Lake City American Legion

Flags of Valor display returns after gap year

Apr 21, 2021

The Lake City American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Post 110 have announce that the Flags of Valor display of American flags will be held during Water Ski Days again this year. “This will be our fifth year of sponsoring the flag display along North Highway 61 from Ohuta Park to the Lake House...

Legion holds moving sale

Apr 14, 2021

The Lake City American Legion sold furniture dishes, flatware, flags (pictured), and more over the weekend as the closing date for the sale of the building in downtown Lake City approached. Representatives of the Legion said they would have more to announce publicly once the sale was final.

Veterans honored in-person and online

Nov 18, 2020

A tribute to veterans took place in Patton Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. At 11 a.m., the bell at City Hall across the street from the park tolled 11 times. Then the American Legion and VFW Color Guard did a rifle salute followed by a performance of taps. In attendance were a handful of auxiliary...

In Patton Park, flags fly in honor  of veterans and first responders

Nov 11, 2020

Flags placed by the Lake City American Legion Post line the walkways of Patton Park Tuesday to honor all veterans and first responders. On Wednesday, Veterans Day, the park was scheduled to host a rifle salute, followed a city hall bell tolling.

Legion, auxiliary mark American Education Week

Nov 11, 2020

American Education Week is November 16-20. It has been celebrated since 1921. American Legion Post 110 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110 thank our educators who are doing their best to provide excellence in education for our youth. We honor their perseverance during this difficult time...

Veterans Day is Wednesday

Nov 4, 2020

Local events are planned to honor former members of the U.S. armed forces on and around Nov. 11. Lake City Area Arts has a military appreciation exhibit on display. “This exhibit features over 20 artists - many of whom are veterans or family members of veterans,” according to a news release, and...

Officer of the year is expert DUI enforcer

Sep 23, 2020

The Lake City American Legion on Monday, Sept. 21, presented Lake City Police Officer Mike Becklund with its officer of the year award. Lake City Police Chief Cory Kubista nominated Becklund for the honor. The department had this to say about Becklund’s selection: “Mike has led the department in (...

Color guard performs at Elba veterans park rededication ceremony

Aug 5, 2020

Lake City Louis McCahill Post 110 Color Guard Team was invited and participated in the Elba, Minn., Veterans Memorial Park rededication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 1, according to the post. Members participating were (front row, from left) Marv Holmstadt, Glen Mueller - Winona County Commander, Art...

Legion presents honors

Jul 29, 2020

Recently the Lake City American Legion Louis McCahill Post 110 recognized four veterans for achievements as members of Post 110. Receiving certificate awards were, for 50 years as an American Legion member, Donald Klein, Ron Gnotke, and Jon Steffenhagen. Sandra Bendickson received a certificate...

Legion resumes monthly meetings

Jun 11, 2020

American Legion Post 110 in Lake City will resume its regular monthly meetings on Monday, June 15. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Legion clubrooms at 224 S. Washington Street in Lake City. All legion members are invited to attend. This will be the first general monthly meeting since...