Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City

Public projects, lawsuit were year's biggest stories

Dec 27, 2017

A lawsuit against one of the city’s largest employers and three major public projects dominated the news for much of the year. In February, Dr. John Renelt filed suit against his former employer, Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City, alleging retaliation and defamation. Mayo has denied the...

Mayo Administrators: Sorry for the delays

Nov 22, 2017

To the editor: As leaders of the Mayo Clinic Health System sites in southeastern Minnesota, we want to offer a sincere apology to our patients for the long wait times they have experienced on the phone and in person over the past few weeks. This level of service is not acceptable, and falls well...

Emergency department renovations on hold

Nov 2, 2017

A planned renovation of the emergency department at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City hospital is on hold while planning continues, according to Mayo. “The remodel of the emergency department in Lake City will get underway as soon as we’re able to determine the best way to move forward...

Ed Foundation announced $9,300 in grants

Jul 20, 2017

On May 31, the Lake City Education Foundation (LCEF) awarded 15 grants to the Lake City school district. LCEF grants will support students in all grade levels throughout the 2017-18 school year and are valued at over $9,300. Multiple corporate and individual partnerships were significant in making...

Monday morning crash injures two, closes Hwy. 63

Jul 6, 2017

Two people were injured in an early-morning collision on Highway 63 on July 3. Jared Morgan, 29, of Lake City, was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester with life threatening injuries, according to the state patrol. Michelle Knudsen, 25, of St. Paul was treated at Mayo Clinic Health System in...

Mayo thanks volunteers

May 11, 2017

Mayo Clinic Health System recognized its 384 volunteers across Cannon Falls, Lake City and Red Wing who collectively volunteered 17,576 hours in 2016 at an April 11 event. As part of National Volunteer Week, Mayo Clinic Health System hosted a “Hats Off to Volunteers” recognition event for its...

Mayo arthritis knee pain talk is May 3

Apr 26, 2017

A free information session on arthritis knee pain will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the Central Conference Room at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City. Orthopedic surgeon Michael Johnson, M.D., and physical therapist Marcia Walker will discuss options and treatments to help relieve...

Mayo parking lot construction begins

Apr 26, 2017

Construction to the main parking lot at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City started this week and is expected to last approximately ten weeks, Mayo has announced. The project started last summer and resumes this spring to fix the remaining pot holes, low spots and cracks, and allow for closer...

Nurses, Mayo settle contract

Apr 6, 2017

Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City and its nurses union have a new contract. The nurses voted to ratify the new contract on March 15, said Kathy McQuillan of the Minnesota Nurses Association. The contract does not include a staffing provision sought by the nurses that became a centerpiece of a...

City Council plans Mayo negotiations

Mar 16, 2017

A committee headed by Lake City City Councilmember Phil Gartner got the go-ahead Monday to negotiate directly with Mayo Clinic Health System on the city’s behalf over the hospital lease agreement between the city and Mayo. The existing lease agreement, signed in 1998, gradually transitions...