Opinion
Can we work together to slow down and respect our home town?
Nov 22, 2023
In the interest of public safety and the citizens and guests of our beautiful town, I’d like to ask why the traffic on Lakeshore Drive is allowed to exceed the posted speed limit of 30 MPH.
My husband and I love Lake City and are blessed to live on Lakeshore Drive but are frustrated as we watch...
Ohl: Chickens
Nov 15, 2023
What do you call a chicken that crosses the road? --- “Poultry in motion.” Well, they aren’t exactly “poetry in motion” with their waddling gait and stupid grin, which is the only way a chicken can grin.
Chickens have taken over our lives when we weren’t looking. Back in 1960 the average...
Surplus should be returned to the people
Nov 8, 2023
Only five months after the end of the legislative session, Minnesota government is once again flush with cash. Recently, the office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) issued an end-of-biennium budget report indicating a projected surplus of $2.4 billion.
You likely remember that back in...
Ohl: Worrywart
Nov 8, 2023
I worry unduly which is the definition of a worrywart. I come by this malady naturally as my mother was the queen of worriers. When she would see or hear something upsetting, her head would slowly shake side to side and we would hear the tongue clicking sound “tsk, tsk.” If there should be a lack...
Environmental commission: Salt, while essential, is harmful when misused
Nov 8, 2023
Salt is essential for life on Earth. It has been used by humans for thousands of years, from food preservation to being a form of currency. While salt is necessary for human health, too much salt or salt in the wrong place can harm or even kill almost any living organism on the planet.
Salt can...
Food shelf needs your help
Nov 1, 2023
Perhaps you have the desire to help your fellow citizens. Perhaps you are wondering what contribution you could make to society in your retirement.
Perhaps you have a flexible schedule and could fit in some time to give to the Lake City community. Regardless of why, the Lake City Food Shelf...
Ohl: Car Talk
Nov 1, 2023
I admit it, I talk to my cars, and have even been known to give them a pat on a fender as I walk by. I am a car guy, but also an anthropomorphist which is defined as the art or practice of attributing human form or qualities to an animal, plant, or material object. I don’t think talking to my car...
Happy to provide visitor information
Oct 25, 2023
In the summer I rode my bike along the lake front and provided information to the tourists. If they saw pelicans I said the town leased them from a place in Florida and brought them up in a truck. If there were no pelicans I said the lease ran out.
When the paddle boat was out, I mentioned that...
Sen. Drazkowski: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis
Oct 25, 2023
Many of you are aware of the concerning situation facing the Altura Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, what they are facing is not unique. Ambulance providers across our state, especially in small towns and rural areas, are struggling to meet state mandates for coverage and response times with...
Ohl: The Lonely Outhouse
Oct 25, 2023
When Halloween arrives, I can’t help but think of outhouses. Growing up on the farm I had personal experience with ours until the house was modernized. But on Halloween some kids didn’t want to use them for their original purpose. They wanted to tip them over. I don’t recall ever participating in...
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