Nov 30, 2016
Friends, colleagues, family and former students are joining a chorus of tributes to a beloved former choir teacher at Lincoln High School.
Each one is different, but most are variations on a single theme: Bob Ruberto was a caring person who saw potential in people and did all he could to help them...
Nov 30, 2016
Technology is advancing every day, and has advanced a lot in the last 20 years. Some people love it and others, not so much.
“I like it, but I don’t use it because I’m too old for it”, expressed Darrel Oelkers.
Oelkers is retired and a grandfather who lives in Zumbro Falls. He has owned a cell...
Nov 30, 2016
Water skiing is a hobby you either really enjoy or would rather not even try. What better place to water ski than Lake City, the birthplace of water skiing.
Some people just simply don’t know how to do it and have horrible stories of their first attempt that left them never wanting to try again...
Nov 30, 2016
A poem by Emily Funke
I will fight for you
I will never lose for you
You only deserve victory
You can’t fight for yourself
That’s why I’m here
I will protect you always
Your mother wanted that
I’m sure you will miss her someday
But right now you don’t remember her
But I will be here
I won’t...
Nov 23, 2016
Santa Claus on water skis will be one of the holiday sights in downtown Lake City this season, thanks to a crew of volunteers decorating the vacant lot at Center Street and Lakeshsore Drive. Kevin Liffrig, John Brinkman, John Hutchinson, Linda Hoellbacher, Dave Dueholm and Jil Garry met at Pat...
Nov 23, 2016
Violinist and singer-songwriter Jillian Rae and her band will perform at the Oak Center General Store Saturday, Nov. 26. Hailing from the iron range by way of Minneapolis, Rae claims a musical heritage that includes folk, country, bluegrass, rock, pop and even polka. Many of these styles are in...
Nov 23, 2016
Valley Craft Industries’ 2016 Anniversary Club banquet was held at The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City on Nov. 17. Dennis Campbell, president and chief executive officer, honored employees reaching milestones of 30 and 35 years of service, recognizing them for their many years of dedication, and...
Nov 23, 2016
What’s Thanksgiving without a slice of pumpkin pie? In this article, I’m going to teach you how to make a perfect pumpkin pie, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Some of us have had the dilemma of being assigned to bring pies to the holiday gathering. Your first instinct may be to run...
Nov 23, 2016
Wabasha County Republicans will hold the monthly meeting at Republican headquarters, 104 S. Lakeshore Dr., Lake City at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28.
It is the Christmas party so people are encouraged to bring a dish to share. There will be speakers.
Nov 23, 2016
Designing your home the way you want it can be expensive. Wanting the right floor, the right walls, the perfect furniture and decorations. Thankfully there is a way for you to get more but spend less through a nifty idea called DIY (do it yourself).
Susan Swanson, a proud wife and mother of three...