Opinion
Ohl: Shiver me timbers
Jun 28, 2023
There are many terms and expressions in current use which had their origins long ago in the days of sailing ships. For instance, a sailor who “knows the ropes” was experienced in handling the sheets or sails. When you are, “three sheets to the wind”, you have probably lost control. Sailors used to...
Ohl: Parades
Jun 21, 2023
Community celebrations and the parade season are upon us. Most of us have enjoyed parades as spectators and some of us as participants. There are hazards lurking in both!
While in school, I learned to play the trombone and eventually took part in band concerts and of course the marching band. We...
A trial run on civility
Jun 21, 2023
As I observe today’s public state of affairs, I conclude that we live in a hyper-polarized society--politically, socially, spiritually. While having strong opinions and beliefs on a spectrum of issues is proper and even admirable, villainizing others with equally strong opinions and beliefs...
Ohl: Buggy, Again!
Jun 14, 2023
I moved from the rolling flatland of southwestern Minnesota to Caledonia in the southeastern corner of the state in 1970 to take over a high school teaching/coaching position. I discovered there was a lot to learn about this unfamiliar bluff country they called “the driftless area.”
It was late...
Community support made after graduation party a resounding success
Jun 14, 2023
The Lake City After Graduation Party Committee would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the businesses and families in our community for their incredible support in making the after graduation party a resounding success. The event, held on the evening of Sunday, June 4, following the...
Ohl: The first car
Jun 7, 2023
I don’t think I could remember every car I have ever owned as there are quite a few. Some are memorable for their beauty or power or durability and others I would like to forget due to their issues. However, I think we all remember our first car.
My first was a ‘54 Mercury Monterey two-door...
Lake City Historical Society announces History Matters essay contest winners
Jun 7, 2023
This year’s winners of the Lake City Historical Society History Matters Essay Contest were Alaina Hansen—who was awarded $300 as the first place winner—and Grace Ackerman—who was awarded $200 for second place.
They were selected based on their understanding of why the study of history is...
History Matters essay contest second place winner
Jun 7, 2023
Editor’s note: The following essay won second place in the Lake City Historical Society’s History Matters Essay Contest.
History is a living thing; a moving thing. It is composed of us, and we are composed of it. We build it with every breath — each fleeting action carves our stories into that...
Memorial Day program a moving reminder of the price of freedom
Jun 7, 2023
A special thank you to all who participated in the Memorial Day program. It was very moving and a great reminder that our freedom didn’t come free. So important at this time to realize how many lives were lost to gain our freedom and be aware that we must protect this precious gift.
The band was...
Legislators voted no on bill that included city amendment
May 31, 2023
A correction regarding the Ohuta project.
Rep. Lee, DFL, authored HF 669 and 670, the bonding bills that included the project. Sen. Pappas, DFL, authored the companion Senate bills 669 and 670.
Representative Altendorf voted “no” on the bonding bills. Sen. Drazkowski, a long-term opponent of...
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