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Jazz trio coming to Lake City Area Arts
Apr 1, 2026
The John Paulson Trio will perfrom Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Lake City Area Arts (LCAA). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a $15 suggested donation. “Heat up your Spring with some great jazz. The trio, featuring John Paulson on sax, Lawrence Price on piano, and Eric Graham on bass, will be...
Locals join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement
Apr 1, 2026
More than two hundred people gathered in protest along North Lakeshore Drive on Saturday afternoon as part of No Kings, a nationwide day of action, according to Katie Himanga, one of the local organizers. “With signs, flags, songs, and in conversations, people expressed support of democracy and...
Lake City Marina’s evolution from a pond to the river’s largest municipal marina
Apr 1, 2026
With the arrival of barges traveling up and down the river comes the excitement of spring/summer and the anticipation of getting back out on the lake in the family boat. For many of us and tourists from all over, basking in the Minnesota sun and enjoying the Lake Pepin breeze begins with a visit...
Lake City students perform in Southern Minnesota Austin Honor Band
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Band Department is proud to recognize four outstanding seventh grade band students who were selected to perform in the Southern Minnesota Austin Honor Band on Saturday, March 21.
There were 160 participating students, from 30 participating schools in Southeastern Minnesota.
Lake...
Old Settlers to meet April 11
Apr 1, 2026
The 149th annual meeting of the Greenwood Prairie Old Settlers Association will be held on Saturday, April 11, in the Chapel at Green Prairie Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Center in Plainview. It was on Feb. 28, 1877 that a group of Plainview area citizens first met and formed the Greenwood...
Rotary hears about Lake City Environmental Learning Program
Apr 1, 2026
Rotary member Amanda Kvasnicka invited Marie Miller from Lake City Environmental Learning Program (ELP) to be the guest speaker at a recent Lake City Rotary Club meeting.
Marie let us know that the ELP is a nonprofit organization whose goal it is to teach students to enjoy the outdoors and give...
Sign-up for library summer activities begins April 2
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Public Library has announced the line-up for its summer children’s programs.
Sign-up for summer programs will be available starting April 2. It can be done in-person at the library (201 S. High St., Lake City) or by phone 651-345-4013.
Summer activity bags for ages 4-12 will be...
Woman’s Club kicks off 2026 with foundation presentation
Apr 1, 2026
The Woman’s Club of Lake City launched their 2026 year with a presentation by Peg Mattke and Heather Banks of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF). Both organizations work to enhance life in Lake City. The Woman’s Club mission focuses on “promoting the welfare of the home and the...
‘Murder & Mayhem’ author to speak at library
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk with Minnesota author Ron de Beaulieu on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Ron de Beaulieu has lived in Minnesota for nearly two decades.
She went to Macalester College in St. Paul and the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities for a...
Chamber welcomes Ford dealership under new ownership
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 23, to welcome new ownership at Lake City Ford, celebrating Daraius and Christina Mistry as they begin their journey in the community.
The Mistrys, who relocated from Florida, are excited to become part of Lake City and...
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