Destination Lake City

DLC president attends USA Water Ski and Wake Sports banquet in Florida

Apr 17, 2024

Destination Lake City (DLC) President John Hutchinson attended the Annual USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony on April 6 in Winter Haven, Fla. According to Hutchinson, he attended for several reasons, “DLC sponsored its first scholarship to a young individual who is involved in...

Big year ahead for Lake City

Jan 3, 2024

It’s 2024, and many Lake City organizations responded to a Graphic request for plans and intentions that together provide a picture (albeit incomplete) of the year ahead. In many cases, they are looking for members, volunteers, participants, and donors to help make their vision a reality. There...

Destination Lake City decorates pavilion with lights designed to better withstand the elements

Nov 22, 2023

Destination Lake City (DLC) recently decorated the Pavilion at Ohuta Park with holiday lighting. According to John Hutchinson, DLC’s president, this year’s decorating lights and garlands were made possible through several DLC members’ private donations. “Last year’s lighting was severely blown...

Destination Lake City holds annual picnic, is looking at how to Save the Wave

Aug 23, 2023

Destination Lake City (DLC) held its fourth annual picnic and general meeting at Ohuta Park on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Approximately 30 people were in attendance and all withstood the stiff winds while enjoying grilled brats and hot dogs along with a broad variety of delicious side dishes members...

Lake City postcard mural coming to pharmacy wall

Aug 9, 2023

Lake City is about to experience a splash of color as the transformation of the Kennedy Drug by Sterling’s south facing exterior wall becomes a colorful, eye-catching and welcoming mural. The Lake City Mural Committee (formerly the LC 150th Celebration Committee) and Destination Lake City (DLC)...

Samuelson plaques installed

Jul 5, 2023

On June 30 Brodin Studios of Kimball, Minn., installed plaques at Ohuta Park which describe the event (beginning of waterskiing) of July 2, 1922 and recognize the donors who made the statue and the plaques possible. According to John Hutchinson, Destination Lake City’s (DLC) president, “It’s...

DLC postpones Clean-Up event

Apr 26, 2023

Destination Lake City is again postponing its annual Clean-Up Day due to flooding on Lake Pepin. Originally scheduled for April 22 and postponed until April 29, the event is now postponed until further notice, according to Destination Lake City Representative Sandy Meier. For more information,...

Clean-Up Day set for April 29

Apr 19, 2023

Destination Lake City (DLC) will hold its seventh annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 29. The event was originally planned for April 22 with April 29 as a back-up date, but it was postponed due to flooding on Lake Pepin. “Everyone is invited and you do not need to be a DLC member to...

Lake City represented at water ski hall of fame induction event

Apr 19, 2023

A delegation from Lake City was invited to attend and present at The USA Water Ski and Wake Sport Foundation’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 15 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Fla. Mayor Mark Nichols, Planning Commissioner and Destination Lake City board member, Marco Molinari,...

DLC, sponsors made Mile Wide Open happen

Feb 15, 2023

The sun warmed the many participants of last weekend’s annual ice golf event, newly dubbed The Mile Wide Open, in recognition of Lake City’s location on the widest part of Lake Pepin. Destination Lake City (DLC) volunteers both staffed and participated in the two-day event in support of their...