politics

Keep national political circus out of the paper

Feb 24, 2021

I just got caught up on reading the Jan. 28 issue of the Lake City Graphic. I was frustrated to see that you went against your own guidelines of “keep it local” and printed a national issue political letter to the editor from someone who doesn’t even live in the vicinity of Lake City. If I wanted...

Wabasha County GOP meets Jan. 25

Jan 20, 2021

Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Zumbro Community Church, 58324 CR-7, Zumbro Falls.

Haley elected House Republican Whip

Dec 9, 2020

On Dec. 2, State Representative Barb Haley (R-Red Wing) was elected the Minnesota House Republican Whip by her Republican colleagues. As whip, Rep. Haley joins the caucus leadership team led by Minority Leader Kurt Daudt and Deputy Leader Anne Neu. “It’s an honor to have been elected to serve as...

Wabasha County GOP meets Oct. 26

Oct 21, 2020

The Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Zumbro Community Church, 58324 County Road 7, Zumbro Falls. The church is off Highway 63. For more information people can call Alice Atkinson, secretary, at 507-753-2142.

Graphic should be a place to debate more than just local issues

Sep 23, 2020

As a former resident of Lake City and as a subscriber to The Lake City Graphic, I’d like to challenge your policy about letters to the editor admonishing writers to “Keep it Local.” Don’t get me wrong. Local issues are important. But there are other non-local issues that are important, too. If, as...

District 21 needs a new Senator

Sep 23, 2020

Senate District 21, our District in the Minnesota Legislature, needs a new state senator. This man is family farmer and solar developer Ralph Kaehler. We need a new Senator who has a track record of producing results of interest to us in Wabasha and Goodhue Counties. Ralph Kaehler has this track...

Campaign signs - Look but don’t touch

Sep 9, 2020

As the election nears, signs and flags for preferred candidates and issues are growing more numerous in the area. Sign theft and damage has also occured, something Dag Knudsen wants to notify the public about before it gets out of hand. “We need to let people in town know this is happening and...

Lake City candidate forum will be online this year

Sep 2, 2020

Lake City Chamber of Commerce and the Woman’s Club of Lake City will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 via Zoom and Facebook live. The forum will be recorded for future viewing and to be placed on the local cable channel. The webinar link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/...

Goggin should be informed on all issues affecting constituents

Jul 22, 2020

I believe that Minnesotans look out for each other. We expect our elected leadership to support us through navigating crises together, regardless of the color of our skin or our socioeconomic status. This week, I attended a meeting. I want to believe my current State Sen. Mike Goggin is a leader....

DFL candidates plan virtual town hall

Jul 8, 2020

Three area DFL-endorsed state legislative candidates will hold a virtual town hall event on July 16. Ralph Kaehler (candidate for Minnesota Senate District 21), Matt Bruns (candidate for Minnesota House District 21A), and Elise Diesslin (candidate for Minnesota House District 21B), will discuss...