Philanthropy
Old Frontenac church plans 8th Festival of Lights
Nov 20, 2019
Christ Episcopal Church in Old Frontenac will hold its eighth annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The event features multi-cultural readings and music by local artists, dozens of candle-lit nativities from around the world on display, outdoor luminarias to light the path, and...
Letter: Donations help homeless animals
Nov 20, 2019
To the editor:
A big “thank you” to all of you who donated to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society on Give to the Max Day on Nov. 14, sponsored by Givemn.org. Your donations are much appreciated and also very much needed.
In case you missed that particular date, you can still donate 365 days a year...
Packing for the weekend rep presents to Rotary Club
Nov 20, 2019
Al Thompson presented to the Lake City Rotary Club on Nov. 18 about Packing for the Weekend.
Packing for the Weekend provides families with children with a package of food (in a backpack) for the weekend consisting of a variety of food including bread and milk (and occasionally egg) vouchers for...
Cooperative announces fall grants, winter application deadline
Nov 13, 2019
People’s Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Trust Board provided $26,035 in grants this quarter to a variety of charitable, educational, community and youth-related programs and events.
The program is funded by donations made by members of People’s Energy Cooperative who voluntarily have their...
Letter: Rose sales help club help kids
Oct 23, 2019
To the editor:
Lake City Kiwanis Club has concluded another successful rose sale for 2019. We want to thank all our customers for their purchase and especially Carolyn Wenzel at Lake Pepin Floral for providing the beautiful roses.
Our funds from this sale allow us to sponsor programs for our...
Letter: Kids' coat drive set to begin
Oct 2, 2019
To the editor:
It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to the winter months ahead and keeping our Lake City resident children warm.
For the sixth year now Koats for Kidz has been providing warm coats to those who are in need of them at no cost. This year is no exception.
Anyone in need...
Tenneco employees donate school supplies
Sep 18, 2019
Tenneco (formerly Federal-Mogul) employees conducted a school supply drive to support Bluff View Elementary School and St. John’s Lutheran School in Lake City.
Cathy Carlson, organizer of the school supply drive, said, “it was wonderful to see the overwhelming support from our employees. When we...
Firm’s nomination nets HOPE Coalition $250
Aug 8, 2019
HOPE Coalition was one of 74 winners of monetary awards through IMT Insurance’s Community Contest. Peters Insurance Agency of Goodhue nominated HOPE Coalition for the award. HOPE Coalition provides services to victims of sexual, physical and domestic violence, child abuse, and people experiencing...
Electric Cooperative's round-up program benefits local organizations
Jun 26, 2019
Funds raised by Goodhue County Cooperative Electric members recently benefitted Lake City organizations.
In June the Lake City Fire Department received $1,000 to help purchase new boots and turnout gear. The Lake City American Legion received $500 to help fund its summer baseball team.
Other...
Ed Foundation round-up begins
Jun 5, 2019
Throughout June, Fiesta Foods shoppers in Lake City can round up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar (or an amount of their choosing). The additional money will go to the Lake City Education Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Fiesta Foods Owner Phil Nyberg and Lake City Education Foundation...
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