Opinion
Halvorson: Night sky is a beautiful sight
May 31, 2018
As I watched the light crew replace the incandescent bulbs with LED in the lovely old lamp posts, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of this generation have ever seen total darkness.
There was a time when there were no yard lights or street lights. I remember on hot summer nights when it was too...
Letter: Our nation is at war with itself
May 31, 2018
To the editor:
My heart is heavy.
Like you I have always been proud to be an American, but the last two years have exposed an ugliness in this country that leaves us all exhausted and worried.
Recently I attended a tense, last minute town hall meeting that our congressman, U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis,...
Letter: Memorial Day observance belongs outside
May 31, 2018
To the editor:
I wanted to express my disappointment that the Annual Memorial Day Program is being held inside.
Sure, if it’s raining that would be the alternative. But, here we are, a city with many beautiful parks and we’re holding this beautiful remembrance inside.
Surely hope this doesn’t set...
Letter: Appoint Jeff Brand marina administrator
May 24, 2018
To the editor:
Watching the video of the May 14 City Council meeting via the internet, we were surprised to see the level of opposition to the council decision to seek a new marina administrator internally, rather than conducting an expensive search to replace current Administrator Mark Lutjen...
Letter: Downtown improvements call for a big thank you
May 24, 2018
To the editor,
It’s great to see the facelifts in downtown Lake City.
Last week driving into town on Highway 61, I could not help but notice the continued improvements to the former Big Bear location. Tom and Mary Jane Rasmussen deserve a big thank you for investing in the property and investing...
Friends: Little free library docked near marina and loaded with cargo
May 24, 2018
The Friends of the Lake City Public Library would like to remind residents and visitors about the Little Free Library located in McCahill Park. The Little Free Library is maintained and stocked by the Friends as a service to the community.
The Little Free Library project began in Hudson, Wis., in...
Letter: U.S. Reps must listen to all constituents, not just supporters
May 24, 2018
To the editor:
The so-called town hall meeting held in Wabasha last Saturday by District 2 Representative Jason Lewis was a farce. Announcement of the meeting was primarily limited to Representative Lewis’ website which mainly reaches his own supporters. In order to be admitted to the meeting,...
Developmental Acheivement Center is not what you may think
May 24, 2018
What is a Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) anyway?
Many people throughout our river valley communities may not have a clue what a DAC is. Others easily associate us with county, state or government agencies, as we are officially named “Wabasha County” DAC. We are a completely separate...
Letter: Golden goose lays an ambulance
May 24, 2018
To the editor:
I read in last week’s Graphic that the Lake City Ambulance Service got a beautiful new Ford ambulance. It looks like a great ambulance to save lives with and to service Lake City citizens.
According to the Lake City Graphic, it cost $199,000 and guess where the funds came from? On a...
Halvorson: Depression food was simple but ample
May 24, 2018
During the depression everyone was struggling to make ends meet.
When I look back our meals were pretty simple.We ate lots of bread and milk. Mom’s home baked bread and milk from the neighbor’s cow.
We loved bread soaked in warm milk sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
Rice was another staple...
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