business

Gartner Law Office sold, Gartner and Shell to retire

Nov 15, 2023

Long time Lake City based law firm Gartner Law Office, Ltd. has announced the retirement of attorney Phil Gartner and that of his long-term associate, Maxine Shell, as he transitions his practice to the law firm of Wagner Oehler, Ltd. “Phil appreciates the opportunity to have served his clients...

Mutt Cuts shears handed to next generation

Nov 1, 2023

Maria Voorhees-Reincke (right) of Maria’s Mutt Cuts hands the dog grooming shears to her daughter, Kylee Voorhees. Kylee is taking over the grooming business at 155 Hillwood Drive. People who would like to make an appointment can call 651-448-0437.

Rigelman again named to President’s Council

Oct 25, 2023

Charlene Rigelman of Frontenac has been named a member of the 2023 President’s Council of New York Life. Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement, according to a news release....

Lake Pepin Floral owner Carolyn Wenzel is saying goodbye after 23 years

Oct 25, 2023

After helping Lake City with weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions too numerous to mention over the last 23 years as owner of Lake Pepin Floral, Carolyn Wenzel has announced that her last day is Oct. 31. She’s been meeting with potential buyers in the hopes of...

Retiring Rather Bee Quilting owners reflect on 25 years

Oct 18, 2023

Editor’s note: This interview with retiring Rather Bee Quilting (RBQ) owners Jan Bruce and Judy Rutz was conducted by Kristen Eide-Tollefson and edited by Pam Miller. Jan and Judy: In June 1998, we opened our store at 166 Washington St. in Lake City. We were there for seven years. In 2005, we...

Lakeshore Agency buys Gillford Mutual’s agency business

Oct 11, 2023

Lakeshore Agency has acquired Gillford Mutual Insurance Company’s agency subsidiary, the companies announced. Gillford Mutual Insurance will continue to operate its insurance business at 122 N. Lakeshore Drive in Lake City. Its agency customers will now have their policies serviced by Lakeshore...

The Copper Mug is coming to former Railhouse Grill

Sep 13, 2023

A new eatery is coming to the space that was home to Railhouse Grill, and later Salt and Pepper. Heidi and Brent Walker, along with their daughter Kriston Rabehl and her husband Tanner, hope to open the Copper Mug in early October. The name is a nod to the mugs used to serve Moscow Mule and a...

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...

Wiuff joins Gillford Mutual as agent

Jul 5, 2023

Gillford Insurance Agency has added newly licensed agent Jessica Wiuff to the agency, according to a news release. Wiuff is a 2021 graduate of Rochester Community and Technical College, receiving an Associates of Science in Business and Accounting. She completed her insurance licensing...

A great time celebrating a long time at Tom Heffernan Ford

Jun 14, 2023

An estimated 400-500 people attended an open house Friday, June 9, at Tom Heffernan Ford in Lake City where the dealership and its namesake were celebrating 50 years in business. Tom Heffernan founded Tom Heffernan Ford in Lake City in 1973. Decorated with balloons and filled with tables inside...