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Two concerts at Oak Center General Store
Apr 8, 2026
Oak Center General Store has two concerts this weekend.
On Friday, April 10, old time country musician Bob Bovee performs at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, April 11, the store hosts folk group Pieta Brown and the Taken. Liz Draper will perform a solo opening set. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets to...
Dairy quiz bowl teams compete in Hastings
Apr 8, 2026
The Wabasha County 4-H dairy quiz bowl teams recently participated in the regional contest in Hastings.
The senior team had some tough competition with 13 teams in their bracket. Although they missed out on a trip to state this year, they look forward to next year.
The intermediate team...
Wabasha County Public Health Spotlight: Eyes forward; don’t drive distracted
Apr 8, 2026
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and on April 1, Minnesota NETS, (Network of Employers for Traffic Safety) with support from State Farm, will launch a new distracted driving campaign “Someone is Waiting for You.” The campaign will remind drivers to slow down and pay attention by...
Erica Wallerich crowned Dairy Princess
Apr 8, 2026
On Saturday, March 28, the Wabasha County American Dairy Association (ADA) hosted its Dairy Princess judging and training day. Three young women vying for the title of 2026 Wabasha County Dairy Princess underwent a rigorous evaluation process. They were judged on their dairy knowledge and...
Friends and Neighbors: Cookies and Milk Festival
Apr 8, 2026
I could not agree more with David Ohl’s observations and conclusions in his “We are cookie monsters” column in the Graphic on March 5.
He addressed the innate wholesomeness of cookies, their multi-generational appeal and the signs of Cookie Deficiency Syndrome. Well done!
I am more motivated...
Birdhouse building teaches workshop skills, safety
Apr 1, 2026
Pictured are three of the six Bluff View students along with one father and two Kiwanians who participated in Lake City Kiwanis Club’s 40th year of building birdhouses. Using Lincoln High’s woodworking shop and equipment allows students to learn manual skills, planning ahead and tool safety, the...
Chilly weather for second annual Easter egg hunt
Apr 1, 2026
On a chilly Saturday morning, hundreds turned out for the second annual Easter egg hunt in Patton Park. Above, children rush this way and that in search of eggs and other treats. At right, a child holds a golden egg that was able to be exchanged for a prize. Organizers Connie Atkinson and Christy O...
Engebretson, Ratz are Kiwanis Students of the Month for March
Apr 1, 2026
The Lake City Kiwanis Club Students of the Month for March are Lincoln High School students Alex Ratz (right) and Ashley Engebretson. Ratz was nominated by the Business Technology Dept. and Engebretson by the Family Consumer Science Dept.
Fire department pays tribute to longtime supporter and honorary firefighter Tom Heffernan
Apr 1, 2026
For decades local auto dealer Tom Heffernan of Tom Heffernan Ford donated a vehicle to serve as the grand prize of the Lake City Fire Department’s annual fundraiser raffle. The raffle, held in conjunction with the department’s Fireman’s Dance, raised money for equipment, training and other needs of...
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...
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