Philanthropy

Mayo donates to storm response organizations

Dec 27, 2018

On Sept. 20, a line of storms, including tornadoes, hit several communities in Southeast Minnesota. An organized response was led by the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army to help citizens who needed food, shelter and other health-based support for people impacted by the storm. To help...

Letter: Grateful for food assistance

Nov 29, 2018

To the editor: Food drives by Methodist, Catholic, and Lutheran youth, Cub and Boy Scout troops, WEACT-HS, LC Auxiliary, and Bethany Church (Thanksgiving dinner) helped fill our food shelves to the brim. Thanks to this community for the continued support of people in need. We are grateful to all...

Best Christmas Ever seeking donations

Nov 29, 2018

Organizers of a local Best Christmas Ever event are asking for help to make this Christmas the best ever for an area family. According to local organizers Zenta and Jim Ahrens of Frontenac, Best Christmas Ever is a non-profit organization that partners with business leaders and community leaders...

Kiwanis toy project underway for 2018

Nov 21, 2018

The Lake City Kiwanis Christmas Project is underway. “Last year, thanks to the generosity of our community, we provided toys, games, books, school supplies and clothing to 65 families with 168 children who live in the Lake City school district (Lake City, Frontenac, Zumbro Falls and Millville...

VFW supports Eagle Bluff trip

Nov 14, 2018

Lake City VFW has donated $1,000 to the Bluff View Elmentary School Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center trip. Each year Bluff View fourth graders travel to Eagle Bluff near Lanesboro for three days and two nights. Back row, from left: Lake City VFW Commander Lorne McDonald, VFW Auxiliary...

Key-ping busy

Nov 14, 2018

Lake City Key Club has been very busy lately. Key Club is a Kiwanis organization that helps high school students in grades nine through 12 get involved with volunteer opportunities in their community. On Oct. 23, Lake City Key Club members were out raking leaves in the community. With the dozen...

Community Thanksgiving dinner set for Nov. 22

Nov 8, 2018

The 31st annual community Thanksgiving Day dinner will be Nov. 22 in the fellowship hall of Bethany Lutheran church at 525 South 6th Street, Lake City. A traditional dinner featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, baked squash, vegetable, salad and dessert, coffee and milk will be served...

Old Frontenac church plans Festival of Lights

Nov 8, 2018

Christ Episcopal Church in Old Frontenac will hold its seventh annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 24. 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: Five ways to love your library

Nov 1, 2018

To the editor: AmazonSmile - Sign up for AmazonSmile and designate the Friends of the Lake City Public Library as your charitable organization. Every time you shop 0.5 percent of your purchases will go towards the Friends! Give to the Max Day! Nov. 15 - Go to the GiveMN.org website on Nov. 15 and...

Letter: Better-than-expected fundraising means more good work in the community

Oct 18, 2018

To the editor: On September 20, 2018, Lake City Lions continued their mission of conducting an event to: 1. Raise monies for events/programs/projects which are endorsed by the Lions, and 2. Have a superb meal and an evening of fun and enjoyment. For seven years Lake City Lions have held a fund...