Opinion

Letter: 2019 car show was a great success

Jul 3, 2019
To the editor: On June 29 the Lake City Lakesters Car Club and the Lake City Lions held the annual car show in conjunction with Water Ski Days. The car show, due to all of the fine help by both clubs, was a huge success with 120 cars attending the show. The show is always a great success because...

Letter: Tell park planners to consider keeping nine trailers in place

Jul 3, 2019
To the editor: Below is the letter residents of Marina Point sent to the city council and the mayor: We are writing you as members of the Lake City community who love and appreciate this city by the lake, and care about its vitality and its future. Specifically, we wish to address Ohuta Park and...

Letter: Circle of Life runner appreciates volunteers for their kindness

Jul 3, 2019
To the editor:I want to give a big thank you to the volunteers, directors and sponsors of the 12th annual Circle of Life races.  I  had the opportunity to run the half marathon this last weekend and talk to a fellow runner, Teal Clark, who drove all the way from Arkansas to run the half.  She...

Letter: Volunteers needed for Flags of Valor

Jun 19, 2019
To the editor: The American Legion Post 110 and Legion Auxiliary are planning their annual patriotic display of American Flags along Hwy 61 North during Waterski Days from June 26 to July 1. Volunteers are needed to assemble and place flags along the route. If you are able please join us in this...

Letter: Council made the wrong decision about street repairs

Jun 19, 2019
To the editor: A special thanks to the Graphic on the article in the June 13 paper about citizens trying to get streets repaired. Pine Grove Lane and Lilac Lane were put on a resurfacing plan in 2017 to be reclaimed. I went to meetings of the City Council to understand why streets that were noted...

Letter: Smiles, warmth greeted Tour de Pepin rider

Jun 19, 2019
To the editor: Lake City and the surrounding communities sure know how to welcome guests! I recently traveled from Laramie, Wyo., to participate in the Tour de Pepin cycling event. I want to thank every volunteer, community, fellow rider, and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a...

Letter: Watson was a dedicated food shelf volunteer

Jun 19, 2019
To the editor: There are many wonderful, hard-working people who work at the food shelf to serve those in need. Larry Watson started helping by bringing produce from his garden every week in the summer. Then he started volunteering for unloading Channel One trucks twice monthly and picking up...

Letter: Work continues on sculpture project

Jun 19, 2019
To the editor: The article in the Graphic was a big help in getting the word out about our sculpture art project. While the city gets a “public art policy” adopted our work on “Art at the T” will continue. Colin Atkinson and I look forward to meeting with as many of you as possible. We want to...

Letter: Fun party thanks to great community

Jun 12, 2019
To the editor:The 2019 After Grad Party was held after graduation on Sunday, June 2 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club. The graduates had a fun-filled night, with the mechanical bull, cash cube, and hypnotist being among the favorite activities. The weather was perfect and the venue was beautiful....

Rep. Haley: Highs and lows of the 2019 sessions

Jun 12, 2019
Last week, Minnesota’s new, two-year state budget was signed into law. Prior to the governor’s signature, each component of the budget received the legislature’s approval during a one-day special session last month. With this year’s divided legislature, both sides worked to find compromise to pass...

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