Lake City Post Office

Tranquil outside, post office is a hive of activity within

Dec 22, 2021

Christmas time has brought a deluge of packages to the Lake City Post Office, and the postmaster is asking people to be patient with their carriers. “Starting with the Thanksgiving Holiday the package volume increases four to five times a normal package day,” Lake City Postmaster Darin Lundell...

Lake City PO Box owners can access mail anytime

Mar 24, 2021

The Lake City Post Office lobby is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing people to access post office boxes and drop off outgoing mail anytime. “It’s mostly for customers who have PO Boxes and it gives them flexibility to come whenever it works for them,” Lake City Postmaster Darin...

Mail delivery could be interrupted if an employee contracts COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020

Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols shared the following information about local postal service on Friday, March 20. It was still up-to-date as of Tuesday, March 24, according to Lake City Postmaster Darin Lundell. “Post office update. I have had a few questions about our U.S. mail asking for the outlook...

Letter: So many ideas for Lake City

Jul 12, 2018

To the editor: Well here goes my second attempt at being a local celebrity, since my first attempt did not work. As I sit and watch yet another downpour on a late afternoon, enough rain for now and on the subjects at hand regarding this unbelievable place we get to call home. I have lived in...

Postmaster: Prevent accidents by keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice

Dec 27, 2017

Winter is back in full swing, with significant snow and ice for all of us to battle. That means slippery surfaces, which can be dangerous and costly for homeowners, as well as for their visitors -- including their letter carrier. By clearing a path when the snow arrives, accidents can be prevented...

Sunday delivery starts soon

Nov 22, 2017

The Lake City Post Office will have mail carriers delivering large packages to area residents beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the following Sundays: Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Carriers will be delivering large packages to postal customers beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Goodwill pole climber

Apr 21, 2016

Matt Wobbe of Wabasha used a lift to get nearly to the top of the flagpole at the Lake City Post Office last Wednesday, then shimmied the rest of the way up. Wobbe, who works for Wabasha Tree Company, was replacing a backup rope used to hoist the flag. Postmaster Darin Lundell said the pole has two...