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‘When duty called, they placed service above self’
May 27, 2026
Hundreds of people attendded the Memorial Day Program in the Lincoln High School auditorium on Monday, May 25.
Co-emcees were again Heidi Berge and Bruce Carlstrom, who led those in attendance through a program of song, prayer, and ceremony to honor the veterans of the United States Armed Forces...
Booster Club honors senior athlete members of the Class of 2026
May 27, 2026
The Lake City Athletic Booster Club hosted a special banquet celebrating senior athletes, the group said in a news release. “Coaches highlighted each athlete as we honored their dedication to Lake City athletics and the community. We wish them all the best in their next steps in life!”
Family of ducks paddles by, boats float
May 27, 2026
Look at this absolute family unit of mallard ducks. Photographer Ben Threinen snapped this photo of the two parents and their nine ducklings out for a Memorial Day weekend swim. Below, sailboats and motorboats on Lake Pepin in another photo by Threinen.
First Lutheran Church confirms 20
May 27, 2026
First Lutheran Church celebrated 20 confirmands on May 17. Front row, from left: confirmands Lily Miller, Reid Meyer, Nolan Kohrs, Christopher Ahrens, Miranda Koehler, Avery Ohlhaber, and Alexis McCoy. Middle row, from left: confirmands Britton Cobb, Savannah Klein, Klara Schmidt, Camryn Porisch,...
Lake City Sportsman’s Club contributes $3,000 for new dry suits for Lake City firefighters
May 27, 2026
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club (LCSC) recently presented $3,000 of support to the Lake City Fire Department to help purchase new dry suits for water rescues. At the recent LCSC meeting, the firefighters provided a demonstration of putting on the suits and explained their purpose and use in the Lake...
Legion, auxiliary donate $2,000 to fire department
May 27, 2026
Representatives of Lake City American Legion Post 110 and its auxiliary were at the Lake City Fire Hall recently to present a check for $2,000 to the fire department. The money was raised at the Legion and auxiliary’s annual Flags of Valor fundraiser. It will be used for rescue rope. From left are...
Over 120 students go screen-free during Bluff View Unplugged!
May 27, 2026
More than 120 students at Bluff View successfully completed all 16 days of the screen-free challenge during April and May called Bluff View Unplugged! “We celebrated their commitment with Dairy Queen treats while reminding ourselves how important it is to enjoy hobbies, play, reading, and time...
Redeeming Grace confirms four
May 27, 2026
Redeeming Grace Community Church celebrated four confirmands on Sunday, May 17. Front row, from left: confirmands Jenna Kellner, Aurora Mettler, and Callen Wiebusch. Back row, from left: confirmand Nora Tesmer and Pastor Phil Schmidt.
-Photo by Dave Ender
VFW Auxiliary places flags on veterans’ graves
May 27, 2026
Each year the Auxiliary to VFW Post 8729 in Lake City places flags on the graves of veterans and auxiliary members. “It’s an honor for us to do this. We are oftentimes so overwhelmed by all of the sacrifices made by our community. Memorial Day is a time to honor their memory,” the group said....
Awards Night 2026 Academic Awards
May 27, 2026
Coverage of the Lincoln High School Awards Night on May 13 continues with the honorees for Socratic Challenge Scholar and School Board Scholar.
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