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Library opens with flourish, closed by storm

Feb 3, 2016
The Lake City Public Library, relocated for a year and a half and closed for the past two weeks, reopened with a flourish this week. But after one very successful day and a half of operation, the library closed Tuesday evening for the first real winter storm of the season. But the storm cleared and...

Center's picnic area will honor veterans

Feb 3, 2016
Leo “Barney” Freese was a man of many achievements, including his service to his country during World War II, his success in architecture and business, and his love for his family and community.Just before he passed away Dec. 16, 2015 at age 89, he combined all of his passions and accomplishments...

Grand opening set for relocated used bookstore

Feb 3, 2016
The Friends of the Lake City Public Library will open their new used book store with a grand opening celebration to be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The bookstore, formerly in City Hall, will now be located in Lake City Public Library. The store will feature the best of the books...

Toastmasters club holds first meeting of new year

Feb 3, 2016
Plain-Ly Speaking Toastmasters club members met on Tuesday, Jan. 26 St. Joachim’s School in Plainview. The theme of the meeting was “New Year, New Start” and Toastmaster for the evening was Chris Stelling. After the pledge of allegiance, Chris reminded members of common new year resolutions. Chris...

Baby Cafe will move with library

Jan 28, 2016
With the final touches being put on the newly renovated Lake City Public Library, the Lake City Area Baby Café prepares to relocate to the meeting room at the Lake City Public Library and hold its first meeting in the new space Wednesday, Feb. 3.Established in 2000, Baby Café is a national network...

Bracelets available through Feb. 5

Jan 28, 2016
Cub Scout Pack 94 still has bracelets available for purchase.  The pack made the bracelets and is raising money for the Shawn Schneider Monument. The bracelets are available from any scout or through the Lake City VFW or Creative Minds.  The bracelets sell for $10 each and will available through...

Kiwanis students of the month for January

Jan 28, 2016
Two Lincoln High students were presented with certificates for Lake City Kiwanis students of the month for January.  Ryan Hanson (left) and Megan Denzer were both nominated by the English department.

Monthly free suppers at St. Mark's benefit local food shelf

Jan 28, 2016
A $500 check was presented to Bob Wiebusch on behalf of the Lake City Food Shelf recently from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The donation is from free will offerings given at their monthly free community suppers.  During 2015 St. Mark’s served 520 free meals at the monthly suppers.  Pictured from...

Pet of the Week - Hiawatha Animal Humane Society

Jan 28, 2016
This fluffy young lady is named Miney because she came into care at the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society awhile back with three siblings, Eaney, Meaney, and Mo. They have all since been adopted, but so far little Miney is still waiting for her new forever family. She is a diluted calico, with medium...

Girl Scouts celebrate cookie kick-off with sleepover

Jan 28, 2016
Lake City Girl Scouts joined other scouts from the Frontenac Service Unit on their annual cookie kick-off sleepover Jan. 15 at First Covenant Church in Red Wing. Girl Scout cookies will be on sale on Feb. 6.  Participating scouts were Ayonna Nadeau, Emma Hager, Cadie Wolf, Nathalie Anderson, Leah...

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