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Kiwanis Students of the Month for October 2025 announced
Nov 12, 2025
The Lake City Kiwanis Club Students of the Month for October are Patrick Kennedy (nominated by the Lincoln High School Band Department), Ashtyn Fuller (nominated by the Choir Department), and Ella Weist (nominated by the World Language Department).
Pepin Manufacturing food drive fills table, raises $250 for Lake City Food Shelf
Nov 12, 2025
Pepin Manufacturing Inc. employees recently had a food shelf drive for the Lake City Food Shelf. Donors filled a table with food and raised $250 cash besides. Pictured, from left: Paige Blattner, Terri Meincke, Christine Risler, and Bob Bredenhoff.
Dinner and show for veterans at Wild Wings Plaza
Nov 12, 2025
Many area Veterans attended the Military Appreciation event at Wild Wings Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 8. Included was a free concert and meal for the Veterans. The Toby Keith Tribute Band from Nashville, Tenn., performed, along with the Faith Hill Tribute artist as a special guest. Tickets were sold for...
Council votes to allow ‘The Wave’ sculpture back in Ohuta Park
Nov 12, 2025
Efforts to restore “The Wave,” a sculpture honoring the invention of water skiing in Lake City, got a boost Monday when the Lake City City Council narrowly voted to allow the sculpture to return to its original location.
For decades the sculpture was in Ohuta Park, occupying a space overlooking...
Housing is everyone’s business, and everyone’s opportunity
Nov 12, 2025
Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity
The City of Red Wing’s recent Housing Summit was an encouraging first step - and an important reminder that housing challenges don’t stop at any city’s borders. Leaders from across sectors came together to talk about one of our region’s greatest challenges - and...
Knudsen tells Kiwanis Club about equine assisted therapy practice
Nov 12, 2025
Kiwanian Jen White welcomed Stephanie Knudsen to talk about her counseling practice Hope Reins Christian Counseling, which is unique in that it provides equine therapy as well traditional talk therapy.
Her four horses, one pony, a donkey and four staff members provide time with these animals when...
Lake City musicians participate in Honor Concert
Nov 12, 2025
Lake City student musicians took part in the annual Hiawatha Valley League (HVL) Honor Concert, held on Monday, Nov. 3, at Kasson-Mantorville High School. The event brought together the top band and choir students from across the conference for a day of rehearsals with a capstone evening...
State park to close for special hunt Nov. 22-23
Nov 12, 2025
Frontenac State Park will be closed to all visitors on Nov. 22-23 for a special deer hunt, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The purpose for the hunt is to prevent overpopulation of deer and to protect other resources.
Special hunts will take place at other Minnesota...
SWCD meets Nov. 20
Nov 12, 2025
The Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its regular board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave. Ste 10B, Wabasha.
Veterans Day 2025: Don’t just thank a vet, think of them and their families
Nov 12, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day, and two local schools held their annual community programs to honor veterans of the U.S. Armed forces with song, speeches, and applause.
At St. John’s Lutheran School and Roots to Wings Learning Center, students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight performed...
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