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COVID-19
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News of the pandemic changes fast. For the must up-to-date information, we recommend the following sources, starting with the most local:
- City of Lake City COVID-19 web page
- Lake City Police Department Facebook Page
- Lake City Emergency Management Facebook Page
- Lake City Public Schools COVID-19 web page
- Wabasha County COVID-19 web page
- Wabasha County Public Health Facebook Page
- Goodhue County COVID-19 web page
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 web page
- Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 web page
Long-time Santa, Mrs. Claus continue holiday tradition
Dec 16, 2020
John Lewis has played Santa for 34 years. On Saturday, Dec. 12, he donned the red suit and, with his wife Marie playing Mrs. Claus by his side, greeted families at a Santa drive-by event on North High Street. Because of COVID-19 the Claus’s stayed inside a truck decorated with antlers and other...
Infection rates surge in local counties
Dec 9, 2020
The number confirmed COVID-19 cases more than doubled in each of the last two months in both Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, according to data for their respective public health agencies. On Oct. 9, Wabasha County had 261 confirmed cases. On Nov. 9, that number had risen to 551. On Dec. 8, it was 1,...
School board: Back to hybrid
Dec 9, 2020
Most Lake City Public Schools students will return to classrooms next week.
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Lake City School Board voted 5-2 to switch back to a hybrid learning model after several weeks of distance learning.
Students will resume their hybrid schedule beginning Dec. 14.
For...
Mayo changes testing process for respiratory illnesses
Dec 9, 2020
As fall and winter begin, patients will increasingly experience illnesses with symptoms similar to COVID-19, and Mayo Clinic said it wants to help patients get answers quickly and easily.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 8, Mayo Clinic combined the triage and testing process for COVID-19, influenza and...
Final food distribution planned for Dec. 29
Dec 9, 2020
A third and final pop-up food distribution is planned for Dec. 29 at Underwood Park in Lake City.
Federal funding has paid for two recent distributions, one on Nov. 24, and another on Dec. 4. Channel One Regional Food Bank, The City of Lake City, Lake City Economic Development Authority, Lake City...
Gift shopping is an opportunity to help keep the community strong
Dec 2, 2020
Want more bang for your buck this holiday season?
As you plan your Christmas shopping this year, consider doing it right here in Lake City. Besides getting a present for your loved one, you will be helping to keep our community strong.
It is no secret small businesses are struggling in these...
AA group changes meeting schedule
Dec 2, 2020
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lake City Alcoholics Anonymous has changed its meeting schedule.
In-person meetings take place on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake City United Methodist Church, 213 N. Oak St., Lake City. Enter through the back door from the parking lot.
Online meetings are held...
Food distribution planned Friday
Dec 2, 2020
A second, larger, pop-up food distribution event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4.
From 10 a.m. to noon while supplies last, anyone negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can pick up 30-pound food boxes filled with milk, fruits, vegetables, and protein.
There’s no charge and no paperwork to...
Surprising demand for free food boxes
Nov 25, 2020
Distribution of 147 boxes of food from Channel One was supposed to begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
But with cars already lining up to receive the boxes at 10 a.m., the volunteers working the food distribution event decided to open early. By about 10:45 a.m., all the food was gone and some people had...
Santa Paws not immune to COVID-19
Nov 25, 2020
There won’t be a Santa Paws tree at the Lake City Public Library this year for people who want to buy gifts for pets awaiting adoption.
“The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society and the Lake City Public Library regret to announce that we must cancel our traditional co-sponsored Santa Paws Tree this year...
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