kids

Eagle Center hosting special programs over MEA

Oct 9, 2019

The National Eagle Center is offering MEA Weekend exhibits and programs for the whole family Oct. 17-19.“Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Wabasha area,” said Ed Hahn, marketing manager at the National Eagle Center. “With Minnesota kids out of school for the annual MEA break, it is the...

Stopping for a school bus is the law

Aug 28, 2019

In Minnesota, school is getting in full swing and everyone needs a few school bus safety reminders.In Minnesota, motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights or a stop arm when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided...

2nd night of Bluff View reading will include “super heroes” on July 30

Jul 24, 2019

The Bluff View Summer Reading Program is in full swing. On June 27 they held the first reading night of the summer with over 100 children attending, plus a number of parents and grandparents. It was the largest turnout they have ever had.Tuesday, July 30 is the next reading night, from 5:30 p.m. to...

DNR gives School’s Out - Campout Challenge

Apr 17, 2019

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Sarah Strommen has big plans for the first weekend of summer break: Fill as many Minnesota state parks’ campsites with school-aged kids and their families as possible.“As soon as school’s out for the year, let’s go camping!” Strommen said. “In fact...

Camp available for kids wanting to get healthy

Mar 20, 2019

Registration is open for Camp Wabi (pronounced Wah-bee), a typical summer camp, but with a slight twist.The camp is for kids entering sixth through 10th grades who want to achieve a healthy weight. In addition to swimming in a lake and singing by the campfire, Wabi campers receive healthy lifestyle...

Koats for Kidz offers winter wear

Oct 24, 2018

The Koats for Kidz program has warm winter wear available for children ages newborn to 17 years.“It is that time again when we are starting to think about the winter months ahead and keeping our children warm,” a news release stated.People can call 651-262-7920 to schedule an appointment....

Koats for Kidz is accepting donations of winter jackets

Sep 27, 2018

The Koats for Kidz program is collecting coats for infants through adult sizes now through Oct. 22. Slightly worn or new coats are preferred.People can drop off their donations at Alliance Bank, Lake City Federal Bank, Fiesta Foods or at any church in Lake City.Distribution dates will be announced...

Art center open house offers look at summer art programs

Aug 15, 2018

Lake City Area Arts invites the public to come to the art center Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to see what the budding artists have been doing in the summer art classes. People can meet the artists and the teachers and hear about all the exciting things that were offered in the first...

31 kids take part in summer tennis camp

Aug 8, 2018

Thirty-one kids took part in a six-week tennis camp that ran three days a week this summer. Most of the participants were in grades seven through 12. Their motto was “See+move, bend+hit = win”. They were coached by Henry Dison, Erich Grabowski, Dave Kohutko and Dave Toole.

Kids Crusade begins July 29 at Valley View

Jul 18, 2018

Nationally known traveling entertainer, Greg Phillips brings his “Funbelievable” show to Valley View Assembly of God Church in Lake City, starting Sunday, July 29 through Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening.Every summer Greg travels across the nation to present his programs for...