Philanthropy

Car dealers support fire department

May 26, 2016
The Lake City Fire Department was presented with a Resusci Anne training unit from the Minnesota Auto Dealers and the National Auto Dealers Foundation Tuesday. Tom Heffernan of Heffernan Ford in Lake City  made the contribution possible. He presented the training unit to members of the fire...

Sunday school children win Bethany Lutheran food shelf challenge

May 26, 2016
The Sunday school students at Bethany Lutheran Church challenged the congregation to see which group -- the students or the congregants -- could raise the most money and food for the Lake City Food Shelf. In the end, the students came out on top with 161 food items and $350 in cash donations. The...

Global Catholic 'Mercy' effort has local impact

Mar 24, 2016
A statue of St. Joseph looks down upon a table full of food donations from members of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. The statue is the top level of a three-tiered display meant to represent the Holy Trinity. At the end of the month the donated food and money will go to the Lake City Food...

Electric co-op members donate to Food Shelf

Mar 24, 2016
Barb Kobs (left) presents a $500 check to Lake City Food Shelf Executive Director Carole Helgerson on behalf of the Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association’s Round-Up Trust Fund. Around 75 percent of the cooperative’s members contribute to the fund by rounding up their monthly electricity...

Powerade sales benefit Lincoln High School

Mar 9, 2016
Viking Coca-Cola has presented Lake City High School with a check for $2,048 from its “Powerade 4 Schools” program. Through the program, the Coca-Cola distributor sets aside portion of the proceeds from sales of Powerade and Powerade Zero. This money is then divvied up among area school districts...

Grocery shoppers can round up their total to support education foundation

Mar 2, 2016
Throughout the month of March, shoppers at Fiesta Foods can round up their grocery bill to support the Lake City Education Foundation. The suggested donation is whatever it takes to round the total up to the nearest dollar, but contributions can be in any amount. Foundation board President Mary...

Letters: Few bean bags but big hearts

Feb 17, 2016
To the editor: The Lake City Lions Club sponsored Bean Bag Tournament, held during Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 6, turned out to be different than planned and expected. Initial Lion goals for the tournament were to field 24 teams, charge an entry fee of $20, and to donate the first $100 of...

Aktion Club honored for Five for Food support

Feb 10, 2016
Greater Lake City Community Foundation chairman Jim Schreck (far left) presents a certificate of appreciation to officers fo the Lake City Aktion Club for their participation in the Five for Food campaign supporting the Lake City Food Shelf. This is the second year the club has donated $5 for each...

Letter: Food Shelf seeks support during 'Food Share' campaign

Feb 10, 2016
To the editor: The Minnesota Food Share March Campaign is the only statewide food and fund drive of its kind in Minnesota. During March 300 food shelves around the state come together with congregations, businesses, community groups, and others to restock food shelves to help feed our neighbors in...

Center's picnic area will honor veterans

Feb 3, 2016
Leo “Barney” Freese was a man of many achievements, including his service to his country during World War II, his success in architecture and business, and his love for his family and community.Just before he passed away Dec. 16, 2015 at age 89, he combined all of his passions and accomplishments...

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