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Sportsman’s club supports county drone program
Jun 11, 2025
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club recently provided $1,000 to support the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Department in its purchase of a drone that would be used in search and rescue operations in the area. In the photo, Lake City Sportsman’s Club treasurer Audry Plote (right) presents a check to Sheriff...
Bethany Lutheran presents quilt to graduating senior
Jun 11, 2025
Spencer Solum, a 2025 Lincoln High School graduate, received a quilt from Bethany Lutheran.
Premature pontoon launch causes traffic headaches
Jun 11, 2025
A boat fell off its trailer on Highway 61 Friday, slowing traffic on the busy road, according to police.
“On Friday, June 6, at approximately 2:57 p.m., emergency crews were called to the 1700 block of North Lakeshore Drive after a pontoon boat came loose from a trailer and landed in the roadway...
Public Health Spotlight: Are ultra-processed foods bad for you?
Jun 11, 2025
“Ultra-processed” is a term that has become increasingly popular among journalists, researchers, policy makers, and health professionals. As a population we are being told to avoid said ultra-processed foods, but what does that mean? What are ultra-processed foods and are they as bad as everyone...
Tabat: Cookies and cyclists at Ohuta Park
Jun 11, 2025
In case you missed them, the Gentlemen (and Lady) Cyclists were in town a few weeks ago bringing wit, style and conviviality to Ohuta park.
This group has been biking around Lake Pepin for over 20 years on English 3-speed touring bikes. They come from all over the Midwest and as far away as...
Author of ‘Inner Rival’ speaks to Kiwanis Club
Jun 11, 2025
Kiwanis member Greg Schreck asked his friend Jeff Butorac to speak to Kiwanis about his life’s journey and the book he wrote because of that experience.
After suffering anxiety and panic attacks required him to change carreers and his outlook on life, Jeff learned to turn those negative feelings...
Woman’s Club recognizes scholarship winners, visits Wild Wings Plaza
Jun 11, 2025
The Woman’s Club of Lake City introduced the winners of their $1,500 student scholarships at their annual Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, May 21. Co-President Nancy Malcomson congratulated seniors Hailey Lowther and Matalynn Mears on their outstanding achievements as Lincoln High School students...
Christy Rice earns silver at Bench Press Worlds in Norway
Jun 11, 2025
Christy Rice of Lake City recently returned from her first international competition in Drammen, Norway with a Silver medal at IPF Bench Press Worlds on May 18.
She competed in the Masters 1, 63 kg division, with a lift of 215 lbs at a bodyweight of 135.5 lbs.
Rice made a run for the gold with a...
Workshop to offer ‘skills for disagreeing better’
Jun 11, 2025
A free workshop offering “Skills for Disagreeing Better” will take place Tuesday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bluff View Elementary School Cafeteria.
It’s offered by Braver Angels, a national non-profit focused on reducing political polarization. The group works across ideological...
Council approves Aurora condo TIF
Jun 11, 2025
The Lake City City Council unanimously approved a tax increment financing plan for a lakefront condominium project at its June 9 meeting.
The Aurora Luxury Condominiums building will occupy a square block of downtown Lake City known as Block 13.
The block has several vacant buildings, including...
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