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Early 'boater' on Lake Pepin
Apr 7, 2016
It is still a little early in the season for most boaters but Alex Bunger and his dog, Lilly, paddled along the shore at Ohuta Park Sunday enjoying a burst of warm spring weather. The Rochester man was here with his daughter, Maya. He said that Lake City is their favorite place to visit and enjoy...
No restroom needed for these marina visitors
Apr 7, 2016
The City Council on Monday night will debate whether to authorize the Lake City Marina to build a new bathroom facility at Ohuta Park. On Monday night the Planning Commission voted to join others in urging the city to hold off on construction until a more comprehensive plan for the waterfront can...
Carl Rol competes at state geography bee
Apr 7, 2016
Eighth grader Carl Rol represented Lincoln High School on Friday, April 1, at the State Geography Bee held at St. Cloud State University. He competed against the top 100 students in the state. Although he did not advance to the final round, Rol showed some great geographic knowledge, according to...
Multiples abound in successful Five for Food campaign
Apr 7, 2016
Lake City Food Shelf volunteers met with representatives of the sponsoring organizations for the Five for Food Initiative to celebrate its success. Funds raised from the 1,535 contributions of $5 or more totaled $18,913.05. Seven sponsors contributed $1,000 each to bring the cash total to $25,913....
State seeks partners for deep winter greenhouse initiative
Apr 7, 2016
Minnesotans have the opportunity to build Deep Winter Greenhouses (DWGs) for growing fresh produce as part of a new project being offered this spring. The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) seek one farmer, business, or community organization in...
Russ and Shawn to perform at Railhouse Grill
Mar 31, 2016
Shawn Ogden and Russ Baldwin will play acoustic hits from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, April 1, at The Railhouse Grill. Both are Lake City residents and, according to Baldwin, "Shawn likes to garden in his spare time and Russ enjoys the ancient art of Origami."
Lake City Food Shelf recipient of Girl Scout cookies
Mar 31, 2016
The Girl Scout cookie season has come to an end with 1,537 unsold boxes totaling 955 pounds from Frontenac Service Unit being donated to the Lake City Food Shelf. Girl Scouts participating in dropping off the cookies include, Alice Taylor, Margaret Baldwin, Cadie Wolf, and Natalie Anderson. Also...
Office organizing plan to be taught
Mar 31, 2016
Gail Marek will be teaching ‘Get Your Act Together’ at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, through Lake City Community Education. The 90-minute class is at Lincoln High School and is about how to organize one’s office, how to handle papers and decide which ones to keep, and how to create a filing system...
Pillow cleaning to be April 13 at American Legion
Mar 31, 2016
The American Legion Auxiliary invites everyone to Carlson’s Pillow Cleaning Service on Wednesday, April 13, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion clubrooms on South Washington Street in Lake City.Pillows will be cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. This is a mobile unit offering same day...
Free daily check-ins offered for everyone through Tele-Care
Mar 31, 2016
Tele-care is a free service for people who live alone and would feel more secure checking in daily for a short conversation with a Mayo Clinic Health System volunteer. Everyone qualifies for Tele-care, even if the person subscribes to Lifeline. A health care provider referral in not required to...
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