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Author and illustrator to bring 'bathtime fun' to public library June 22
Jun 9, 2016
Author/illustrator Derek Anderson will perform his “Ten Pigs Trunk Show” at Lake City Public Library on Wednesday, June 22, at 2 p.m.
During this portable one-man show, the author will read the book aloud, lead a reenactment, sketch, sing, and more. Aimed at pre-kindergarten children and their...
Rahilly scion donates watch sale proceeds to historical society
Jun 9, 2016
A donation of more than $23,000 to the Lake City Historical Society would be notable for its size alone.
Society President Eloise Blattner can’t be certain it’s the largest the society has ever received, but she said it is the largest in the “quite a few years” she’s been a member.
The donation, a...
Wabasha hospital golf fundraiser is June 17
Jun 9, 2016
Saint Elizabeth Hospital’s 11th annual Ribbon Challenge Golf Benefit will be Friday, June 17 at The Bluffs at Coffee Mill in Wabasha.
Participants of this year’s event will have an opportunity to bid on many gift packages.
Planning committee volunteers Kathy Geraghty, Jan Wise and Dar Theismann...
FFA corn drive helps campers with disabilities
Jun 9, 2016
Lake City FFA is a great supporter of True Friends Camp Courage with their annual corn drive. This past school year the FFA Chapter collected $3,000 which will help provide scholarships and program support for kids and adults with disabilities to attend camp.
The corn drive tradition began in 1953...
Wabasha County Fair senior nominees sought
Jun 9, 2016
Outstanding Senior Citizen Award nominees for Wabasha County are being sought by the Wabasha County Fair. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (must be 70 years of age) who after reaching the age of 65 have contributed their time and talents to benefit their community.The various...
The Bluffs collects for Lions can project
Jun 9, 2016
The Bluffs of Lake City staff and residents donated cans collected to the Lake City Lions Club on Monday, June 6. All proceeds from the cans are donated to the Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing for families of children seeking medical care. Lyle Mathison (left) with the Lake City Lions...
Bike safety event is June 12
Jun 9, 2016
The Lake City Environmental Learning Program, Lake City Kiwanis, Lake City Police Department Reserves and the Gardenaire’s Garden Club will be teaming up for a “Bike Fest” event on Sunday, June 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hok-Si-La Park.This free event is open to the public. Participating youth...
Walk planned for Hok-Si-La Park
Jun 9, 2016
Walking Lake Pepin, “Lace ‘em and Up and GO!” got off to a great start on Sunday, June 5 with mostly good weather for walking, biking and getting active. This week there is a group walk planned on Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at Hok-Si-La Park. The group will meet at the office and head out for...
Local graduate gets grocers scholarship
Jun 9, 2016
Emily Schimbeno of Lake City has been awarded a $1,000 Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation scholarship. Emily’s mother, Michelle, has worked for Econofoods for six years. Emily will use the scholarship to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.The Minnesota Grocers Association...
Tiger Marching Band has busy summer schedule
Jun 9, 2016
The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is an organization that is dedicated to teaching and developing students’ life-long skills that include leadership, self-discipline, cooperation, enthusiasm, and espirit-de-core.The Tiger Marching Band tradition continues into its 48th year of activity and...
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