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Birds take advantage of dwindling Lake Pepin ice
Mar 19, 2025
Birds flocked to what little remained of the Lake Pepin ice over the weekend, as shown in these photos from photographer Ben Threinen. Above, a bald eagle peers downward. Below, a trio of ring bill gulls spread their wings.
Blood moon observed
Mar 19, 2025
Ben Threinen captured a full lunar eclipse at 12:45 a.m. on March 14. It’s nicknamed a “blood moon” because of the red tint the full moon takes on during the event.
Forward Bank supports Five for Food
Mar 19, 2025
Lake City Federal Bank was one of the original five sponsors for the Five for Food initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. Now, as Forward Bank, the commitment to the Food Shelf continues. Forward Bank’s $1,000 sponsorship is part of the $25,500 in sponsorship pledges from individuals,...
Key Club makes tie blankets to donate
Mar 19, 2025
The Lake City Key Club finished making tie-blankets on Tuesday, March 4, according to club publisher Julia Huettl. The blankets, shown in the photo at left with club members, will be given to children at St. Jude’s.
Orchard owners speak to Rotary Club
Mar 19, 2025
Howling Moon Orchard owners Rick Bremer and Cheryl Sprick were the guest speakers at a recent Lake City Rotary Club Meeting. They explained various aspects of the business, including the development of new apple varieties, how Lake City’s unique geography supports apple growing, caring for an...
4-H Project Bowl teams advance to state
Mar 19, 2025
Three Wabasha County 4-H teams participated in the Regional Dairy Project Bowl competition in Hastings on March 8. All 3 teams advance to the state competition in April.
Senior team of Ashley and Emily Mellgren, Gavin Wilhelmson, Blake Siewert and Nolan Kruger placed first out of nine teams. Both...
Donors pledge over $42,000 for Bluff View fundraiser
Mar 19, 2025
Bluff View Elementary held its annual fundraiser from Feb. 27 to March 7 with a culminating Glow Run Event!
This year, donors pledged over $42,000 for Bluff View Students to run laps at the Glow Run on Friday, March 7. Throughout the week students worked to get donations from family and friends...
February 2025 Students of the Month
Mar 19, 2025
Lincoln High School has announced February 2025 Students of the Month for Grades seven through nine. Two students from these grades are selected each month.
February students include:
• Seventh grade: McKenzie McCoy and Thomas Halder
• Eighth grade: Lucy Beckman and Everett Dinsmore
•...
Fundraising important with food shelf use more than doubling since last year
Mar 19, 2025
It’s March again, and once more, it’s a very important time for the Lake City Food Shelf.
This month’s annual Five for Food campaign has returned, through the gracious assistance of the Greater Lake City Community Fund. In the past, our wonderful Lake City community has supported those in need...
High school career fair sees growing participation
Mar 19, 2025
Twenty-three exhibitors, mostly local employers, set up in the Lincoln High School foyer and gymnasium on Thursday, March 13, for the Lincoln High School career fair.
It’s an opportunity for students to learn about careers available in the community in industries like healthcare, the trades,...
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