Community
Torch: Building a stronger community
Feb 8, 2017
Young people are facing an increasing amount of temptation to participate in activities that society considers detrimental to personal and community health. Access to unhealthy vices has been made easier, and some of today’s youth do not have the proper intervention or education to keep them...
Public library to host jerky how-to class
Feb 8, 2017
The Lake City Public Libary will hold a jerky how-to class Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.Ed Stern, a retired teacher and Goodhue County resident will share his experience on how to make jerky using a food dehydrator. He will provide samples and recipes for people to make at home.This event is open...
St. John’s to hold open house Feb. 15
Feb 8, 2017
St. John’s Lutheran School of Lake City will have an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 15, beginning with the school chapel service at 8:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for members of the Lake City community to visit the school while it’s in session and to experience a Christian education.“St. John’s...
Scouts discuss constitution with mayor
Feb 8, 2017
As a part of the Boy Scouts merit badge program participants are required to discuss constitutional rights and the obligations of U.S. citizenship. Mayor Mark Nichols provided U.S. Constitution pocketbooks to the scouts and facilitated a discussion about civics at a recent meeting. Pictured are,...
Mayo reps present to Rotary Club
Feb 2, 2017
Rochelle Leahy (left) and Nicole Evers (right) of Mayo Clinic Health System pose for a photo with Lake City Rotary Club Member Kathy Moyer on Jan. 23. Leahy and Evers presented on Mayo’s patient experience and its patient advisory council. The Lake City Rotary Club meets Mondays at noon at Port 104...
Lincoln High School students crown Snow Days king and queen
Feb 2, 2017
Alexandra Geolat (seated at left) and Garry Schaal (seated at right) are this year’s Snow Days queen and king at Lincoln High School. Standing from left are royals Wade Nibbe, Emily Funke, Hayden Leonard, Hallie Willers, Levi Herbst, Alexa Atkinson, Jared Wolff, Haley Strong, Olivia Matzke, Nate...
A historic collaboration on Center Street
Feb 2, 2017
Two historical groups and on Lake City building owner came together to promote both Winter Fest and history with a window display located at 116 West Center St.
Dan Meincke donated use of a store front window. Members of Lake City Historical Society and Wabasha County Historical Society created a...
In 'Pursuing Awe,' Nielson documents a 'personal mission'
Feb 2, 2017
Area resident Larry Nielson last month published a book entitled “Pursuing Awe, Celebrating Nature along the Mississippi River.”
Nielson is a businessman, real estate broker, and riverboat captain who owns and operates Lake City’s authentic paddlewheeler, Pearl of the Lake.
His book features...
Dairy award goes to Lake City Fire Department
Feb 2, 2017
The Lake City Fire Department was selected for the 2016 Wayne Quinn Award at the Form-A-Feed Professional Dairy Conference at Jackpot Junction in Morton, Minn. on Jan. 19.
Each year, the Form-A-Feed Outstanding Dairyman Award winners select a person or organization from their community who they...
Wabasha County Forestry Day is Feb. 10
Feb 2, 2017
The 2017 Wabasha Forestry Day will be held at the Millville Valley American Legion on Feb. 10.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
This year’s theme is “Putting Together the Puzzle, Connecting the Landscape.”
Speakers include Jaime Edwards, Minnesota...
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