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Class of ‘76 holds 50-year reunion
Aug 19, 2026
The Lincoln High School Class of 1976 held its 50-year reunion recently at the Lake City VFW. Classmates in attendance were (front row, from left) Pat Rolph, Dan Zimmermann, Keith Richardson, Gregg Moyer, Kate Jordan, Dean Klein, Gene Reckmann, Robin Nelson Caldwell, (second row, from left) Mark...
Damsels, diggers, and digesters in the wild
Aug 19, 2026
Photographer Ben Threinen shared some more wildlife close-ups with The Graphic.
Market gets a new bike rack
Aug 19, 2026
Cyclists have a new place to park when they visit Lake City Market by the Lake. “We are thrilled to share that through a Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) mini-grant and in collaboration with Greg at Farmstead Bike Shop we now have an official farmers market bike rack...
Retired Bluff View Elementary School staff hold reunion
Aug 19, 2026
The Bluff View Elementary School retired staff gathered on Aug. 10, at United Christ of Church in Lake City for their luncheon. This annual gathering is an opportunity to catch up, swap stories, and remember the great times shared at Bluff View Elementary, the district said in a news release. Front...
Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance updates Kiwanis Club
Aug 19, 2026
Two Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA) officials shared guest speaking duties at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting.
Board Chair Pete Coyle and Executive Director Michael Anderson gave us an update on the Army Corp of Engineers’ $30 million project to relocate dredged sand from the Chippewa...
Letter: Hit-and-run is a reminder to watch for pedestrians
Aug 19, 2026
I am devastated! I just learned today that a friend of mine is in the hospital recovering from surgery. He was walking by Lake Pepin Plaza when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver! I know for sure that he had two broken legs and other injuries. I don’t understand and I feel so upset. I know he...
New brewery owners keep traditions alive in Reads Landing
Aug 19, 2026
Housed in a historic building along the Great River Road, Reads Landing Brewing Company is known for its house-brewed craft beers, Midwest comfort food, and Mississippi River views—complete with year-round eagle watching.
Preserving and building upon that reputation is the goal of new owners Ryan...
Record participation, fundraising total at sixth Fore the Bills golf tournament
Aug 19, 2026
Fore the Bills held its sixth annual golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lake City Golf Club, and this year’s event was our biggest and most successful tournament yet.
A total of 39 teams and 156 golfers took part in this year’s tournament, helping us raise approximately $34,000 — the most we...
School solar project ribbon-cutting is Aug. 21
Aug 19, 2026
Lake City Public Schools invites the community to celebrate the completion of new rooftop solar energy systems at Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln Jr.-Sr. High School.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 21, at Bluff View Elementary. The event is hosted by the...
Selvig promoted at Forward Bank
Aug 19, 2026
Forward Bank has announced the promotion of Megan Selvig to Assistant Office Manager at its Lake City location.
Selvig joined Forward Bank in May 2024 as part of the merger with Lake City Federal Bank, the bank said in a news release. “Since then, she has become a trusted resource for customers...
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