Jun 19, 2019
To the editor:
The American Legion Post 110 and Legion Auxiliary are planning their annual patriotic display of American Flags along Hwy 61 North during Waterski Days from June 26 to July 1.
Volunteers are needed to assemble and place flags along the route. If you are able please join us in this...
Jun 19, 2019
The Water Ski Days committee has nominated a grand marshall for the 48th annual Water Ski Days Grand Parade. This year’s honoree will be Jim Klennert. For the last 33 years Jim Klennert has watched the Water Ski Days parade while manning his post at Lincoln High School. This year he will be treated...
May 15, 2019
Emily Langfield is this year’s Water Ski Days Button Design Contest winner. The Water Ski Days committee narrowed the field to three buttons where the final three were voted on via Facebook. Emily is the recipient of $100 in Chamber Bucks and will have her design displayed on all 2019 Water Ski...
May 8, 2019
The Lake City American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Post 110 will be presenting the fourth annual Flags of Valor again this year during Water Ski Days June 26-30. Seven hundred American flags will be displayed along the lake walk from Ohuta Park north to the Willows.
“Born in Philadelphia on June...
Sep 13, 2018
To the editor:
“We’re getting nothing done my friends, we’re getting nothing done.”
Those words uttered by the late John McCain resonated with me as I observe the issues before our current City Council .
l have been a citizen of Lake City, or the surrounding area for 50-plus years.
As I read...
Jul 18, 2018
Rosie Dickson, left, won the quilt in St John’s Water Ski Days drawing. Pictured with Rosie is Joanie Kohrs, one of the quilters from St. John’s Lutheran Church who make quilts for veterans, elderly, and “anyone who needs to be wrapped up in some love,” according to a news release.
Jul 12, 2018
To the editor:
Well here goes my second attempt at being a local celebrity, since my first attempt did not work.
As I sit and watch yet another downpour on a late afternoon, enough rain for now and on the subjects at hand regarding this unbelievable place we get to call home. I have lived in...
Jun 27, 2018
Winners from the Water Ski Days grand parade are as follows.
People’s Choice
Horse Unit: Goldsmith Belgians. Royalty: First place, Defeat of Jesse James Days; second place, Goodhue County Volksfest Royalty; third place, Red Wing Royal Ambassadors. Chamber of Commerce members: first place, Fiesta...
Jun 27, 2018
Nice weather all weekend helped this year’s Water Ski Days become the most successful ever by at least one measure, according to Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson in an email June 25.
“We had a phenomenal Water Ski Days weekend,” she said. “We couldn’t have asked for...
Jun 27, 2018
The Lake City Tiger Band played host to six visiting bands during the annual Water Ski Days parade June 24.On display for the Tigers was their new banner provided by the Lake City VFW Post.Results from the band competition during the Water Ski Days parade are as follows:Class A — Litchfield, first...