City of Lake City

Travis Wettern recognized for 20 years with city electric utility

Oct 14, 2026

The Lake City City Council recognized Travis Wettern for 20 years with the city’s electric department at the council’s Monday, Oct. 12, meeting. Front row, from left: Wettern and Mayor Brian Quinn. Back row, from left: City Council Members Amy Alkire, Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, Faye Brown, and...

Q and A with city public works director about boil water advisory

Sep 30, 2026

Lake City spent the weekend under a boil water advisory issued by Lake City Public Utilities after a test indicated the presence of E. coli in the city water supply. The advisory was canceled Monday. To get a better understanding of the incident and the city’s water system, The Graphic submitted a...

Boil water notice felt around town

Sep 30, 2026

On Friday, Sept. 25, Lake City Public Utilities warned customers to boil tap water for at least a minute before using it after a Sept. 24 water sample tested positive for E. coli. On Monday, Sept. 28, the utility announced that E. coli was no longer detected in the city’s water supply and...

Local Lore: Lake City City Hall

Jul 15, 2026

The story of City Hall begins the same way that the story of the Lake City Fire Hall does. To recap, a history of the fire department put together by Mrs. Alice Lamb in 1940 states the present site of our City Hall was purchased for $450 (roughly $13,624 today) for an engine hall. The City...

Trees planted at Hok-Si-La to mark Arbor Day

Jun 3, 2026

The City of Lake City held an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event Saturday, May 30 at Hok-Si-La Park. Those in attendance were able to learn about the city’s tree planting efforts, hear from the city’s tree commission, learn the steps for planting a tree, get hands-on experience planting a few trees at...

Updated: Candidates file for city, county offices

Jun 3, 2026

With local elections fast approaching, eyes are on several open offices throughout Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, as well as Lake City’s City Council. This issue of the Graphic went to press Tuesday, June 2, before the filing deadline of June 2 at 5 p.m. Additional candidates will appear in the...

Orgs join forces to help kids learn to swim

May 20, 2026

A new partnership among the City of Lake City, Forward Bank, and The Greater Lake City Community Foundation will provide free swimming lessons for children enrolled in Levels 1–3 classes at the Lake City O’Neal Pool this summer, according to a news release. “The program is designed to help more...

Two streets employees honored for 10 years with City of Lake City

May 13, 2026

Lake City Streets Department employees Corey Meincke and Josh Meyer were both honored for 10 years of employment with the city during the May 11 city council meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Meyer, Mayor Brian Quinn, Meincke, and City Council members (middle row, from left) Cindy...

Sidewalk conditions a concern

Mar 4, 2026

I am writing this because I am concerned about the safety of Lake City citizens as they move about our town. I was recently told by a friend that she almost tripped on my sidewalk and that got me thinking. I’m elderly, I use a walker and I try to walk outdoors whenever I can. But, I have found...

Registration open for community garden plots

Feb 4, 2026

Registration for the 2026 season of the Lake City Community Garden has begun and will run through Friday, March 27. Registration materials are posted on the City of Lake City website, ci.lake-city.mn.us, under “Community Programs.” Additionally, printed copies may be obtained at the office of City...