Opinion
Fifth annual Lions fall fundraiser is Sept. 22
Aug 17, 2016
To the editor:
On Thursday, Sept. 22, Lake City Lions will sponsor and conduct the fifth annual Lyle Sommers Fall Fundraiser.
This event will, again, be held at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club, and constitutes one of the Lake City Lions’ major fund raisers.
Monies raised through this event will be...
Letter: Benefits are many to 3-lane configuration
Aug 10, 2016
To the editor: Fellow citizens of Lake City, one of the many issues that we need to make a fair and educated decision on is the four-lane to three-lane change over. We havedone a little research on this subject and hear is what we have found to be factual. 1. If we implement the three-lane...
Letter: Board defies its own zoning ordinance
Aug 10, 2016
To the editor: In 2015 Goodhue County commissioners studied solar power utilities and created zoning ordinances related to them. The Goodhue County land ordinance related to zoning was signed and approved by current commissioners and it forbids Utility Grade Photovoltaic (PV) solar plants in...
Broadband working in region
Aug 3, 2016
This past week area residents and local leaders joined the Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Office of Broadband Development, and Internet service providers for a regional broadband discussion in Pine Island. The Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities hosted the event and our goal was simple...
Letter: DLC didn't ask for lane change, but supports it
Aug 3, 2016
To the editor: It was with interest I read the various candidate position letters in the Graphic last week. I feel it’s necessary to comment on a position that was stated by one of the candidates last week.The statement was made that, “I have several concerns regarding this master plan which also...
Letter: Veteran is welcomed to Lake City in a big way
Aug 3, 2016
To the editor: My wife and I just moved to Lake City on July 1. We moved from Mora, Minn. where we have lived for many years. We moved from a house on 20 acres in the city limits with a few out buildings to a home in Lake City.We did not know anyone here in Lake City and I am a disabled vet and...
Letter: 83 units of blood donated
Aug 3, 2016
To the editor: With 83 units of blood donated during the July 28, 29 Bloodmobile Drive, a sincere thank you goes to all donors. Because of the critical need for blood during this summer season, your time and donation are so appreciated.We wish to thank the United Methodist Church for the use of...
Letter: 3-lane would aid trail
Aug 3, 2016
To the editor: Without a three lane Highway 61 getting to Hok-Si-La and making a connection to a bike trail will be problematic. If you are uncertain about what a trail would mean to Lake City visit any of the following towns and ask a local: Harmony, Preston, Lanesboro, Rushford, Houston, Sauk...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Cindy McGrath
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
Born and raised in Lake City, graduate of Lincoln High School and Winona State University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education, with coaching and driver education certification. I’m...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Mark Spence
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
My name is Mark Spence and I am seeking re-election for City Council this fall. My wife and I moved to Lake City in 2000 with our daughter and are proud to call Lake City our home. I graduated from Iowa...
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