Opinion
Public pot smoking a Pandora’s Box, immigration laws should be followed
Feb 21, 2024
I read the council article about whether or not they should make policy about pot in the park. I question the naivety of some of the council not wanting to take action. Let me give a bit of Lake City history. In 1975 the neighbor of the mayor and his wife, decided after drinking and drugs (pot), to...
Ohl: Snoots
Feb 21, 2024
You may not believe this, but we have an active, organized, Mafia-like nuisance gang right here in the county. But don’t panic, it is basically just a self-made “B” team. They call themselves Snoots, you know like someone having their snoot in the air because they are better than anyone else....
Ice history in Lake City
Feb 21, 2024
Well, due to warm weather we’ve missed our chance to celebrate The History of Ice in Lake City. That history lasted longer and bears more weight than water skiing stories. ln 1880 a Mr. Creco had a contract to furnish 12,000 tons of clear lake ice to a St Louis firm. That doesn’t count the 3,000...
Why save the cottonwood tree?
Feb 14, 2024
I’ve been a “river rat” since my folks bought our home at 219 Park Street in 1942-43.
The home was in the family until 1997 when my stepmother died, so I guess that means I have spent most of my life under that old cottonwood in Ohuta Park.
I wish I could know all that this tree could tell us...
Poem: The wealthiest man in the world
Feb 14, 2024
It is a beautiful morning, and I am staring at my wife.
She moves with a grace that conceals the strength that lies within. She is the keeper of light in a realm too often shadowed by the demons of a haunted past. Her presence is a constant, a steadfast force that remains unyielding against the...
Undocumented immigrants deserve dignity
Feb 14, 2024
We wanted to respond to the letter to the editor sent in last week about Minnesota state lawmakers discussing a sanctuary state bill, called the North Star Act discussed in a Star Tribune article titled “Hennepin County, Minneapolis leaders back Minnesota sanctuary state proposal.”
We appreciate...
Condos are welcome, but let’s move and preserve historic architecture
Feb 14, 2024
I was pleased to read that that Lake City Board of Adjustment approved the density increase for the downtown condominium project.
I’m in favor of having this project built because it would replace a blighted area with an attractive condominium containing 26 residential units.
Having more...
Ohl: Scar Face
Feb 14, 2024
I must admit to having numerous scars on my face due to a nasty relationship between me, the sun, and my dermatologist. But it is nothing compared to Terry Sawchuk who was a hockey goalie in the NHL for 20 years (1949-1969.) He accumulated over 400 stitches in his face including three in his right...
What makes Lake City so special? Optimism
Feb 7, 2024
You may not have noticed but there are stirrings of new life in Lake City. Some of these signs of renewal are subtle but others are hard to miss. The Graphic recently featured articles about two of our established businesses under new ownership.
When our beloved Carolyn Wenzel retired, she...
Ohl: The Bargain
Feb 7, 2024
I can’t sit still and watch a football game on tv if I have an emotional interest in one of the teams like the Gophers or the Vikings. Like other fans I am forced to sit helplessly before the tv knowing the team will not hear my cheers or feel my presence. So, I do what I can. As they run, tackle,...
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