Philanthropy
Local groups participate in Give to the Max Day
Nov 11, 2026
Give to the Max Day is Nov. 19, and there are several options for people who want to donate to a local organization.
Among the local groups and nonprofits registered are: Hiawatha Animal Humane Society, Lake City Area Arts, Greater Lake City Community Foundation, Lake City Environmental Learning...
Legion Auxiliary donates $1,000 toward Wreaths Across America effort
Nov 11, 2026
Miriam Holtan and Joyce Moechnig representing American Legion Auxiliary Post 110 of Lake City presented a generous $1,000 check to Karen England and Mary DeRoos, Co-Chairs of Veterans Wreaths Group MN0088.
This check, along with many others will be forwarded to our national organization, Wreaths...
Donors provide swing at scenic river vista
Nov 11, 2026
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) has donated a swing located at The Lake City Sportsman’s Club to the City of Lake City for use by community members.
Lake City Public Works Director Mitchell Rigelman was project coordinator, Streets and Parks Supt. Bruce Wallerich who led the...
Heidi’s Huggamug round-up raises $1,100 for Lake City Area Arts
Aug 12, 2026
Lake City Area Arts extends our sincere thanks to Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe and everyone who participated in their July Round Up Program.
Thanks to the generosity of their customers, LCAA received a donation of $1,100 to support our mission of strengthening the community through arts and culture.
We...
Legion donates $1,000 to Hope Reins
Aug 12, 2026
On July 28, American Legion Post 110 donated $1,000 Hope Reins Christian Counseling Center, which offers counseling service to the community, including veterans.
“Established in 2023, Hope Reins offers traditional counseling alongside occupational therapy and specialized services including...
Masons donate bench to food shelf
Jun 10, 2026
Bruce Whitcomb (left), Senior Ward of the Lake City Masons Carnelian Lodge No. 40, Dianne Coombs (center), Co-Director of the Lake City Food Shelf, and food shelf volunteer Sandy Bendickson pose outside the Lake City Food Shelf with a bench made of recycled plastic. The Masons donated the bench...
Swap and spaghetti event serves 148 meals
Nov 19, 2025
New Hope Church’s “Common Needs Swap and Spaghetti” event on Nov. 8 was a huge success thanks to large community generosity and participation.
Two weekends ago, residents from the Lake City community and New Hope Church congregation donated innumerable items including adult and children’s clothing...
Pepin Manufacturing food drive fills table, raises $250 for Lake City Food Shelf
Nov 12, 2025
Pepin Manufacturing Inc. employees recently had a food shelf drive for the Lake City Food Shelf. Donors filled a table with food and raised $250 cash besides. Pictured, from left: Paige Blattner, Terri Meincke, Christine Risler, and Bob Bredenhoff.
Historical Society grateful for community support of its history-preserving mission
Oct 15, 2025
The Lake City Historical Society is taking this opportunity for a broad range thank you to all who support our mission to “collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of Lake City, MN.”
We’d like to thank Fresh Market for their program to donate a percentage of submitted...
Ackermann presents $2,000 check from school supply fundraiser
Sep 17, 2025
Ackermann Total Eye Care encouraged patients to donate for back-to-school time again this year for the month of August. Dr. Michael Ackermann (left) more than tripled it to bring the dotation to $2,000 for teachers to use when students need supplies. Dena Huettl (right) accepted the donation on...
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