One person was hospitalized and another was taken into custody following a shooting near North Lakeshore Drive and Vine Street on Wednesday, Dec. 10, according to police.
Lake City Police Capt. Bill Weist said the gunshot victim was transported to the hospital. The victim's condition is unknown....
A Lake City man is charged with four felonies in Wabasha County District Court for alleged offenses relating to child pornography and sexual online communications with minors.
Kurt Alan Banaszynski, 59, of Lake City was arrested by the Lake City Police Department and booked into Wabasha County...
The West Albany Winners 4H Club assembled fruit baskets and went caroling for the residents at the Lake City Care Center on Sunday, Dec 7.
Photographer Ben Threinen got photos of eagles, mallards, and goldeneye in the shrinking open waters of Lake Pepin.
The Lincoln High School Robotics Team took to the floor during the boys’ basketball halftime show Dec. 4.
Students demonstrated the skill of last year’s $12,000 robot, which was made by a team size of about 12, while Co-Head Coach Jake Schumacher shared some program stats and took questions from...
What began as a small community initiative has grown into one of Lake City’s most active and wide-reaching nonprofit organizations. At the Peters Memorial Fund, we are dedicated to supporting local families, students, and residents in need, and over the past year we’ve dramatically expanded our...
The speakers at your Lake City Rotary meeting on Dec. 1 were Wayne Quist and Dr. Steve Lansing of the non-profit Veterans Empowered talking to us about the work they are doing to help so many with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
I would like to quote another Rotarian and a good friend of...
The Lake City Tigers ran into a formidable No. 6 ranked Stewartville squad on Thursday, Dec. 4, falling 86–43 in a matchup dominated by Stewartville’s efficiency and depth.
Despite the tough outing, Lake City saw strong moments from several key players. Delilah Benjamin led the Tigers with 17...
The annual Advent/Christmas concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m.
“Everyone in the community is invited, so please bring your family and friends,” Choir Director Linda Sievers said.
The church is located at 520 W. Chestnut St. in Lake City. A...
Gavyn Lorenson exploded for 32 points and Luke Narum poured in a career-high 25, 17 of which came after halftime as the Lake City Tiger boys basketball team edged ninth-ranked Maranatha Christian Academy 78-76 at Lincoln High School Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers recovered from a slow start as...
Lake City Kiwanis member Dean Flugstad welcomed the Lincoln High School trap shooting team coaches Ross Freiheit and Kyle Muenkel to talk about this sport that has the most boys and girls participating than any other sport in Minnesota, some 50,000 students.
Head coach Ross is turning over his...
It’s happening again.
Lake Pepin is putting on a winter coat of ice that it’s likely to wear until March. And snowplows, shovels, snowblowers, ice skates, and sleds have made appearances in the last few weeks.
No more navigation
The last tow of the 2025 Upper Mississippi River navigation season...
If you think this is a review of the English rock band The Who and their famous album Who’s Next (1971), I would refer you to the Rolling Stone magazine. This weak attempt at humor leads me to a very non humorous situation and critical review of the ever changing but current policies and...
In 1790 Samuel Hopkins developed a process for making potash which was used to produce soap and fertilizer. President George Washington signed the paperwork making it the first patent issued in America. Since then, over 12 million patents have been issued and now average more than 300,000 annually...
On Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Veterans Wreath Group MN0088 hosted a special wreath laying ceremony honoring our local veterans from all branches of the military who are resting in local cemeteries.
This special dedication for our veterans was to remember their sacrifices, honor their memories, and...
The Best Christmas Ever (BCE) is coming to Lake City to bless two Lake City families in need this holiday season.
Two Lake City residents are working with BCE to bring hope to two local families who have been nominated to receive a blessing through the Best Christmas Ever organization.
The...
Lake City you’ve done it again.
Every year, at this time, I would get a wonderful call from my great friend, Dori Schmauss, telling me: “You have to get down here immediately. They are going to light up the park.”
