Community

New scoreboards mean a new class offering at Lincoln High School

Dec 17, 2025

A new class was offered at Lincoln High School this past semester that, in tandem with the implementation of two new videoboards in the gymnasium and at the track and football field, has been teaching students the art of digital content creation. The curriculum for Media Makers came along with the...

Peters Memorial Fund donation makes ice skating more accessible

Dec 17, 2025

Thanks to a donation from Peters Memorial Fund (PMF), you don’t need to own skates or even know how to skate to use the city’s ice rink at Underwood Park. Skates sized for toddlers and up line the back wall of the warming house, along with accessories like helmets and skate helpers. Lake City...

Local author Logan Thomas speaks to Rotary

Dec 17, 2025

Amanda Kvasnicka introduced local author Logan Thomas to the Lake City Rotary Group. Logan teaches English in Lake City at Lincoln High School, and also writes childrens’ stories with an underlining message regarding kindness. Most of Logan’s stories are taken from personal experiences. Logan has...

Board gives county attorney a pay raise and a lot of criticism

Dec 17, 2025

Wabasha County Commissioners on Dec. 2 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s 2026 salary at $135,300, an increase of about 3.36 percent from his 2025 salary. The Commissioners reviewed and considered the duties and responsibilities of the position, and Stinson’s experience, qualifications, and...

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Twice Loved Consignment

Dec 17, 2025

On Nov. 25, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors, and community members gathered at Twice Loved Resale and Consignment Boutique to officially welcome them as a new Chamber member with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owned and operated by longtime Lake City resident and educator Danielle...

Coping strategies for grief during the holidays

Dec 17, 2025

From Emplify Health by Gundersen Among the joyous activities of the holiday season, many people face the challenge of coping with the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere can now feel empty and painful. Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages community members to understand the importance of...

FFA member of the month Will Poncelet

Dec 17, 2025

This month’s FFA member of the month is Will Poncelet. Will brings a great attitude to FFA events and worked hard on fundraising last month. Great work Will!

Lots to celebrate at Woman’s Club of Lake City

Dec 17, 2025

The Woman’s Club of Lake City (WCLC) closed out 2025 with a festive holiday party hosted by the current officers (Co-Presidents Nancy Malcomson, Linda Dickey and Valerie Ross, Vice President Kim Solheid, Treasurer Terri Orth and Secretary Marilyn Augst). Returning for 2026 will be Marilyn Augst as...