Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Fireworks postponed until July 9

Jul 6, 2022

A grim Fourth of July forecast led the Lake City Chamber of Commerce to postpone the annual fireworks show over Lake Pepin until Saturday, July 9. “It’s never an easy call to make, but the forecast is not looking in our favor for tonight’s display,” the Chamber said in a public Facebook post. “...

Rain holds off, nearly 800 ride in Tour de Pepin

Jun 8, 2022

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce said that “nearly 800 people from across the state, region, and country came to Lake City for the 15th annual Tour de Pepin” on Saturday, June 4. “Initial feedback from the riders has been overwhelmingly positive. We are already excited to start planning next year...

700+ riders expected for Saturday's Tour de Pepin

Jun 1, 2022

Over 700 riders have signed up so far to participate in this year s Tour de Pepin bicycle ride around Lake Pepin on Saturday, June 4. We are hoping the weather forecast holds out, but cooler temps sure will be better for riders than in 2021 with the temps hitting 100 degrees, said Elizabeth...

Michelle Larson wins Outstanding Alumni award from Minnesota State College Southeast

May 25, 2022

At its Commencement Ceremony held in Winona on May 13, Minnesota State College (MSC) Southeast named Michelle Larson, Class of 2014, the Red Wing Outstanding Alumni Award winner for 2022. She was nominated for the award by MSC Southeast Director of Communications, Katryn Conlin. “Starting with a...

Water Ski Days buttons available

May 25, 2022

Buttons for the 50th annual Water Ski Days festival are now on sale at locations around Lake City. Water Ski Days buttons are $5 each or 3 for $10. The commemorative button is required for admission into the beverage tent along with entertainment tickets. Also, the button provides access to the...

Angie Foss joins Merchants Bank

May 4, 2022

Lake City resident Angie Foss has joined Merchants Bank as a Mortgage Lender, according to Tom Pasch, President for Merchants Bank in Red Wing. “Angie’s passionate about building relationships with her clients and that, along with the expertise that comes with being a seasoned mortgage lender,...

This one was for the girls

May 4, 2022

Girls Day Out organizers are hailing the event as a success. “Our chilly wet pre-spring weather makes us appreciate the awesome day we had even more,” Jil Garry of Treats and Treasures wrote in an email to the Chamber of Commerce following the event. “We had people from Rochester, Winona, and the...

Chamber honky-tonk

Apr 27, 2022

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce held a country-themed banquet Thursday, April 21, at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club with country music performed by Tim Emmons and the Stranger and barbecue from Kelly’s Lakehouse. Many in attendance came wearing cowboy boots, hats and other western attire. “We...

Chamber announces annual meeting, celebration on April 21

Mar 30, 2022

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and celebration will occur on April 21 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club. “The theme of the event is ‘Big Texas BBQ’ and will feature house smoked and grilled meats from Kelly’s Lake House, games, and country and Americana music from the wonderfully...

First dollar for SHOP•TIQUE

Feb 23, 2022

Lake City Chamber of Commerce ambassadors recently presented a First Dollar to SHOP•TIQUE. Owned by Lake City native Shelly Daood of Bound to be Creative, SHOP•TIQUE is a new handmade shop on North 10th Street in Lake City. “Daood took her 15-plus years of sewing, love for handmade and craft show...