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Acrotech marks 40 years in business

Feb 14, 2024

After commemorating the shipping of its 500th rolling machine last spring, Acrotech Inc. celebrates forty years of business. Acrotech, established in February of 1984, was a partnership between Richard Huppert, Dale Oliver, and Leon Rutz. All three were employed at Di-Acro, then a major employer...

Bethany’s 75-year celebration is Nov. 5

Nov 1, 2023

Bethany Lutheran Church in Lake City will celebrate 75 years on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. “Join us to celebrate God’s blessings and connect with old friends,” the church said in a news release. A choir will sing and practice at 2 p.m. Lunch and fellowship will follow the service. Rev Dr. Brent...

PMI experiencing a growth spurt at age 30

Sep 13, 2023

As Pepin Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI), celebrates 30 years since first opening at 1875 Hwy. 61 S. in Lake City, work is underway on an expansion that will add about 13,000 square feet. The addition alone is more than double the size of the original 5,000 square foot building. Todd Solberg remembers...

Bethany plans 75th anniversary celebration

Jul 5, 2023

Bethany Lutheran Church will be celebrating 75 years of ministry this fall. The public is invited to the church on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. for a special service with the Reverend Dr. Brent Parrish preaching.

Ford presents Tom Heffernan with 50-year anniversary plaque

Mar 29, 2023

Catrina Dunleavy (left), Ford Motor Company Regional Manager - Twin Cities, presents Tom Heffernan of Tom Heffernan Ford with a plaque celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Ford dealership in Lake City. Heffernan founded the dealership in 1973.

Rich and Jan Shequen 60th anniversary

May 12, 2021

Rich and Jan Shequen of Lake City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married May 13, 1961 in Leader, Minn. They have four children, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Legion Auxiliary celebrates centennial with special event, new scholarship

Nov 7, 2019

Lake City American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Sunday, November 10. This celebration will be held in conjunction with the American Legion Veterans dinner at the Legion Club. All auxiliary members are invited to join in on the joint celebration. Social time starts 6:30...

Library to host Franken Month Oct. 1 thru Oct. 31

Sep 27, 2018

Lake City Public Library will host Franken Month Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”.The program kick-off is Monday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. including:• Book giveaway to the first 25 readers over age 16.• Book...

Sportsman’s Club to celebrate a half century on Aug. 19

Aug 15, 2018

The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration at its clubhouse on Sunday, Aug. 19. The clubhouse will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with food and beverages available. There will be live music from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. It isn’t the club’...

Tom Heffernan Ford celebrates 45 years

Jun 14, 2018

Faces both new and familiar, an estimated 500 to 600 in all, made their way to Tom Heffernan Ford in downtown Lake City for the auto dealer’s 45th anniversary celebration. People greeted the dealership’s namesake and owner, Tom Heffernan, and dined on brats at tables in the showroom and the...