local politics

Letters: Maybe its time to re-evaluate city's contract with Mayo

Jun 23, 2016

To the editor: On June 16, Dr. Thomas Witt, Mayo Clinic Health System of Lake City, Zumbrota and Red Wing, sent a letter to patients of the physicians departing Lake City. In that letter he provided information regarding ongoing care at Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City. In that letter, Dr. Witt...

Letter: Businesses would choke on 3-lane highway

Jun 23, 2016

To the editor: I have only lived in Lake City for three years now but I am smart enough to know that changing Hwy. 61 through town to two driving lanes and center turning will not only choke off parking to every business but will probably be an obstacle to any potential person who might want to...

Letter: Attend June 27 special meeting

Jun 22, 2016

To the editor: This is regarding the letter that was published a couple of weeks ago. Since the letter was published I have been stopped in the grocery store, gas station and even on my walks that we take every night. People have told me that the letter was very well written and they have the same...

Letter: Three lanes are much safer

Jun 22, 2016

To the editor: Some are asking why Lake City would want to go to three lanes through town in lieu of four. I’ve heard, “Why fix it if it isn’t broken?” I believe it is broken in that our downtown is not safe for pedestrians because vehicles are trying to get through Lake City in a hurry. ...

Gartner: Mayo wants out of city contract

Jun 16, 2016

Mayo Clinic Health System wants out of its 30-year contract with the City of Lake City, the City Council was told Monday night. A new regional Mayo structure covering much of southeastern Minnesota and some western Wisconsin locations would be governed by a 15 member board which would replace Lake...

Letter: 2-lane street would be a disaster

Jun 15, 2016

To the editor: Changing Highway 61/Lakeshore Drive from a four-lane highway to a two-lane country road would be a disaster for Lake City and the travelers who drive through town daily. Anyone who would think you can take the 8,000 to 10,000 cars and trucks that travel on our highway daily and...

Letter: Beautify road, keep 4 lanes

Jun 15, 2016

To the editor: On June 27, at 6 p.m. at City Hall there will be another discussion of the proposal to take away the four lanes of Highway 61 through our Lake City. What this means is that it will revert to two driving lanes through that area. The 10,000 vehicles that travel each day through Lake...

Letter: More questions than answers

Jun 8, 2016

To the editor: While I cannot put this as eloquently as John and Judy Mead did last week, or tell you statistics and numbers about it, I can tell you turning Hwy. 61 into three lanes is a bad idea. I don’t know what three lanes would do for us that four lanes cannot.It is well known to citizens of...

Letter: Slow traffic, reroute trucks

Jun 8, 2016

To the editor: We live on North Lakeshore Drive and witness the daily impact of fast-moving traffic on Highway 61 (also known as Lakeshore Drive). We have been hearing reports of various proposals for the state resurfacing project, which is scheduled for 2019.One such proposal includes the...

12 file for spot on Lake City City Council

Jun 2, 2016

Mark Nichols will be the sole candidate for mayor of Lake City. When filings for the office closed on Tuesday, he was the lone candidate to seek the position. In all likelihood he will succeed Mayor Joel Beckman at the beginning of next year. Beckman chose not to seek re-election. Sorting out who...