Lake City High School
Fall sports underway
Aug 19, 2026
Practice for many fall season athletes at Lincoln High School began Monday, Aug. 17. This year the school district is going cashless for admissions to home games (see related story). Pictured above are Brenna Traynor (left) and Teagan Breyfogle running in last year’s state cross country meet.
Updated: As High School sports ticketing goes cashless, seniors and students get free passes
Aug 19, 2026
Lake City Public Schools is excited to welcome students, families, fans, and community members to the 2026-2027 school year and a new season of Lake City Athletics.
As part of this year’s athletic event experience, Lake City Public Schools is introducing a cashless ticketing system for all regular...
Local Lore: Lake City high schools
Aug 19, 2026
Continuing the saga of Lake City’s educational facilities, this week will focus on its public high schools and the series of additions and subtractions that yielded Lincoln High School as we know it today. Thank you again to Dr. Becky Houghton for sharing her research with me!
To recap a little...
Tiger band to perform in 100th National Cherry Festival Parade
Jul 8, 2026
The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is set to travel to Traverse City, Mich. this July to perform in the 100th annual National Cherry Festival Parade, a milestone celebration for one of the nation’s most iconic summer events.
The invitation marks a significant honor for the Tiger Band, as the...
'Be a Light' mural brightens basement at Lincoln High School
Jul 1, 2026
Colin Atkinson, art teacher at Lincoln High School, once again sent some promising art students to Mark Henry’s Buildings and Grounds Director’s office and custodial breakroom to generate ideas for a mural to brighten up the space.
In recent years, the basement of the 1930’s building has been a...
Drum major carries on family legacy
Jun 24, 2026
For one Lake City Tiger Marching Band drum major, this season is more than just a leadership opportunity, it’s a continuation of a family legacy.
Drum Major Bella Lane is following in the footsteps of her mother, Lailoni Lane, who served as drum major at Winona High School in 1993. Now, more than...
Letter: Commencement was bursting with community support
Jun 10, 2026
I have been to a number of commencement ceremonies but the best ever was Lincoln High School 2026. It was short, sincere and bursting with community support. And it was Lake City’s milestone 150th high school commencement.
I know that because Becky Houghton, Lincoln High School teacher (and...
Booster Club honors senior athlete members of the Class of 2026
May 27, 2026
The Lake City Athletic Booster Club hosted a special banquet celebrating senior athletes, the group said in a news release. “Coaches highlighted each athlete as we honored their dedication to Lake City athletics and the community. We wish them all the best in their next steps in life!”
Lincoln High School Awards Night 2026
May 20, 2026
Lincoln High School held its annual awards night on May 13 in the high school auditorium, where the winners of numerous scholarship and academic awards were announced.
Scholarship winners appear in this issue. Academic award winners will appear in the May 28 issue.
The Lake City Hispanic...
Prom-goers at Willow Brooke Farm
May 6, 2026
Lincoln High School students had their annual prom on Saturday, May 2. Below are some photos by teacher and yearbook advisor Heather Gilbertson of students at Willow Brooke Farm event center outside Red Wing.
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