Jul 28, 2016
To the editor:
What many citizens don’t realize and I also suspect some of the candidates running for the office of City Council do not realize are the many “hats” and roles that are worn and championed by that sitting member.
Of the many activities, one activity or role stands out as the most...
Jul 21, 2016
Citizens in Lake City have some summer homework to do prior to the Aug. 9 primary election.
The first of a two-part study guide appears on pages 8 and 9 in today’s Graphic.
Lake City voters will elect three City Council members and a mayor in this fall’s general election.
Twelve people are seeking...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I have, after graduating from the University of Minnesota, owned and made profitable four different businesses throughout my career. They range from buying a feed business from a bank, developing it and...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I grew up in Lake City in a family that cared about our community. My parents, Martin and Lefty Peters owned the Blue Moon Cafe for 46 years in downtown Lake City. I am now a retired adjunct professor...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
My family has been in Lake City since Abner Dwelle moved to Lake City in the 1800’s and helped plat Lake City. I graduated from Lincoln High School in 1973 and went to Rochester Technical College for a...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I am a homeowner and business owner in the Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co. I have a college degree, and have worked as a registered nurse for 40-plus years in various public and private health care...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1961 with a degree in business administration. Thereafter, graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1966. My wife, Dana and I moved to Lake City...
Jul 21, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and achieved a bachelor of science in chemistry. I’m currently working for the clinical and forensic toxicology laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester....