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Authors to speak at library May 7
Apr 29, 2026
The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public to a book talk with Minnesota authors Julie Klassen and Erica Vetsch on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Julie Klassen is an author of Regency romance novels. She is the winner of several Christy Awards and a Midwest Book Award. She also worked...
Bittersweet Garden Club cultivates garden knowledge in Lake City
Apr 29, 2026
The Bittersweet Garden Club continues to cultivate both community and gardening knowledge in Lake City. With approximately 20 to 30 active members and five honorary members, the club remains an engaged and welcoming group dedicated to horticulture, education, and service.
All members of the...
Dave Moore performs Friday at Oak Center General Store
Apr 29, 2026
Iowa singer-songwriter Dave Moore will perform at the Oak Center General Store on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.
“Dave Moore is one of the great songwriters to come out of the state of Iowa,” a news release said. “Known for his elegant songwriting and instrumental prowess on blues guitar, button...
A turn of turtles and a solitary wood duck
Apr 22, 2026
Sitting there like a bump on a log gets a bad rap. The turtles above and at right below look like they are living their best life while soaking up the springtime sunshine. At left below, a wood duck paddles by.-Photos by Ben Threinen
School staff promote autism awareness
Apr 22, 2026
April is Autism Awareness Month and staff members at Bluff View Elementary School in Lake City wore shirts representative of the theme of love and inclusivity, according to a news release. The Minnesota Autism and Development Disabilities Monitoring project (MN-ADDM) researchers found “1 in 28 (3.6...
Friends and Neighbors: Friendship
Apr 22, 2026
When I was invited to write this column I had no idea how much fun this was going to be. I get to write about things that inspire and amuse me and it’s also very illuminating. I am introduced to amazing people and get to participate in all sorts of fascinating conversations.
I had the pleasure of...
Jewel Manager Paul Byron speaks to Kiwanis Club
Apr 22, 2026
Kiwanian Al Le Captain welcomed Paul Byron the manager of The Jewel Golf Course as guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis meeting.
Paul related that Al is one of their fine golfers at The Jewel, having shot several much coveted holes in one over the recent years.
Paul studied at University of...
Labyrinth workshop is April 29, walk is May 2
Apr 22, 2026
In anticipation of World Labyrinth Day, on Saturday, May 2, First Lutheran Church (FLC), 100 Peace Ridge, is offering an educational one hour workshop on Wednesday April 29 to learn about the history of labyrinths and there use as a tool for meditation, prayer, and peace.
A labyrinth is a walking...
Local jeweler celebrates 50 years in business
Apr 22, 2026
Johnson Jewelers, located at historic 109 E. Center St. (see this week’s “Local Lore” article for more of this location’s history) in downtown Lake City and in Woodbury, Minn., are celebrating 50 years of business this week.
“This business has truly been a labor of love for our family, going back...
Local Lore: The Jewelry Store
Apr 22, 2026
For over 140 years, if you asked someone in Lake City for directions to a jewelry store, they would most likely point you to the same place: 109 E. Center St. Known today as Johnson Jewelers, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this week (see related story), this establishment has only gone...
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