Opinion
Hosting an international student can be a rewarding experience
Sep 11, 2024
If one takes a look around Lake City, one notices that every year there are 1-3 International Students roaming our streets, schools and high school games. These students are usually in the 11th or 12th grade of high school. Upon arriving to our fair city these kids just hop right into our...
Altendorf has the right priorities for education
Sep 11, 2024
School is back in session and the first report card is out on the Lake City Public Schools. Our children and grandchildren are not meeting standards in math (43.7%), reading (44.9%) or science (29.9%)! Our graduation rate has dropped to 88.9%. Check out the dismal data at https://rc.education.mn....
Ohl: Suit Up
Sep 11, 2024
Every Fall I get excited about football and have been considering going back to college to play. I think I may have a year of eligibility remaining from my basketball days and there is no age limit for athletics. I just hate to see that year go to waste. I always expected the Augustana coach to...
Ohl: I Am What I Am
Sep 4, 2024
I was 17 years old in 1961. I was still wet behind the ears, fresh off the farm and somewhat surprised to find myself sitting in a college philosophy class populated mainly by older students. I am not sure why I registered for it, perhaps it just sounded interesting. My personal philosophy at the...
Quinn mayoral candidacy built on pillars of community, infrastructure, public safety
Sep 4, 2024
I am excited to be running for mayor of Lake City. Driven by experienced leadership, I commit myself to enhancing the quality of life in our community through integrity, trust, and accountability. With experienced leadership in both public and private sectors, my vision for Lake City is to...
Tiger Talk: Summer projects, levy renewal, scoreboards, scorecards, goals and more
Aug 28, 2024
Excitement and energy are in the air as the new school year begins! From Kindergarten Camp to athletic practices to beginning band concerts, open houses and orientation, the schools have been buzzing with activity! It is a joy to see students and staff. Whether welcoming new faces or connecting...
Ohl: Shocking
Aug 28, 2024
Who in the world would be crazy enough to place the probes of a 100,000-volt stun gun on their bare thigh, turn off the safety, and flip the switch? Obviously, someone who has no idea of the consequences. We have all experienced an electrical shock probably just from wintertime static electricity...
Solving nursing home crisis will require bipartisan effort
Aug 21, 2024
If you attended the Lake City Water Ski Days parade, the Wabasha County Fair, or the Riverboat Days parade in Wabasha, you may have met Heather Arndt and know how passionate she is about healthcare and long-term care. She will work with both parties to find ways to keep local nursing homes, and...
Ohl: An Ear Athlete
Aug 21, 2024
He was standing on the pew in front of us and getting antsy, and so was I. To distract him and amuse myself I crinkled my nose, but it had no effect. However, when I began wiggling my ears which also moved my glasses, his eyes got big. He stared as though it was an impossible magic trick. I should...
City should find alternative to glyphosate
Aug 14, 2024
Why is the City of Lake City again using poison (glyphosate) in our town to kill the vegetation around trees in our parks, around sign posts, around structures such as the public library, the steps across from the post office in Patton Park, etc.?
The chemical is dangerous to our health. The...
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