Memorial Day

‘When duty called, they placed service above self’

May 27, 2026

Hundreds of people attendded the Memorial Day Program in the Lincoln High School auditorium on Monday, May 25. Co-emcees were again Heidi Berge and Bruce Carlstrom, who led those in attendance through a program of song, prayer, and ceremony to honor the veterans of the United States Armed Forces...

VFW Auxiliary places flags on veterans’ graves

May 27, 2026

Each year the Auxiliary to VFW Post 8729 in Lake City places flags on the graves of veterans and auxiliary members. “It’s an honor for us to do this. We are oftentimes so overwhelmed by all of the sacrifices made by our community. Memorial Day is a time to honor their memory,” the group said....

Memorial Day event so well done

Jun 4, 2025

If one attended the Memorial Day celebration at Lincoln High School, you know how very meaningful and special the program was. The theme “honoring and remembering” focused on families and military personnel from many decades as well as each branch of the military. A unique themed musical...

‘To our veterans, we salute you’

May 28, 2025

Hundreds attended the Memorial Day program in the Lincoln High School auditorium on May 26. This year’s event featured songs by and from local musicians, prayers, a salute to veterans in each branch of the U.S. military, and a solemn remembrance of local veterans who have died since last Memorial...

Memorial Day events planned around the area

May 21, 2025

Veterans groups and others will be holding Memorial Day programs and observances around the area on Monday, May 26. Lake City The annual Lake City Memorial Day program is Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in the Lincoln High School auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Emceed by Bruce Carlstrom...

Families of recently deceased veterans encouraged to notify Memorial Day Program organizers

Apr 30, 2025

The annual Lake City Memorial Day program will be held at Lincoln High School at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 26. As in the past, the program will honor Lake City area veterans who have died since last Memorial Day. The names are secured from Lake City funeral homes and the local VFW and...

A very memorable Memorial Day celebration

May 29, 2024

The Memorial Day 2024 city celebration offered all in attendance a reminder of the many attributes that are part of our country and community. Each facet of the program was meaningful as it involved community organization efforts and collaboration, diverse age and talent participation,whether...

Veterans honored on Memorial Day

May 29, 2024

Veterans and community members gathered Monday, May 27, at Lincoln High School for a Memorial Day program honoring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with prayer, songs, speeches, and other segments. One tradition at the annual event is the reading of the names of local veterans who have passed...

Lake City among top Memorial Day fishing destinations

May 22, 2024

Lake City is the fourth best fishing spot in the nation for Memorial Day weekend, according to the FishingBooker, an online platform for booking fishing guides. “This year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener celebrated its 76th anniversary precisely on Lake Pepin just two weeks before Memorial...

Memorial Day programs set for May 27