Lake City American Legion

Legion, auxiliary honor World War II-era veteran Betty Campion on her 102nd birthday

Oct 22, 2025

Representatives of the Lake City American Legion and Auxiliary presented veteran and Lake City resident Betty Campion with a blooming plant in honor of her 102nd birthday. Campion is seated above holding her enlistment orders from 1944. Behind her, from left, are Legion and auxiliary members Deb...

700 Flags of Valor raised funds for community, veterans projects

Jul 9, 2025

Lake City American Legion Post 110 Auxiliary The American Legion Post 110 and the Auxiliary express gratitude to the Lake City community for their support of the Flags of Valor display during Water Ski Days. 700 Flags were placed. Volunteers assist to unload trailers, attach flags to poles and...

Legion presents commendations to Lake City Fire Department training personnel

Jul 2, 2025

Lake City American Legion Post 110 recently presented certificates of commendation to the training personnel of the Lake City Fire Department. “We’re thanking them for their outstanding service and helpfulness to the community of Lake City,” Legion Commander Dick Grobe said. From left are Legion...

Four headed to school safety patrol summer camp

Jun 18, 2025

Four Bluff View Elementary School fifth graders have been selected to attend Legionville Safety Patrol Camp this summer in Brainerd, Minn., according to a news release from the school. “These four students will serve as Patrol Captains during their 6th grade year at Bluff View Elementary,” the...

Volunteers invited to assist Flags of Valor setup and removal

Jun 18, 2025

The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored Flags Of Valor will be flying along Hwy. 61 North from Ohuta. Park to Kelly’s Lakehouse Restaurant from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29. Everyone is invited to assist in setting up and taking down the flags. Flags will be assembled at Gold...

Legion commander presents district resolution during Historical Society Open Hours

May 28, 2025

All kinds of unexpected things happen at the Lake City Historical Society Open Hours. When Lake City American Legion Post Commander Dick Grobe learned that Mayor Brian Quinn planned to attend last Friday’s event, he arranged to come by to present a resolution from First District American Legion...

Legion, auxiliary donate $2,000 to Wabasha County drone program

May 28, 2025

Lake City American Legion Post 110 and its auxiliary recently presented a $2,000 donation to Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh. The money will help with the sheriff’s office’s drone program. The Legion and auxiliary raised the money from the annual Flags of Valor display. Pictured from left are...

Legion honors 50-year members

May 21, 2025

Louis McCahill American Legion Post 110 in Lake City recently honored two members for 50 years of continous membership. Commander Dick Grobe presented 50-year membership certificates to Legion members Erland Banks and Roy Dirksen.

Lake City hosts district Legion convention

May 21, 2025

Louis McCahill American Legion Post 110 in Lake City and its auxiliary hosted the First District American Legion convention on May 17 at Wild Wings Plaza. Meetings and speeches took place throughout the day, which coincided with Armed Forces Day. One morning speaker described forming a Legion Post...

Legion presents ‘Certificate of Commendation for Public Service’ to Lake City Police Department

Mar 26, 2025

Lake City Mayor Brian Quinn was on hand recently as representatives of Lake City American Legion Post presented Lake City Police Department staff with a “Certificate of Commendation for Public Service.” In a Facebook post, the mayor said it was an “honor” to join the Legion for the presentation. “...