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St. Mark’s free supper to be held July 12
Jul 5, 2017
Wednesday, July 12 is the date for St. Mark’s July free supper. The public is invited for a meal, friendship, camaraderie, entertainment, ecumenical conversation, laughter, social outing and new acquaintances.St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 110 South Oak Street in Lake City and is across...
Pass It On donates to Bluff View special fund
Jul 5, 2017
Rev. David Badgley (right) of First Congregational Church, on behalf of Pass It On thrift store, donated $2,000 to the Bluff View Special Fund. The special fund helps with funding for all different things from field trip busing to Sheldon Theater, Como Zoo, Eagle Bluff, Minnesota History Museum,...
Torch run passes through lake City
Jun 29, 2017
The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run carrying the torch for the Special Olympics passed through Lake City June 21 after zig-zagging its way here from Rochester. Some local students joined the run from St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church to Patton Park, where they posed for a photo with law...
Turkey River All-Stars perform July 9
Jun 29, 2017
The Turkey River All-Stars will perform in Patton Park on Sunday, July 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Les Fields, band leader for over 50 years, will tap his toes and blow his horn along with Dave Townsend on saxophone, Denny Robertson, Lake City’s own banjo player, Debbie Schreyer, Banjo Hall of Fame...
Fiesta Jalisco, scouts among parade winners
Jun 29, 2017
The Water Ski Days parade committee has announced the “people’s choice” winners for the parade.
In the Chamber of Commerce members category, Fiesta Jalisco came in first, Eagle Hang Gliding was second and Fiesta Foods was third.
Among Shrine and clown units, first place went to the Rochester...
Lake City Firemen's dance is July 1
Jun 29, 2017
The Lake City Firemen’s dance is Saturday, July 1 at the marina beach parking lot next to Ohuta Park.
The 119th annual Lake City Fire Department fundraiser is more than just a dance.
Kids can play in the dalmatian bounce house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s free for kids with a paid adult admission...
Garden provides scenery for people, a respite for endangered species
Jun 29, 2017
A Lake City Boy Scout has created a sanctuary at Hok-Si-La Park for species in decline.
Timothy Petersen created the 550 square foot garden at the entrance of Hok-Si-La Park as an Eagle Scout project.
“The purpose was to both add some nice scenery to the entrance of the park and assist in the...
TV competition Fireball Run to stop here
Jun 29, 2017
Lake City will be participating in this year’s ‘Big Country’ edition of the Amazon TV race show Fireball Run, an eight-day trivial pursuit road rally competition.
In this 11th season, driving teams from across the country will race from Eau Claire, Wis., to Rapid City, S.D., stopping in Lake City...
Water Ski Days crowds prove resilient
Jun 29, 2017
Cooler weather and a rain shower or two didn’t seem to have a measurable impact on enthusiasm or attendance at Water Ski Days events over the weekend.
Michelle Larson is the executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the three-day event.
“Overall it was good,” she said...
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society - Pet of the Week
Jun 28, 2017
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information. For a complete listing of the animals still available for adoption visit their website www.hahumanesociety.org/
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