Opinion

The anguish of losing a child

Feb 22, 2023

God has been hitting us all pretty hard lately and my heart goes out to all of them. I know what they’re going through if they lost a child. My grandpa used to say “There’s nothing so bad it couldn’t be worse.” Well, Grandpa, I found something. I lost my Cindy on July 10, 2022. She would have been...

Ohl: Snooky - Part One

Feb 22, 2023

I became friends with LeRoy (Snooky), Marge, and son Jodi years ago. I had heard his nickname before I met him but was nervous about using it as he was a big guy – over six feet tall and solid. In my opinion, he just did not look like a Snooky! I really did not want to invite a knuckle sandwich, so...

DLC, sponsors made Mile Wide Open happen

Feb 15, 2023

The sun warmed the many participants of last weekend’s annual ice golf event, newly dubbed The Mile Wide Open, in recognition of Lake City’s location on the widest part of Lake Pepin. Destination Lake City (DLC) volunteers both staffed and participated in the two-day event in support of their...

Ohl: The Takeover

Feb 15, 2023

Nearly everyone likes to have plants in their home as they add color and give people a good feeling when they grow and remain healthy. I grew up in a plant-filled environment and learned to appreciate them myself. But, due to a series of unfortunate events which befell a local couple I feel...

Pastor Duane Holst retires from ministry

Feb 8, 2023

It takes 46 years of ministry to preside at 114 weddings, 213 funerals and 266 baptisms as a called and ordained pastor. Over those years in the ministry and within 9 congregations, Pastor Duane Holst cared for God’s people. On Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, First Lutheran Church, Lake City celebrated...

Ohl: Cold hands caper

Feb 8, 2023

Winter is the season when we are usually not as active, but our eating is. Hence, some exercise is needed. I see many dedicated people including several neighbors jogging past the house before sunrise trying to get their run in before going to work. Watching them while sitting in my soft recliner...

David Ohl is ‘Mr. Sandman’

Feb 1, 2023

I suppose everyone feels a certain amount of pride because they consider themselves above average or even skilled in doing something be it an occupation, a sport, a hobby, etc. I don’t want to sound boastful, but I would like to tell you about my special talent. Without a doubt I am one of the all-...

Penny: Strengthening the fabric of our region

Feb 1, 2023

At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) we are starting off the new year by reflecting on how we have worked to strengthen the fabric of our region over time. In part, we do this by celebrating a handful of our partners through stories in our Foundation’s annual Impact Report. In the...

Ohl: Shy guy

Jan 25, 2023

Looking back, I would have to admit to being a timid youngster, and evidently it showed. Even the resident barn yard rooster knew I was no threat. Whenever the fowl spotted me, he charged, sending me on a wobbly run for the safety of the house. This terrorist activity only lasted a few months...

Chamber to cease hosting Fourth of July fireworks