City of Lake City
Megan Smith speaks at Rotary Club meeting
May 11, 2022
Lake City City Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith was the guest speaker at Lake City Rotary Club May 9. “She spoke about all the many things that are happening in our community,” the club said in a news release. Pictured are Smith (left) and Rotary Club member Steve Lang. The...
Corrected: ‘Safe Routes’ get a try-out
May 11, 2022
Two temporary traffic changes are now in place along South Prairie Street in Lake City as part of a Minnesota Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School demonstration project.
At the intersection of Prairie Street and Lakewood Avenue, bollards, red paint, and reflective tape create a...
Council approval paves the way for development along North 10th Street
Apr 27, 2022
A replatting approved by the Lake City City Council on April 11 could herald some development on a 7.8 acre vacant area adjoining North 10th Street.
The new plat approved by the council converts what had been 24 townhome lots into five lots zoned light industrial.
Grisim Enterprises owns the...
City Clean Up Day is April 30
Apr 27, 2022
Lake City residents can dispose of certain types of unwanted junk at Clean Up Day on April 30, from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Lake City Recycling, 401 S. 8th St.
A current utility bill verifying residence and garbage charge is required. People can print their bill from Xpress Bill pay if they pay...
Tours of Lake City wastewater treatment plant announced
Apr 20, 2022
People can find out about how Lake City treats all of the water leaving wastewater pipes in the city by touring the Lake City Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
“As part of the We Are Water exhibition on view from April 28 - June 20 at the Lake City...
Kiwanians honor retiring Hok-Si-La Park manager
Apr 20, 2022
The Lake City Kiwanis Club at a recent weekly luncheon general membership meeting, held at the Port 104, made a presentation and acknowledgement with a certificate of appreciation to Hok-Si-La Park manager Joanne Klees, who is retiring this year.
“In addition, as part of the meal, the club...
We Are Water comes to Lake City April 28
Apr 20, 2022
Lake City is one of seven host communities for We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and event series meant to foster a connection between people and water resources.
“We Are Water MN deepens connections between the humanities and water through a network of partnerships, a traveling exhibit, and...
Foundation announces tree planting initiative
Apr 20, 2022
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation, under its “Community Beautification” thrust, has announced a new fundraising initiative to provide financial support for planting more trees throughout our community.
Spearheaded by a gift from Dean and Joanne Flugstad, this effort will match...
As public ash tree removal continues, city urges residents to watch for EAB on private trees
Apr 13, 2022
One of the biggest ash trees in Lake City came down last week.
The former boulevard resident on the 400 block of Woodburn Street was a recent casualty of the emerald ash borer (EAB).
Since it first appeared in Lake City in 2017, the invasive insect infestation has claimed over half of the city’s...
Mayor Nichols speaks to third grade students
Apr 6, 2022
Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols visited Bluff View Elementary third grade on March 31. “The third grade students are studying government in social studies so it was a fun way to connect the unit to our local government in Lake City,” said Danielle Hegge, a third grade teacher at Bluff View. “Mayor...
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