Lake City

Lake City polling places busy

Nov 4, 2026

Polling places in Lake City got off to a busy start on Nov. 3 for the midterm general election. Election judges Donna Ohl and Ann Nibbe were tasked with directing voters either into the City Hall ballroom or the council chambers, depending on the precinct where they live. They said a line had...

Lake City in 1776

Jul 1, 2026

Celebrating July 4th this year comes with the special fact that this is our nation’s 250th birthday. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, however, the concept of our hometown wouldn’t be thought of for almost another century. So, what was “Lake City” like 250 years ago?...

Friends’ ski trip tradition spans decades

Apr 8, 2026

For more than four decades, a group of Lake City friends—who first met in grade school and came of age together in high school—kept a simple tradition alive: one ski trip together each year. It began without much planning. A few of the group decided to get away for a weekend of skiing on the cheap...

Local Lore: An overview of Lake City’s parks

Jan 28, 2026

Have you ever found yourself at a park in Lake City wondering “Who was McCahill?” or “What does Hok-Si-La mean?” Turns out the story of park names in Lake City is not only a rabbit hole, but an entire network of them! Therefore, there will be subsequent articles going further in depth on some of...

Mosaic Ford owners to sell dealership

Jan 7, 2026

Mosaic Auto Group has announced that it will be selling Mosaic Ford Lake City following a request from Ford Motor Company related to market representation and long-term growth strategy, according to a news release. “Mosaic Auto Group currently operates two Ford dealerships within approximately 30...

Meaningful holidays in Lake City

Dec 24, 2025

During the month of December, there are many special events throughout the Lake City community in celebration of the Christmas season. Events happen in churches, community organizations, neighborhoods, or family groups. The events in the community support every age person. Shopping locally is...

Recognizing Lake City’s thriving non-profit community

Aug 20, 2025

In the five years since my wife and I moved back permanently to Lake City, I have become more aware of our thriving non-profit community and the many volunteers engaged in supporting their favored organization. It’s an amazing example of how much good work can be accomplished by those willing to...

Lake City, do you know how good you are?

Aug 13, 2025

Aug. 7 marked the end of one of the most beautiful and gratifying chapters of my life — 21 years in Lake City. Our house is sold and now I (widowed in 2024) am moving on to a new chapter — farmland near River Falls, Wis., farmland that was my birthplace. But my respect, appreciation, and...

What makes Lake City so special: Shopping

Nov 20, 2024

I’m not really an enthusiastic shopper but I wanted to follow up on Terri Orth’s article last week about the wonderful stores, galleries and retail establishments here in Lake City—and their hardworking and creative owners. I completely agree with Terri’s advocacy for supporting our local stores...

Local fire departments plan open houses around fire prevention week

Oct 2, 2024

The fire departments in Lake City and Zumbro Falls are having their annual open houses on successive weekends this month. First up is the Lake City Fire Department open house on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake City Fire Hall, 208 S. High St. It’s an opportunity to meet...