City of Lake 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...

City approves levy, budget

Dec 10, 2025

The Lake City City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation Meeting during its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, before unanimously approving the final budget and levy for the coming year. The Truth in Taxation meeting included a presentation on the city property tax levy from City Finance...

Volunteers sought for city’s planning and historic preservation commissions

Nov 19, 2025

The City of Lake City is calling on community members to help shape the city’s future by volunteering for one of two important boards: the Planning Advisory Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission. Both commissions play a vital role in guiding responsible development, protecting...

Banks Heating and Air Conditioning donates furnace, air conditioner for Hok-Si-La Park

Nov 12, 2025

Banks Heating and Air Conditioning in Lake City has donated and installed heating and air conditioning for the park manager residence at Hok-Si-La Park. Banks Heating and Air Conditioning owners Rodney and Heather Banks said their “family has enjoyed Hok-Si-La so much over the years, when it...

Ribbon cutting held for new pickleball courts

Oct 15, 2025

Lake City pickleball players celebrated the completion of two new pickleball courts at Underwood Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Fundraising committee members Mark Nichols, Brad and Wanda Pederson, and Kris Klassen were in attendance. “The two new courts bring us to a total of four...