Feb 14, 2024
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a slide show and discussion on the phenology of the Lake City and Frontenac area led by Bruce Ause.
“Attendees will learn about the cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena of our area, especially in relation to climate, plant, and animal life....
Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, it was a beautiful evening for the second group walk of the season for Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) participants. The group walked 1.5 miles from the Lake City Sportsman’s Club to the bridge over Miller Creek.
A beaver dam was discovered on Miller Creek and thanks to Paul Myers...
Apr 30, 2020
Seven painted turtles sun themselves on a log south of the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
-Photo by Ben Threinen
Jan 2, 2020
The Friends of the Refuge Headwaters are encouraging all amateur photographers to get outside this winter and capture the beauty of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge for a winter photo contest.
Photos in the following categories will be accepted until March 13: Scenic...
Apr 24, 2019
Lake City photographer Ben Threinen spotted many pelicans on Frontenac Pond late last week. Over the next few days the pelicans departed.
Dec 6, 2018
This tree, one of a handful in the vicinity that appear to have been gnawed around its base, lies on the shore of Lake Pepin not far from Roschen Park. Two other damaged trees remain standing, for now.
Apr 11, 2018
Lesser scaup and canvass back ducks mill around in the waters of Lake Pepin. Photographer Ben Threinen said it was his first time seeing lesser scaup ducks on the lake. Known for their distinctive blue bills, lesser scaup breed primarily in Canada and the north western United States, according to...