Opinion
Thoughts about knuckles
Nov 12, 2025
We don’t usually spend much time thinking about our knuckles or discussing them with others. They are just there doing their job of allowing our fingers to flex. We have 14 knuckles on each hand with two on our thumbs and three on each of our four fingers. We have a similar arrangement with our...
Spreading the word about Off the Rails Bistro
Nov 12, 2025
Off the Rails Bistro is one of those rare finds that makes you want to tell everyone you know.
This cozy spot in Lake City has a small, focused menu, but every dish is prepared from scratch with real care and flavor.
The soups are nothing short of amazing — hearty, balanced, and clearly made with...
Recognizing volunteers who provide military honors at Preston veterans cemetery
Nov 5, 2025
This Veterans Day 2025 we remember those who have served the country and gave of themselves to a greater cause for the continued freedom we enjoy in these United States.
As the first commander of the Memorial Rifle Squad, Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Preston, I want to recognize the...
Where will The Wave go?
Nov 5, 2025
On Monday, Nov. 10, at the Lake City Council meeting, Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) President Katie Himanga will present the findings of the community survey conducted by the Lake City Historical Society regarding The Wave sculpture.
The Council will be voting that evening on whether The...
Ohl: Laundry, a life skill
Nov 5, 2025
I really wasn’t involved with laundry until I left for college, and even then, when coming home for the weekend I was usually accompanied by a bag of dirty clothes. There were times when I was forced to use the laundromat and had mixed results. Eventually I got married, and when I said, “I do” I...
White canes and laws help those with low vision be independent
Oct 29, 2025
You may have observed some Lake City residents using a white stability cane with a red bottom as they are out and about in our city.
The white stability cane is a tool for identification to others that the user has a vision impairment and needs special precautions such as drivers stopping for the...
Tiger Talk: School Safety, Val Loppnow, Audit, Teacher Contract, Football Complex, and more
Oct 29, 2025
Historic. That is how we can describe our Girls Tennis Team’s season with a first ever trip to the state tournament! Our Girls Tennis team beat out a strong Cannon Falls team to win the Section 1A Championship match. They went on to take sixth at the state tournament with Emma Siert participating...
Evolution of hat-wearing
Oct 29, 2025
Seventy-five years ago, when I was a lad, everyone including men, women and many kids wore some type of hat. In the late 50’s and early 60’s everything changed. People began going out hatless for several reasons. The youth of the 60’s rebelled against the traditional norms including dress codes....
Support laws that treat the sick
Oct 22, 2025
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) was signed into law by Ronald Reagan to provide appropriate medica screening examinations.
Hospitals cannot deny. This is regardless of ability to pay, citizenship, or legal status. Before that it was the Hill-Burton Act of 1946.
All...
Senator’s letter raises questions
Oct 22, 2025
I am confused by the letter from Sen. Steve Drazkowski.
He voted against the MN 2023 bill, which included funding of $10 million for the Zumbro project.
The Senate is not in session, so why bring up the Sanitary district project now? Did he see the light?
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