Central Point

Johnson’s Central Point talk covers Rest Island, Sea Wing, and more

Oct 12, 2022

The Lake City 150th Celebration Committee hosted Fred Johnson, a Red Wing native and historian, on Sunday afternoon at Hok-Si-La Park. Johnson shared his knowledge of the history of Central Point to 40-50 attendees. His story started with the early explorers to the area and carried on through...

Frederick Johnson to speak about Central Point history on Oct. 9

Oct 5, 2022

Frederick Johnson, a Red Wing native and teacher in the St. Paul school system, has an abiding interest in the history of the Goodhue County area. On Oct. 9 at Hok-Si-La Park, he’ll share some of the research he’s done on the area of Central Point and Rest Island. He’ll also talk about the 1890...

Runoff could be jeopardizing new trail

Jul 27, 2022

While visiting with my brother I decided to walk the walking/bicycling path from the Gold Star Memorial out to Hok-Si-La park. It is a great walking path. However, being it was part of the recent highway improvement project I was surprised to see that water run off from the highway is washing out...

Bursting in air

Jul 8, 2020

Fourth of July fireworks launched from Marina Point explode overhead and are reflected in the waters of Lake Pepin during the annual fireworks display organized by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. The recently completed northern section of the Riverwalk attracted dozens of fireworks watchers, who...

Crest leaves mess but could have been worse

Apr 3, 2019

By the time you read this, Mississippi River levels at Lake City will most likely be on their way down. The crest of 17.63 feet came sometime Monday, according to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service. The service expected water levels to make steady downward progress...

Flood forecasts put Lake City on alert

Mar 20, 2019

With the National Weather Service reporting that low level flooding on the Mississippi River at Lake City is a virtual certainty and a better than 50 percent chance of major flooding, city officials are developing response plans. Lake City’s marina, public works department, and emergency...

Florence Township History Fair is April 23

Apr 13, 2016

The Friends of Florence Town Hall will host a Florence Township History Fair on Saturday, April 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the town hall, 33915 Hwy. 61, Frontenac. The afternoon will feature refreshments and door prizes. There is no entry fee, and everyone is welcome to attend. At 2 p.m., James...