celebrating World Cultures – Norway, featuring a special performance by the Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers from Stoughton, Wis.
The event will take place Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Wild Wings...
Open hours features history of The Terrace
Jan 7, 2026
On Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Manda Baldwin, local chef and food historian, will be at the Lake City Historical Society’s Open Hours event at City Hall to share information about The Terrace. This establishment located just off Hwy. 61 on Terrace Drive was for many years the premier dining spot...
What are PFAS, and why are people talking about them?
Jan 7, 2026
They’ve been found in drinking water, soil, and even the fish we eat – PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are raising alarm in communities across the country. Once prized for making products like nonstick pans, waterproof boots, and food wrappers, these man-made chemicals don’t go away. Now, as...
Legion helps get sleeping mats to homeless people
Dec 31, 2025
Legion member Nicole Harcey and her mother, Nancy Harcey, embarked on a project to create sleeping mats for homeless people. Plastic shopping bags were woven into waterproof mats. Each mat has a pillow. The mats were given to fellow Legion member Shef Massey, who brought them to St. Paul for...
Lions Peace Poster contest winners are Hazel Luhmann, Peyton Connors
Dec 31, 2025
Hazel Luhmann of St. John’s Lutheran School and Peyton Connors of Bluff View Elementary School were this year’s Lake City Lions Club Peace Poster contest winners. Pictured above, from left, are St. John’s Lutheran School Principal Molly Ring, Hazel Luhmann, and Lions Club member Ed Burfeind.
Kieffer inducted into University of New Orleans Athletics Hall of Fame
Dec 31, 2025
Terry Kieffer, son of Donna and the late Bill Kieffer of Lake City and a 1971 Lincoln High School graduate, was inducted into the University of New Orleans (UNO) Athletics Hall of Fame on Nov. 7.
Terry pitched for the UNO Privateers baseball team in l974 and had a historic season, helping lead the...
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