Community
Two-woman team prepped 200 tamales for Swap and Supper event
Aug 19, 2026
The Common Needs Swap and Supper on Saturday, Aug. 15, located at New Hope Church in Lake City, was well attended by the greater Lake City community.
The swap encouraged attendees to freely “bring what you can and take what you need” while enjoying a free meal which consisted of homemade chicken...
Wabasha County Board approves detour agreement for Highway 63/247 roundabout
Aug 19, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Aug. 4 approved a detour agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation in regard to the planned construction of a single-lane roundabout on Highway 63 at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 247 and Olmsted County Road 12 in 2027.
The agreement provides...
Walking Lake Pepin heads to foot of lake for Wabasha history presentation
Aug 19, 2026
The final group walk of the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) 2026 season took place in Wabasha.
Nancy Falkum, a Wabasha resident, met the walkers near the amphitheater next to the Eagle Center for a walk through historic downtown Wabasha and the riverfront neighborhood. Nancy has been active in uncovering...
18th annual Tony Hebert Memorial Golf Tournament held at Lake City Golf Club
Aug 19, 2026
With a threat of precipitation in the morning the rain held off and under cloudy skies the Tony Hebert Memorial Tournament was played on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Lake City Golf Club.
“I remember an old saying that goes, ‘An individual dies twice. Once when his physical body is no longer capable,...
Chamber to host free ‘AI Foundations for Business’ forum Sept. 10
Aug 19, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce will host “AI Foundations for Business,” a free community learning event designed to help local businesses and professionals better understand artificial intelligence and its growing role in the workplace, according to a news release.
The event will be held...
Church adds mural as it gears up for 150th anniversary in 2027
Aug 19, 2026
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City is making plans to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2027. For more than a year, our Sesquicentennial Committee has been working to plan events that will bring together and include all ages of our parish and community.
One of our parishioners,...
Class of 1971 reunion planned
Aug 19, 2026
The Lincoln High School Class of 1971 will hold its 55-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Lake City VFW, 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.
Social hour begins at 4 p.m. Dinner begins at 5 p.m.
Destination Lake City celebrates accomplishments
Aug 19, 2026
Destination Lake City (DLC) gathered on Aug. 11 at Ohuta Park for their seventh annual picnic and to dedicate and celebrate the new landscape surround of the Ralph Samuelson statue. It was just over four years ago that the statue was dedicated on July 2, 2022, which was the 100-year anniversary...
John Kerns performs Sunday at Lake City Area Arts center
Aug 19, 2026
John Kerns will perform as part of Lake City Area Arts’ Coffeehouse Concert Series Sunday, Aug. 23.
Doors open at 1 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation.
According to a press release: “John Kerns is a dynamic musician who brings a fresh and unique approach to a live performance. His ability to...
Labyrinth re-dedication is Sunday
Aug 19, 2026
It has been five years since over 40 First Lutheran members spent a weekend in August building the church labyrinth.
Over the past five years, outreach and education regarding the labyrinth experience has been offered, benches have been placed, landscaping continues to evolve and trees have been...
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