Lake City spent the weekend under a boil water advisory issued by Lake City Public Utilities after a test indicated the presence of E. coli in the city water supply. The advisory was canceled Monday.
To get a better understanding of the incident and the city’s water system, The Graphic submitted a...
The City of Lake City would like to thank Kwik Trip Corporation for its generous donation of bottled water during the recent Boil Water Advisory.
As the City developed contingency plans in case the advisory needed to remain in place for an extended period, Kwik Trip reached out and offered to...
This Saturday, Oct. 3, brings a full day of autumn festivities to downtown Lake City for Johnny Appleseed Day. Hosted by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, the event runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and features family-friendly activities, contests, live entertainment, trolley rides, shopping, food...
The Lake City City Council held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 28, to declare a council vacancy and make a plan for finding someone to serve the remainder of Rob Newsome’s term.
Newsome resigned from the the council effective Sept. 21.
In a statement, Newsome said: “I have made the decision to...
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce and the Woman’s Club of Lake City will host a Meet the Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake City City Hall, giving area residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking to represent the Lake City community, the groups...
On Friday, Sept. 25, Lake City Public Utilities warned customers to boil tap water for at least a minute before using it after a Sept. 24 water sample tested positive for E. coli.
On Monday, Sept. 28, the utility announced that E. coli was no longer detected in the city’s water supply and...
This year, Fall Fest is partnering with The Lake City Sportsman’s Club in bringing the 2026 Haunted Trail to Hok-Si-La. The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is the trail sponsor, covering the rental fees from the park. Jen Cobb presented to The Lake City Sportsman’s Club at one of their monthly meetings...
Members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1971 gathered Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Lake City VFW for the class’s 55-year reunion. Front row, from left: Donna Grobe Wurst, Gloria Steffenhagen Otto, Mary Wakefield Hagedorn, Kathy Hotlen Zwiener, Diane VanHouten Holst, Connie Wurst Settle, Rita...
Lincoln High School Class of 1950 held its annual reunion at The Jewel on Sept. 24. Classmates in attendance were: (from left) Joyce (Haase) Zillgitt, Lois (Stehr) Schrimpf, Paul Meyer and Dr. Gene Hunder.
Halle Kennedy (at right) with the Minnesota State Fair purple ribbon the Gillford Golden gophers 4-H club received on their community pride project. Kennedy and Lillian Schumacher attended judging at the State Fair on behalf of the club. Below, club members are pictured in front of the Life Jacket...
What a week it was! Homecoming filled our halls, fields, and gyms with Tiger Pride. From dress-up days and pep fests to coronation and a full slate of home games, matches, and meets, the whole community came out to celebrate. Homecoming lasts one week, but it reminds us all year that Lake City...
The Lake City Public Library is celebrating its long-running “Wake Up and Wiggle” program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. This weekly program is for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. It includes songs, stories, rhymes, and other activities that help promote early literacy...
The Lake City Tigers fell to 0-4 on the season with a 53-14 homecoming loss to the Goodhue Wildcats on Friday, Sept. 25.
The Tigers kept it close early. The only first quarter scoring came on a 7-yard touchdown run by Goodhue’s Owen Roschen midway through the period. The extra point kick failed...
Wabasha County Commissioners on Sept. 15 approved a proposed 2027 property tax levy at $19,778,316, an increase of $1,119,528 (6 percent) over the 2026 adopted levy.
The amount does not include the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
A Truth in Taxation meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday,...
The Lake City Tiger volleyball team is currently 7-9 overall after a three-match stretch against Lester Prairie, Rochester Lourdes and Plainview-Elgin-Millville.
The Tigers picked up a win over Lester Prairie while battling through competitive matches against Lourdes and Plainview-Elgin-Millville...
The Lake City Tiger girls tennis team continued its strong season with a pair of impressive victories, defeating Cotter 7-0 before earning a 5-1 win over Stewartville.
Against Cotter, the Tigers dominated from start to finish, sweeping all four singles matches and all three doubles matches.
Redeeming Grace Community Church will host the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir for a performance at the church on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. Following the performance, attendees are encouraged to remain for a pot luck dinner at 11 a.m. “for attendees and...
Tammy Shell earned a national award for Extension and Revitalization from the VFW National Auxiliary.
The award was for best assistance to the Chief of Staff with a struggling VFW Auxiliary by mentoring and maintaining a close relationship until the VFW Auxiliary becomes healthy, with the...
St. John’s Lutheran School, located at 502 W. Chestnut St., is the last of Lake City’s parochial academies. The church, itself, notes that “formal Christian educational training of its young has been an important part of St. John’s life almost from its founding.”
Have you ever wondered how people worked to manage the Mississippi River long before modern technology? Join us on Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m. at the Wabasha County Historical Society Museum in Reads Landing for a look at the hundreds of wing dams built along the Mississippi River from the 1860s...
At last, we have gloriously cool weather, and even a break in the drought after late September rains. October is a grand month, as leaves turn and fall, opening up beautiful blue-sky vistas. No wonder it’s historically the busiest month for visitors to Frontenac State Park. Our advice to you, even...
2022 Lincoln High School graduate Natalie Bremer was recognized by Region 1A as their 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Bremer was a standout athlete at Lincoln, making her biggest mark on the basketball court. She was a five-year starter for the Tigers and four-time All-Hiawatha Valley...
Did you know that the first commercially produced Honeycrisp apples were grown right here in Lake City? The University of Minnesota holds the patent for this popular apple which has been voted Minnesota’s State Fruit by schoolchildren.
As part of Johnny Appleseed Days this weekend, the Lake...
Lake City City Councilperson Cindy McGrath was the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting.
Cindy told Kiwanis members that she has served nine years on the council with great pride and sense of accomplishment since she feels Lake City, her hometown, is being very well governed,...
The 49th annual Lake City Invite took place at Hok-Si-La Park on Tuesday.
The parking lot and boat landing parking lot were full along with a side of the highway to watch twelve teams toe the starting line. They were rewarded with some great individual and team races.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, at around 12:16 p.m., a 2024 Freightliner Straight Truck traveling southbound on Highway 61 and a 2007 Saturn Ion traveling northbound on Highway 61 collided at the intersection of Borners Court in Wabasha County.
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to Intro to Tarot with Erin Elizabeth on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
This program will include a brief history of tarot as well as an explanation of the symbolism and structure of tarot, including how to read for yourself, and a short Q&A....
Time to empty the drawer of another collection of wisdom:
• The trouble with owning your own home is that: no matter where you sit, it seems like you’re looking at something you should be doing.
• When people agree with me, I always feel I must be wrong.
• Things will probably come out all right...
Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) is hosting a Family Square Dance at Hok-Si-La Park on Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m.
All ages are invited to join in the dancing, which will be led by Caller Ben Stokes.
Stokes leads dances for a variety of different ages and skill levels in Minnesota...
The Wabasha County 4-H dairy judging participants had a busy summer of practices and contests which concluded with a contest at the Minnesota State Fair.
The teams are coached by Kayla Sexton.
A “Blessing of the Animals” will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 4, by Rev. Paul Ehling, vicar of Christ Episcopal Church, Old Frontenac.
The service will be held (weather permitting) as part of the 9:30 a.m. worship service at the church’s Wakondiota Hillside Chapel amphitheater.
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