Opinion
Gov. Walz: Thank you, Lake City
May 29, 2024
The Fishing Opener is a special time in Minnesota. Marking the close of colder months with sunshine and open waters, it’s the unofficial start of summer – a weekend I always look forward to. And this year’s Fishing Opener celebration was a standout.
While conditions can be unpredictable, this year...
A very memorable Memorial Day celebration
May 29, 2024
The Memorial Day 2024 city celebration offered all in attendance a reminder of the many attributes that are part of our country and community.
Each facet of the program was meaningful as it involved community organization efforts and collaboration, diverse age and talent participation,whether...
Tabat: Cookies and cyclists
May 22, 2024
When the English three-speed touring bicycle group came through Lake City this year we were prepared.
The group was formed almost twenty years ago when two friends (after a pint or two) decided to ride the Lake Pepin circuit from Red Wing to Wisconsin and back up from Wabasha. The group has...
Reinstate God’s wisdom
May 22, 2024
I wonder why Jesus would save us if we don’t save Jesus.
Our government has breached the separation between church and state. And now strives to dictate faith, morals and family structure.
Scary cutbacks in public safety now trick us to seek government more than God.
Our national motto is “In God...
Ohl: Belts or braces
May 22, 2024
I have been a part-time braces (suspenders) guy since age four. Of course, at that age it wasn’t really my idea to wear the “straps”. But I recall Grandpa Andersen always wore suspenders, so it was just fine having them hold my pants up too!
How else could a guy keep his trousers up without a...
Sirens blare, but what does it mean?
May 15, 2024
Outdoor Warning Sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times?
Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 p.m. It’s just a single cycle of the siren. There are some town’s that use...
Ohl: Cleanliness is next to...
May 15, 2024
There is an old saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” If applied to me the wording would have to be modified to, “Cleanliness is next to Impossible.” The facts bear witness to my slovenliness especially during a 2 ½ year period beginning 18 years ago when two of the mainstays in my life...
Mayor Nichols: Heartfelt thanks for a memorable Minnesota Fishing Opener
May 15, 2024
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the successful organization of the 2024 Minnesota Fishing Opener held this past weekend in Lake City on the beautiful shores of Lake Pepin. It’s a monumental task to orchestrate such a significant event, and though it is...
Finstad: Boating means business in First District
May 8, 2024
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Alumacraft in St. Peter to see firsthand the impact of our state’s marine manufacturers. Recreational boating is a cornerstone of our local economy, supporting jobs, fostering tourism, and providing $6.9 billion in economic impact to our state.
The...
DFL endorses Bohman in race for First Congressional District
May 8, 2024
On May 4, Minnesota DFL announced that it had endorsed Rachel Bohman’s campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s First District.
Bohman is a former Assistant County Attorney and former Rochester Township board member. Bohman grew up as the daughter of a single mom in Rochester...
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