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Local Lore: Lake City City Hall
Jul 15, 2026
The story of City Hall begins the same way that the story of the Lake City Fire Hall does.
To recap, a history of the fire department put together by Mrs. Alice Lamb in 1940 states the present site of our City Hall was purchased for $450 (roughly $13,624 today) for an engine hall. The City...
Local efforts help push pharmacy Alzheimer’s fundraising past $600,000 over 10 years
Jul 15, 2026
The communities served by Sterling Pharmacy and the Astrup Companies have once again highlighted the impressive impact they can have when they rally behind a unified cause, the company said in a news release.
“Thanks to the incredible generosity of patients, customers, employees, and community...
Locomotive with patriotic paint job seen pulling freight through Lake City
Jul 15, 2026
People who see a lot of trains passing through town may have noticed a special locomotive.
“In March 2026, CPKC unveiled the KCS 1776, a brand-new commemorative locomotive celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,” CPKC railroad said in a news release. “Built in Fort...
Pickleball tournament raises over $4,400 for HOPE Coalition
Jul 15, 2026
The inaugural Lake City Pickleball Tournament June 20 at the Underwood Park pickleball courts raised $4,404 for HOPE Coalition.
“We had 46 players with 18 teams,” said Jim Atkinson, one of the tournament organizers. “We hope to have more teams next year and raise even more money for HOPE.”
“We...
Sand sculpture contest yields magnificent entries
Jul 15, 2026
On Saturday, July 11, six families joined in the fun at Hok-Si-La Park beach creating sand sculptures.
Each family was given a ten foot square area on the beach to make their creations. It was so great to see families with kids of all ages working together on their sculptures and enjoying dips in...
Sportsman’s Club hosts fundraiser for Schneider scholarships on July 18
Jul 15, 2026
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club is having a burger fry, raffles, and drawings Saturday, July 18, to raise money for the Officer Schneider Memorial Scholarship fund.
Burger baskets will be available for $10 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Raffles will be held from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and drawings will...
SWCD Meets July 23
Jul 15, 2026
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold their regular board meeting on Thursday, July 23, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave., Ste 10B, Wabasha.
Walkers explore historic neighborhood
Jul 15, 2026
On Wednesday, July 8, the rain subsided so the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group could walk the planned route along Garden and Oak Streets exploring the many historic homes built in this neighborhood.
Jim Schreck, who lived during his youth on Garden Street, shared his early memories. He told the...
Lake City gets a show and a shower on 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Jul 8, 2026
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show spearheaded by the Lake City Lions Club was memorable for at least two reasons. First, this year marked the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence from Great Britain. And second, this year’s show was followed by a heavy downpour that saturated the...
She Shed Tour set for Aug. 1
Jul 8, 2026
The Bittersweet Garden Club’s annual She Shed Tour will be Aug. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Lake City Fresh Market and Kennedy Drug by Sterling.
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