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Pelicans visit area in droves on their spring migration

Apr 23, 2020

Just a few of the hundreds of pelicans on Frontenac Pond Sunday, according to Ben Threinen, who took this photo. He went back Monday and found only six were left. 

A lot can happen in 160 years gala

Sep 12, 2019

The community of Frontenac is planning a gala celebration of its 160th anniversary, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Numerous educational events and displays are planned throughout the community. Area food vendors will provide a variety of food options. Planned events include self-guided tours of the...

National Night Out is Aug. 6

Jul 31, 2019

National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6, with celebrations planned in Lake City, Florence Township, and Zumbro Falls. The annual night of block parties is designed to create connections among neighbors and law enforcement as a way to combat crime. Neighborhoods throughout Lake City host parties each...

Rare painting of river at Frontenac on display at Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona

Jul 3, 2019

An 1875 oil painting of Frontenac Point is on now on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. The painting, by artist Joseph R. Meeker, is the only known portrayal of the lighthouse that once stood on the point, according to local historian Lorry Wendland. Meeker likely sketched the...

Quist to share “God’s Angry Man” at history fair Oct. 27

Oct 17, 2018

Friends of the Florence Town Hall will host a Florence Township History Fair Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. at the town hall, 33915 Hwy 61 in Frontenac.A 2 p.m. author B. Wayne Quist with his book “God’s Angry Man” the incredible journey of Private Joe Haan tells the story of war (WWII)...

Church celebrates 150 years

Oct 3, 2018

People listen to live music as the Christ Episcopal Church two-day 150th anniversary celebration wound down Sunday, Sept. 30 in Old Frontenac. The church hosted entertainment, refreshments, a special worship service, and was the starting point for Old Frontenac history tours.

1860s base ball returns to Old Frontenac

Sep 19, 2018

On Saturday, Sept. 22 people are invited to Wakondiota Park in Old Frontenac to witness friendly competition in 1860s base ball between the Crescents Base Ball Club of Red Wing, the Northfield Silver Stars, and St. Croix Base Ball Club of Stillwater. Matches will be held at noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p...

National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 7

Aug 1, 2018

National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 7, with celebrations planned in Lake City, Florence Township, Zumbro Falls, and at the Criminal Justice Center in Wabasha. The annual night of block parties is designed to create connections among neighbors and law enforcement as a way to combat crime....

Corrected: Goodhue County Board delays decision on mine near Frontenac

Jun 14, 2018

Eighteen concerned citizens sat at the Goodhue County Board meeting on June 5 to watch commissioners consider issuing a conditional-use permit to re-open a former mining operation. Commissioner Paul Drotos raised the public’s arguments against the mining facility at the top of the discussion point...

Mixed results for area bonding projects

Jun 7, 2018

Efforts to obtain state bonding money for area projects had mixed success at the state legislature this year, with winners to the north and south and disappointment in between. Red Wing obtained money for its effort to route its bike trail around Barn Bluff, according to Skip Jobe of the Friends...