ice cream

Confessions of an ice cream addict

Nov 19, 2025

There’s nothing a scoop of ice cream can’t fix, and we evidently do a lot of fixing as the United States is the world’s largest consumer of ice cream with the average American savoring 20 pounds or 4 gallons each year adding 13 billion dollars to the economy. Ninety percent of Americans have ice...

Dux reopens for summer

May 28, 2020

Dux ice cream shop on South Washington Street opened for the season on Thursday, May 21. Owner Gina Lynch said the timing of the opening wasn’t affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the menu was. Instead of hand-dipped cones and cups to order, ice cream was available in pre-portioned pints and...

Sundae, human sundae

May 8, 2019

A human sundae made with Bluff View Elementary School Principal Jim Borgschatz and Assistant Principal Tracy Oliver was the cherry on top of a day of rewards for students who participated in a fundraising drive for the Bluff View Special Fund. Top sellers during the fundraiser got to add toppings...

St. John's: We're ready for Water Ski Days

Jun 20, 2018

St. John’s Lutheran Church members and school students are preparing for the upcoming Water Ski Days (WSD) celebration. Some will be scooping up hand-dipped ice cream cones and root beer floats at the St. John’s ice cream stand, to be located in the southeast corner of Patton Park. St. John’s...

Annual ice cream social at history center

Jun 28, 2017

The Goodhue County Historical Society will offer a summer-themed Free Family Fun Day Sunday, July 2, from noon to 4 p.m., with ice cream, art activities, and free admission to explore exhibits.The day’s festivities are all free and open to the public.The fourth annual Ice Cream Social kicks off the...

Friday ice cream events celebrate dairy farmers

Jun 22, 2017

June is Dairy Month, and two Lake Ciy businesses are celebrating dairy farmers with ice cream giveaways on Friday, June 23. Ag Partners is hosting an ice cream social Friday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Lake City location, 512 S. 8th St. Alliance Bank, 105 E. Lyon Ave., will be giving...

Torch: The Scoop vs. Dairy Queen

Jan 5, 2017

Ice cream is a treat that many people enjoy in the summer, or throughout the year. It comes in a variety of flavors, from the simple vanilla to chocolate fudge brownie. Dairy Queen, a chain restaurant, has been around for a long time and has soft serve ice cream, served in many different styles...