Lake City Police Department

Hit and run under investigation

Jan 3, 2024
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a hit and run on Highway 61 on Saturday. It was the first of two accidents that happened within minutes of one another near mile marker 87 south of Red Wing, Sgt. Troy Christianson said. At 4:11 p.m. a “vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling...

Police officer will lead library winter emergency kit program

Oct 18, 2023
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2 p.m., to a winter emergency kit program led by Officer Aaron Foss of the Lake City Police Department. “Attendees will learn what they can do to stay safe in their cars during the winter, specifically, tips...

Fishing with the Fuzz a success

Aug 16, 2023
The Lake City Police Department reports that its annual Fishing with the Fuzz children’s fishing event on Aug. 12 at the Lake City Marina was a success. “I couldn’t be prouder of our officers and the children who joined us today for Fishing with the Fuzz,” Lake City Police Chief Cory Kubista said...

Y-Knot Tri triathlon, Float-a-palooza, and Fishing with the Fuzz are all Saturday

Aug 9, 2023
Saturday, Aug. 12, will be a busy day along the waterfront in Lake City with three events happening in the area of the Lake City Marina and Ohuta Park. The Y-Knot Tri triathlon begins, ends and does its stage changes at Ohuta Beach. Float-a-palooza, billed as one of the largest beach parties on...

Fishing with the Fuzz fills fast

Aug 2, 2023
The 35 available slots for for a fishing outing for ages 13 and under with the Lake City Police Department filled fast again this year, but people can still get on a wait list. The third annual Fishing with the Fuzz will be Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake City Marina. Basic fishing...

Council approves full-time officer position with code enforcement duties

Jul 12, 2023
After a search for a part-time police officer who would handle code enforcement for the city yielded no applicants, the Lake City City Council on July 10 approved a full-time officer position in an effort to fill the role on a 5-2 vote. The council approved the part time position on June 12. It...

Law Enforcement Torch Run passes through area

Jun 28, 2023
The Law Enforcement Torch Run, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota, passed through Lake City and Frontenac on Wednesday, June 21, on its way to Hastings. Lake City Police Department participated again this year. Officer Nick Sievers ran with the torch as it passed through Lake City. More...

Police: Rahn admits to sexually assaulting four juveniles, will be sentenced to at least 45 years

May 17, 2023
A Lake City man will be sentenced to at least 45 years after admitting to sexually assaulting four juveniles, according to the Lake City Police department. Lake City Chief of Police Cory Kubista announced that Matthew Raymond Rahn, 43, of Lake City, entered guilty pleas in both of his pending...

VFW donates to Fishing with the Fuzz

Mar 29, 2023
Members of VFW Post 8729 along with some Legion members presented Chief Kubista and Officer Becklund with a $1,000 donation from the VFW for Fishing with the Fuzz. Front row, from left: Tom Brown, Officer Mike Becklund, Chief Cory Kubista, VFW Commander Joe Kehren, and Johnny Wiech. Back row, from...

Police help during railroad crossing malfunction, issue safety reminder

Jan 25, 2023
Lake City Police Chief Cory Kubista happened to be nearby when the railroad crossarms at Lyon Avenue in Lake City malfunctioned Friday, so he helped traffic across the railroad tracks to ease congestion. Canadian Pacific, which owns the rail line, was notified and sent maintenance personnel to fix...

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