Opinion
What's is all about? My recliner and I go way back
Jun 24, 2026
Since my unfortunate motorcycle incident involving the “hanging foot” I have been grounded by the orthopedist. He put it this way, “You can use your left foot, you can use your left arm, you can use your broken right arm (in a sling) just a little, but your right foot – Verboten!” So, we now have...
Letter: Tell commissioners to support farmers rather than developers
Jun 17, 2026
On Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Wabasha County Planning Commission will hear public input for a zoning proposal that would change density and strip protection from ag land.
Please attend the meeting and contact your county commissioners.
Tell Wabasha County to support our farmers rather than...
What's it all about: Breaking into summer the hard way
Jun 17, 2026
I was enjoying the brief ride to the bus garage on my Gold Wing bike. Van #34 would be there waiting to travel our regular route bringing six kiddos home from school. However, the pleasure of biking quickly ended when I turned to the right off the paved street onto the familiar, graveled bus...
Furniture exchange announced, space sought
Jun 17, 2026
The organizing committee for the Lake City Furniture Exchange has confirmed its plan to conduct the fourth annual event this year, contingent on securing an appropriate space. This year the Lake City Furniture Exchange is targeting Saturday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 19, for this “pop-up”...
Community helped make after the graduation party fun and memorable
Jun 17, 2026
The After Graduation Party Committee would like to extend a thank you to everyone that donated to this special event, including local businesses and community members.
Your monetary donations, gift cards, gift items, food, etc. were all greatly appreciated. All of these donations helped make the...
What's it all about: Do you hear what I hear?
Jun 10, 2026
We hear sounds constantly, but some are much more enjoyable than others. Most of us love to hear children laughing, a cat purring, splattering rain, rolling thunder, a choir, birds singing - the cooing of a morning dove is my favorite. Being a bit of a motor head, I also love to hear the rich,...
Letter: Tracking the impacts of ICE surge
Jun 10, 2026
The largest domestic ICE deployment in history—3,000 federal agents—hit our state. The city of Minneapolis presented information on the impacts of Metro Surge to the House of Representatives.
Cost estimates continue to increase, currently at $610 million in economic damages and $253 million in...
Letter: First Amendment celebration planned on June 14
Jun 10, 2026
On Sunday, June 14, everyone is invited to Ohuta Park for a celebration of the First Amendment.
This will be a potluck gathering with live stream viewing of the Watch Party which is a concert being held in New York City featuring several musical artists that include singers such as: Bette Midler...
Letter: Commencement was bursting with community support
Jun 10, 2026
I have been to a number of commencement ceremonies but the best ever was Lincoln High School 2026. It was short, sincere and bursting with community support. And it was Lake City’s milestone 150th high school commencement.
I know that because Becky Houghton, Lincoln High School teacher (and...
Rep. Altendorf: The human cost of fraud
Jun 3, 2026
An estimated $9 billion in fraud has been stolen from Minnesotans. It’s a staggering number. We hear this total and are outraged that we’ve been swindled out of our hard-earned money. We pay our property taxes knowing the impact this theft has had on taxpayers.
Minnesota became a fraud magnet. We...
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