Lake City Police Department

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...

VFW and Legion Auxiliaries mark Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 11, 2023

Lake City’s American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary join together to show appreciation to local law enforcement on Jan. 9, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The groups sewed reusable bags and filled them with goodies and gift cards as well as cards of thanks for our local law enforcement....

Wener becomes first woman hired as full-time police officer in Lake City

Jan 11, 2023

Monday, Jan. 9, was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a fitting day for history to be made at the Lake City Police Department. The Lake City City Council unanimously approved the hire of Bryttany Wener as a full-time police officer in Lake City. Wener, who previously worked at the Plainview Police...

Winter Emergency Kit program is Dec. 5 at public library

Nov 23, 2022

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public on Monday, Dec. 5, 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 on how to...