business

Lewis opens Lake City Dental at former Perry Dental location

Nov 13, 2024

Lake City has a new dental practice. Tom Lewis, D.D.S., purchased the former Perry Dental location at 210 N. Lakeshore Dr., and opened Lake City Dental. He went to the University of Minnesota for undergraduate and dental school. Afterward he lived in Rochester and worked at Spring Valley Dental...

Chamber welcomes Busted Knuckles Garage, Repair, and Detail to community

Nov 6, 2024

On Oct. 18, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined Busted Knuckles to welcome this new business to our community with a ribbon cutting event. Located at 33859 US-61, Frontenac, Busted Knuckles Garage, Repair and Detail is a family-owned shop that opened its doors in November...

Dusek joins Eagle Valley Chiropractic

Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Bailey Dusek has joined the staff of Eagle Valley Chiropractic. Dusek graduated in April 2024 from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minn. She studied exercise and sport science, as well as nutrition, at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. At Northwestern Health...

Coats gets new role at Forward Bank

Oct 30, 2024

Forward Bank announced that Jeff Coats has been appointed Senior Vice President / Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer. “This critical role reﬂects the bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in our communities and promoting economic growth in underserved areas,” the bank said in a news...

Hockey star shops local for vehicle

Oct 23, 2024

When Taylor Heise (right), star of the reigning Professional Women’s Hockey League champion Minnesota Frost, decided to retire the Jeep she’s driven for the past seven years, she decided its replacement would come from the Ford dealership in her home town, Lake City. Heise’s new ride is a 2024...

Walkers: Old Bank Bar and Grill to close Nov. 4

Sep 11, 2024

After 45 years and much consideration, we are announcing the closing of the Old Bank Bar and Grill on Nov. 4. We would like to take this moment to thank all of our staff, past and present, for your devotion and professionalism to your job. To our customers and community we leave with a deep sense...

Chamber moves into its own building

Sep 4, 2024

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce has a new home. Last week the organization moved a block north, from 100 S. Lakeshore Drive to 122 N. Lakeshore Drive. The free-standing building shares a block with Alliance Bank Lake City and Marine Center. The Chamber’s first day officially operating from the...

Wild Wings Plaza aims to be a destination, community hub

Aug 7, 2024

About 40 people gazed intently at their Bingo cards as Angela Harmon called the game Thursday, Aug. 1, at Wild Wings Plaza. Piled on a countertop nearby were the non-perishable food items and school supplies they donated for the chance to play. It’s one of three Bingo nights and four public events...

Marien’s Deli to close after nearly 40 years on Lyon Avenue

Jul 24, 2024

Dear Valued Customers, After serving our beloved community for nearly 39 fulfilling years (Dave and Ginger Marien - 20 years; Jeff and Jeri Prigge - nearly 19 years), it is with mixed emotions that we announce the difficult decision to permanently close Marien’s Deli on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. This...

New chapter at Ford dealership

Jun 12, 2024

For the first time in over a half century, the Ford dealership in Lake City has a new owner, and a new name. On June 3, Zumbrota-based Mosaic Auto Group purchased Tom Heffernan Ford from its namesake, Tom Heffernan, according to a Facebook announcement. The dealership at 310 N. Lakeshore Dr. is...