Community
Hope coalition offers free training for sexual assault services volunteers
Apr 20, 2016
A 40-hour certification training is being offered for prospective volunteers for HOPE Coalition’s Sexual Assault Services Program.
Once certified by the State of Minn., volunteer advocates serve survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Goodhue and Wabasha counties and their families in a variety...
Long-time Valley Craft employee Don Siewert retires
Apr 20, 2016
Valley Craft Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Manager Don Siewert retired April 15 after more than 32 years with the company.
Siewert came to Valley Craft in late 1983 after serving in the Air Force and then working at Di-Acro in Lake City.
Since joining the company, Siewert has overseen...
Wabasha County Republicans to meet April 25
Apr 20, 2016
Wabasha County Republicans will meet at Zumbro Community Church on Monday April 25, at 7 p.m.
The agenda will include a summary of Saturday’s endorsing convention, float ideas, and speakers.
Zumbro Community Church is on Wabasha County Road 7 west of Hwy 63.
Memorial weekend arts festival seeks artists, musicians
Apr 20, 2016
On Sunday, May 29, 2016, of Memorial Weekend the Third Annual Washington Street Arts Festival will be held outdoors on Washington Street between Lyon Avenue and Center Street in downtown Lake City. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and features a variety of eclectic art and music. The...
Documentary, craft projects highlight eagle center's earth day programs
Apr 20, 2016
From April 22 to April 24 the National Eagle Center is celebrating Earth Day with special programs and events.
Earth Day has a special meaning for the eagle ambassadors at the National Eagle Center. Not only is Earth Day a time to remember all the creatures that share this planet, since bald...
Fund raiser celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day
Apr 20, 2016
The Lake City Education Foundation has extended the deadline to express appreciation for a Lake City Public Schools teacher while at the same time supporting the foundation’s mission.
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 3, the foundation is allowing people to express their good...
Ed Foundation fun run fund raiser is April 26
Apr 20, 2016
The Lake City Education Foundation (LCEF) will host its annual, no training needed, Tiger Fun Run Tuesday, April 26 at Bluff View Elementary School.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the first race getting underway at 6:40 p.m. Participants can take a picture before the race with the Lake City...
Free April 25 presentation to cover fraud prevention
Apr 20, 2016
People are invited to learn how to spot fraud and identity theft and stay up-to-date on the tactics of scammers at a free Fraud Watch Network presentation Monday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library.
Fraud Watch Network is an initiative of the American Association of Retired People...
High School Hall of Fame nominations due May 6
Apr 20, 2016
The Lincoln High School Hall of Fame Committee would like to remind the community and alumni that nominations for the 2016 Lake City Hall of Fame are being accepted until Friday, May 6.
The hall of fame ceremonies occur on even numbered years. The next induction will occur the weekend of Sept....
Winning essay: Lake City - A great place to call home
Apr 20, 2016
Editor’s note: The following essay was the winning submission in the 60-and-over category of the recently concluded “Lake City - A Great Place” essay contest. Look for more winning essays in the Graphic in the coming weeks.
I lived and worked in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul for 38 years...
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