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Greater Lake City Community Foundation recognizes retiring board members

Oct 9, 2024
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation recognized several retiring board members at a reception on Oct. 2, according to a news release. Retiring board chair Jim Schreck and retiring board member Bob Pope will continue to support the Foundation as emeritus board members. Retiring board member...

Heins receives ‘Distinguished Extension Faculty’ award

Oct 9, 2024
Lake City native Brad Heins was recently honored for his special achievements with the University of Minnesota Extension with a “Distinguished Extension Faculty” award, according to a news release. A statewide team of more than 500 Extension employees witnessed this honor, which was presented by...

Himanga to discuss what can be done to help trees on Oct. 17

Oct 9, 2024
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a discussion led by local arborist Katie Himanga on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. “Katie will discuss what we can do to help the trees in our community,” the library said in a news release. “She’ll address how trees enrich our lives and how...

Holland conducts marching band as Gophers upset No. 11 USC

Oct 9, 2024
The Minnesota Gophers football team upset 11th ranked University of Southern California 24-17 on Oct. 5. It was also a memorable night for Dorothy Holland, a senior in the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band and a graduate of Lincoln High School. Dorothy, who will graduate in December with a degree...

Jan Johnson loads up on meat during shopping spree

Oct 9, 2024
About 20 drawing winners were in attendance at Lake City Fresh Market Saturday, Oct. 5, to participate in another drawing to see if they would be the one to win a two-minute shopping spree. The spree was part of the store’s parent company’s 82nd anniversary celebration. Store employees drew the...

Lake City City Council candidates on why they’re running, their vision for Lake City

Oct 9, 2024
Megan Kramer Why are you running for mayor or city council? I am running for city council because I love living in Lake City and want to help ensure it remains a wonderful place to live, work and visit. My family is invested in this community; both my husband and I work here, and our two kids...

Master Naturalist volunteer training begins Oct. 15 at the Lake City Public Library

Oct 9, 2024
By Amy Rager Extension Educator University of Minnesota Extension Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer! Lake City Public Library is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Oct. 15, 2024 Master...

Mazeppa Area Historical Society Fall Supper is Oct. 17

Oct 9, 2024
Mazeppa Area Historical Society will be hosting their Fall Supper on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Mazeppa Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. They will be serving scallop potatoes and ham, cole slaw, dessert and beverage for a freewill donation. Take outs available. Call Helen at 507-250-6021....

Meet the Candidates forum fills council chambers

Oct 9, 2024
The Woman’s Club of Lake City and Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s traditional Meet the Candidates forum drew a capacity crowd in the Lake City City Council chambers at City Hall on Monday, Oct. 7. Audience members heard from U.S. House of Representatives Minnesota First District candidate Rachel...

October high: Frontenac State Park’s busiest month

Oct 9, 2024
By Pamela Miller Frontenac State Park Association newsletter editor Traditionally, October is the month of highest visitorship in Frontenac State Park. It’s not hard to understand why. Fall colors are peaking (the sumac alone! You’ll need your sunglasses to withstand its scarlet glow), and the...

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