Nov 17, 2016
Patton Park is an important gathering place for the Lake City community. As such, it is used for a variety of events. Lake City locals go there in times when it’s important to come together as a community, and visitors come from several surrounding towns to attend events or spend a relaxing...
Nov 17, 2016
One might ask, where can I get a warm cup of coffee, excellent customer service, and a comfortable atmosphere all at once? Caribou Coffee in Red Wing is the place for you! Caribou Coffee is a speciality coffee and espresso retailer founded in 1992. The location in Red Wing, however, holds a unique...
Nov 17, 2016
Making a difference in someone’s life can give you the most amazing feeling. Whether you’re helping them to be in a better place than before or just simply putting a smile on their face. There is a special place in the heart of my family and I that does exactly that.
The United Methodist Church...
Nov 17, 2016
Whether it is a Friday night under the lights in fall with sweat dripping from boys in pads or a chilly spring afternoon with athletes racing down the track to see who’s fastest, the football and track complex is busy with activities.
The Lake City football field and track is located about half a...
Nov 17, 2016
“If you see something, say something,” became the slogan for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following 9/11 as it urged the public to report suspicious activity that could be related to terrorism.
During the keynote address at the Lincoln High School Veterans Day program, Lt. Cmdr. Greg...
Nov 10, 2016
Last weekend the Lake City High School bowling team traveled to Winona for the last regular season match of 2016.
The varsity bowled to a tie with Rushford 2-2-1, but lost the tiebreaker, as Rushford had 15 pins more than the Tigers. Leading the way in fill percentage was Zach Bremer at 83...
Nov 10, 2016
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City has always been an important place in the town since it was built. According to the church’s website, the first Catholic church to be built in Lake City was in 1866 on Center Street. Eventually it was deemed to be moved closer to town, so the church was...
Nov 10, 2016
“I can get out and just enjoy the flora and fauna that make up nature.” Sue Fitzsimmons describes this as the best reason to visit Frontenac State Park, a quaint getaway located approximately six miles northwest of Lake City along the Mississippi River.
The park boasts almost 3,000 acres of...
Nov 10, 2016
In 2014, 22.3 percent of high school students had a job while they’re in high school. All five friends of mine currently have jobs their senior year in high school somewhere throughout Lake City.
Whether it’s the local drug store, the nursing home, or my job, Willows on the River, a condominium...
Nov 10, 2016
A cool breeze hits your face as you swing through the air, a mixture of kids at play and seagulls sound in your head. The taste of a refreshing ice cream cone melts in your mouth, and the glisten of Lake Pepin appears in the backdrop. It is a perfect way to spend your day in Lake City at Lewis...