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American Serenade passes by
Aug 5, 2026
Local photographer Ben Threinen captured this image of the river cruise boat American Serenade heading downriver on Aug. 3. The American Serenade is a modern 180-passenger cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, according to the company website. It made its debut on the Mississippi River in...
Prairie Street Jazz performs Saturday at Ohuta
Aug 5, 2026
Prairie Street Jazz is playing at Ohuta Park on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. “This is its own standalone event, just serving as a way to incorporate more music events into the community,” director Eric Stashek said. The event is sponsored by Lake City Area Arts. There’s no admission fee, but freewill donations...
T-Ball season concludes for 59 players on five teams
Aug 5, 2026
Summer T-Ball season in Lake City has concluded. T-Ball Coordinator Megan Sumerfelt said: “This year we had five teams with a total of 59 kiddos ranging from the age of 3 to 7 years old. They played every Sunday night from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Players and coaches are pictured above.
Sunni and Simon Kehren show walkers around Great River Vineyard
Aug 5, 2026
On Wednesday, July 29, the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group walkers headed out to the Great River Vineyard, four miles north of Lake City on Hwy. 61, walking through the vineyard and orchard property with new owners Simon and Sunni Kehren while they described their plans for the property.
The...
Local Lore: The Old Bank Bar
Aug 5, 2026
Of the bars that have existed in downtown Lake City, few seem to have racked up a reputation as well-known as the Old Bank Bar.
After the Lake City State Bank moved across the street to its present-day location (now named Alliance Bank), the building at 100 S. Washington Street sat empty until...
These little readers went to market
Aug 5, 2026
On July 24 the Bluff View Summer Reading Program went on an adventure and decided to have the program in conjunction with the Lake City Market by the Lake.
Jen Baures got this incredible idea at the end of our program last summer! In February, we started to look at how we could fund this...
Tiger Talk: Summer school, free admission for seniors, facilities planning and more
Aug 5, 2026
Summer School
As summer settles in, Bluff View Elementary remains busy with learning.
Summer school began in July for students in first through eighth grade. The program provides engaging reading and math support for students who would benefit from additional practice, including students...
Community invited to fall sports meeting
Aug 5, 2026
On Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium, Lincoln High School will hold its Parent/Athlete/Coach (PAC) meeting.
This meeting is for student-athletes in seventh through 12th grade who plan to participate in fall sports and their parents.
Students who do not participate in...
Community supper is Aug. 12 at St. Mark’s
Aug 5, 2026
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be hosting the August Community Supper on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
We have another favorite planned for you: spaghetti and meatballs, plus salad, garlic bread, and of course, desserts. Many come especially for the desserts!
Doors open no...
Democrats campaign in Lake City area
Aug 5, 2026
Three Democratic candidates campaigned at an event near Lake City last week, according to Deirdre Flesche, who was in attendance.
“Jake Johnson, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 1, Ben Schierer, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor with Amy Klobuchar, and Heather Arndt,...
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