It was Patton Park of course. You all know that Dori lived right across the street...
Giggles, tiny hands, and plenty of tail wags filled Mrs. Schumacher’s classroom at Bluff View Elementary School this week when Biscuit visited her preschool students.
The children always gather in a cozy circle on their reading pads as Biscuit and I visit. Many of the preschoolers had been...
The Lake City City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation Meeting during its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, before unanimously approving the final budget and levy for the coming year.
The Truth in Taxation meeting included a presentation on the city property tax levy from City Finance...
Exciting news, Lake City! My non-profit (and non-income producing) business, Cookies and Conversation, will be organizing Lake City’s first annual Cookies and Milk Festival on May 16, 2026 in Ohuta Park.
This event is dedicated to simple goodness and healthy living in a city that has celebrated...
The Lake City High School dance team (LCDT) traveled to Cannon Falls Saturday, Dec. 6, for their first Invite of the Season.
The varsity competed against 8 Kick and Jazz Teams from around the area. It was a full day of amazing competition. Lake City is strong and fierce on the dance floor. They...
The Lake City High School girls wrestling team opened the season this past Friday hosting teams from Hastings, Rochester Mayo, East Ridge, Pine Island, Wabasha-Kellogg, Farmington, Triton, St. Charles, Stewartville, Northfield and Byron.
In all 112 wrestlers competed in the 13 weight classes....
The Lake City Tiger girls basketball team came up with a solid victory on Monday, Dec. 1, rolling past Chatfield 73–41 behind a fast-paced offense and relentless defensive pressure.
Delilah Benjamin set the tone with a standout performance, scoring 23 points while adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists,...
Stephanie Claussen will perform a concert at the Lake City Area Arts Center on Dec. 14.
The Minnesota based harpist is a performer, teacher and arranger. With interests that span both Celtic and classical worlds, she’ll be performing mostly holiday music at this concert.
Doors open at 1 p.m....
The junior varsity (JV) season for the Tiger boys wrestling program got under way this past Thursday as they headed to Kasson to face perennial power Kasson-Mantorville.
Although the results may not have shown it, the team wrestled very well. These young men were aggressive and gave their best...
Local funding in the amount of $95,000 is being provided through a Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Program grant from the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Health Improvement Bureau. Established during the 2023 legislative session, this grant supports local and Tribal public health...
Stewartville held off a Lake City rally for a 62-59 victory in a game that was physical and tense throughout to open the 2025-26 season.
Lake City had trouble generating any offense in the early going, starting the year one of eight from the field to go along with four turnovers in the first...
The Mazeppa Area Historical Society is hosting its 15th annual Soup and Chili Luncheon “with all fixings” on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mazeppa Community Center. The group is asking for freewill donations.
Activities include Santa Claus, a silent auction (including Red Wing...
Christmas, holiday and other events coming up.
Low Vision Group holiday music event
The Lake City Low Vision Support Group will have a free program of holiday music on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Oak St. “Come and enjoy performances by several talented...
Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha will open its new eye clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
In a news release, the healthcare organization said “an initiative designed to meet a vital community need and enhance local access to comprehensive eye care.”
This Saturday, Dec. 13, New Hope Church located at 302 N. Prairie St. in Lake City is hosting another “Common Needs Swap and Spaghetti” event for the surrounding community.
People can meet others’ needs and have their own needs met by “bringing what they can and taking what they need” while also...
A year ago in September, Lake City’s Olmsted Medical Center welcomed Family Medicine doctor, Dr. Kyle Drehmel, to its care team.
Patients of all ages can see Dr. Drehmel, who provides primary and preventative care and even offers same day appointments. He particularly enjoys treating chronic...
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation recently presented a $10,000 check to support the Lake City Packing for the Weekend Program.
This is the third year of a challenge grant from an anonymous donor through the donor’s Donor-Advised Fund.
Donor-Advised Funds allow a donor to make a...
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