Community
Bluff View students win VFW Auxiliary contest
Apr 21, 2016
The Lake City VFW Auxiliary 8729 sponsored a Patriotic Art Explorers art contest for sixth grade students at Bluff View Elementary School. The theme was “The Statue of Liberty”. Students created an artwork depicting this icon of freedom, a gift to the United States from the people of France in...
Goodwill pole climber
Apr 21, 2016
Matt Wobbe of Wabasha used a lift to get nearly to the top of the flagpole at the Lake City Post Office last Wednesday, then shimmied the rest of the way up. Wobbe, who works for Wabasha Tree Company, was replacing a backup rope used to hoist the flag. Postmaster Darin Lundell said the pole has two...
'Cowgirls' Day Out is April 23
Apr 21, 2016
You won’t have to wear a cowgirl hat to shop in Lake City Saturday, but it wouldn’t hurt.
Cowgirl attire is being promoted for this year’s ninth annual Girls Day Out in Lake City.
For those who do want to get more into the spirit of the thing, one of the 13 participating businesses, Rather Bee...
Hunt is on for city's architectural features
Apr 21, 2016
The City of Lake City’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is sponsoring its first annual architectural scavenger hunt.
This event was developed to encourage participants to observe the architecture that exists in the community. Photos were taken of seven architectural features, including a...
Flood run draws hundereds of motorcyclists
Apr 21, 2016
A committee of three members of the Friends of the Lake City Library were recognized Saturday morning during a dedication of Lake City’s newest Little Free Library, located at McCahill Play Park. From left are Billie Hunt, Julie McDevitt and Larry Foster. The little structure makes books available...
Little Free Library dedicated
Apr 21, 2016
A committee of three members of the Friends of the Lake City Library were recognized Saturday morning during a dedication of Lake City’s newest Little Free Library, located at McCahill Play Park. From left are Billie Hunt, Julie McDevitt and Larry Foster. The little structure makes books available...
Friends’ basket raffle supports library renovation
Apr 21, 2016
Some of the 36 baskets being raffled by the Friends of the Lake City Public Library to help pay for the recently completed library renovations. According to library Administrator Patti Bross, the baskets contain “everything from homemade baby quilts, games, books, gift certificates, gym bags, etc...
Semcac observes 50th anniversary
Apr 20, 2016
On May 20, approximately 230 Semcac staff and board members will gather at the Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center in Rochester for an afternoon event, including training and exhibits to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.
Semcac is a nonprofit, Community Action...
Hope coalition offers free training for sexual assault services volunteers
Apr 20, 2016
A 40-hour certification training is being offered for prospective volunteers for HOPE Coalition’s Sexual Assault Services Program.
Once certified by the State of Minn., volunteer advocates serve survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Goodhue and Wabasha counties and their families in a variety...
Long-time Valley Craft employee Don Siewert retires
Apr 20, 2016
Valley Craft Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Manager Don Siewert retired April 15 after more than 32 years with the company.
Siewert came to Valley Craft in late 1983 after serving in the Air Force and then working at Di-Acro in Lake City.
Since joining the company, Siewert has overseen...
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