Opinion

Letter: New administrator should have key role

Nov 5, 2015

To the editor: As the year 2015 begins to wind up, it’s a good time for Lake Citians to look back as well as forward. The first 10 months have been filled with lots of activity, lots of meetings, ideas, proposals, more meetings, plans, dreams and some disappointments.We saw the emergence of a large...

The Old Curmudgeon - 11-5-15

Nov 5, 2015

Doe Days are here! This weekend! While the hunters nestle in their comfy tree-stands, hoping for that perfect shot....the gatherers are on solid ground foraging for the bargains that are limited only by the hours of doing business! The odds favor the distaff side for this annual happening. Apples...

The Old Curmudgeon - 10-29-15

Oct 29, 2015

First things first: The Halloween Bash is tomorrow night (Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight) at the Sportsman’s Club. Raffles, cash prizes, photo booth, party food, tickets available at Creative Minds, Treats and Treasures, and Fiesta Foods.The starring role goes to the showing of the “Rocky Horror...

Sen. Schmit: It's time to plant seeds for rural growth

Oct 28, 2015

As we complete one very productive growing season in Minnesota, it’s important to think of another: planting the seeds for yielding healthy and diversified rural economies. It’s no secret Minnesota’s recent economic success has garnered great attention throughout our state and around the country...

LPIC Committee: New site being sought for interpretive center

Oct 28, 2015

To the editor: The recent article in the Graphic about the possible development of Block 13, the city block where Nosh, the Scoop, the old jail and the former Conoco station are located, resulted in many inquiries to the members of the committee that have been working on creating a Lake Pepin...

The Old Curmudgeon - 10-22-15

Oct 22, 2015

Word has reached the Old Curmudgeon of a weekend traffic accident in which Ron Hooge suffered a broken hip and other injuries. Ron is the computer guru at Technology Solutions. The OC wishes him a fast recovery. Next Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to midnight is a Halloween Bash at the Sportsman’s...

Letter: Be part of 'downtown and waterfront rennaissance'

Oct 21, 2015

To the editor: The Lake City Planning Commission is excited to announce that we will be holding our “Big Tent” planning meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 8:15 pm at St. Mary’s Church. The Planning Commission will be facilitating the meeting where we will present and discuss the aggregate...

Letter: Grateful for past Sanborn holiday displays

Oct 21, 2015

To the editor: We’re pretty sure we aren’t the only ones that are missing the elaborate and beautiful Halloween display that has appeared in past years courtesy of Mr. Sanborn. Every other holiday was also marked by appropriate displays in his front yard. We wanted to let him and his family know...

Old Curmudgeon - 10-15-15

Oct 15, 2015

The Old Curmudgeon begs a thousand pardons for his oversight last week. He should have mentioned that Christopher Columbus’s birthday was coming up on this past Monday. No big deal? Only if you intended to mail off that package to Omaha, and then find the USPO closed. Chris does not get a lot of...

Letter: Home sought for exchange student

Oct 14, 2015

To the editor: The Lake City Rotary once again has been approved to sponsor an incoming exchange student who will be arriving in January 2016. Rahul Gopal is from Gramstown, South Africa, and enjoys studying, math, science and has an interest in medicine. Rahul also enjoys sports and plays hockey....