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Pharmacy raising money for Alzheimer’s Association
Jun 17, 2026
The walls at Kennedy Drug are once again filling up with purple pin-ups—and the generosity behind each one is helping make a powerful difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Joining the rest of the Sterling Pharmacy locations across Minnesota (and one in Iowa), Kennedy Drug’s...
Rare tractors and folks from far flung places expected near Bellechester this weekend
Jun 17, 2026
On Thursday (today), Friday, and Saturday of this week, Joe and Jo Jo Poncelet will be hosting the 2026 Massey Days, in connection with the Massey Collector’s Association, at their farm (39942) on County Road 75. Hundreds of attendees are expected to come from all over the U.S. and even Canada for...
Staff awards cap school year at Lake City Public Schools
Jun 17, 2026
The last day of school for students at Lake City Public Schools was Thursday, June 4, but teachers and other school staff were back the following day for lunch in the cafeteria followed by awards presented in the auditorium.
Outside recognition
Band director Eric Stashek was named to the “Yamaha...
Sultry walk kicks off Walking Lake Pepin
Jun 17, 2026
Wednesday night, June 10, Mother Nature blessed Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) with a steamy but storm-free night for WLP’s first group walk of the season at Hok-Si-La Park.
Thirteen walkers met at the park office to hear Ann Nibbe, a member of the newly formed “Friends of Hok-Si-La Park” group, give a...
Local Lore: The River Walk and some of its many walkers
Jun 17, 2026
The Lake City River Walk is just one of a few ways our community can stay connected to the many businesses downtown while simultaneously enjoying the spectacular lakefront. Families, friends, tourists, and groups like Walking Lake Pepin all make sure the path is utilized frequently, especially...
Veterans Empowered plans lunch, golf fundraiser over 4th of July weekend
Jun 17, 2026
At noon on Saturday, July 4, local nonprofit Veterans Empowered, Inc. is hosting free lunch at Lake City’s Wild Wings Plaza for all veterans and their families from the surrounding area.
Veterans eat free; cost for dependents is only $7 for BBQ lunch, live patriotic music from Nashville, a U.S....
Bethany Lutheran presents quilts to graduating seniors
Jun 10, 2026
Aiyana Scolley (left), Tyler Nolan (center), and Aiden Scolley received quilts from Bethany Lutheran Church in recognition of their high school graduation.
First Lutheran Church recognizes eight seniors
Jun 10, 2026
First Lutheran Church celebrated eight seniors on Senior Reconition Day on Sunday, May 31. Each senior was presented with a quilt made by the church ladies quilting club. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Pastor Kary Jonas, Ava Eggenberger, Faith Bonde, Madyson Skifton, Erica Wallerich, (back...
Five generations gather
Jun 10, 2026
This family of five generations posed for a photo while at a graduation party the weekend of June 6 and 7. From left are Tammy Heise, great grandma; Amber Benike, grandma; Emma Czapiewski, mom; and Ken Jacob, great-great grandpa, holding baby Maverick Jackson Czapiewski, who was born on April 4 of...
Masons donate bench to food shelf
Jun 10, 2026
Bruce Whitcomb (left), Senior Ward of the Lake City Masons Carnelian Lodge No. 40, Dianne Coombs (center), Co-Director of the Lake City Food Shelf, and food shelf volunteer Sandy Bendickson pose outside the Lake City Food Shelf with a bench made of recycled plastic. The Masons donated the bench...
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