Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Albrecht leaving chamber for HBC

Aug 21, 2019

Linda Albrecht, who helped lead the Lake City Chamber of Commerce through a leadership transition and then stayed on as executive assistant, has accepted a job with HBC, according to this week’s “Chamber Links” email newsletter. Her last day at the chamber is Friday. In 2017, when then-Executive...

Estimated 1,500 frolick on lakefront during Float-a-Palooza

Aug 21, 2019

With warm and sunny conditions and a new event geared toward children, the second annual Float-a-Palooza appeared to be a success. “We would estimate the attendance to be around 1,500,” said Michelle Larson of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, which organized the event. “There were over 130 boats...

Updated: Float-a-Palooza 2019 is Saturday

Aug 14, 2019

The count-down to Float-A-Palooza is almost over. On Saturday the second annual family beach party returns to the marina beach area next to Ohuta Park with music, food, digging, and floating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Something a little more serene is happening from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. that day. River’s...

Float-a-palooza 2019

Aug 8, 2019

Free family beach party at the marina beach next to Ohuta Park in Lake City. For more information people can view the event page accessible from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or on the Chamber’s website, www.lakecity.org.

Maui Mats arrive ahead of Float-A-Palooza

Jul 31, 2019

Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant Linda Albrecht next to 100 six-foot-by-18-foot Maui Mats that arrived at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Friday, July 26. The flotation pads normally sell for $500, but the Chamber is selling them for $350 in the run-up to the second annual Float-...

Water Ski  Days occurs

Jul 3, 2019

Photos from Water Ski Days 2019

Fireworks set for the Fourth

Jun 26, 2019

Fireworks over Lake Pepin will mark the celebration of the nation’s independence from Great Britain in Lake City on July 4. Michelle Larson of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, which is organizing the display, said it usually begins shortly after 10 p.m. The show will be similar in size to those...

It's Water Ski Days 2019

Jun 26, 2019

Lake City’s annual celebration of its claim to fame, Water Ski Days, is back from June 28 to June 30. Lake City is the birthplace of waterskiing, if you didn’t know. Water Ski Days features two water ski shows, live music, a beer garden, a carnival, inflatables, Republican pancakes, a craft fair,...

Letter: Smiles, warmth greeted Tour de Pepin rider

Jun 19, 2019

To the editor: Lake City and the surrounding communities sure know how to welcome guests! I recently traveled from Laramie, Wyo., to participate in the Tour de Pepin cycling event. I want to thank every volunteer, community, fellow rider, and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a...

Tour on record-setting pace before it begins

May 29, 2019

The 12th Annual Tour de Pepin will be taking place this Saturday, June 1, beginning at 7 a.m. With over 950 riders registered going into event day, this year is already breaking records and may just be the biggest Tour de Pepin yet. Tour de Pepin has become a popular early summer outing for...