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Kiwanis Club hears about family sailing adventures
Jun 24, 2026
Heather Nierman attended a Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting at Lake Pepin Plaza dining hall recently to talk about her sailing adventures in the Caribbean.
Her father often talked about sailing that area but that wish was ended by cancer. Heather and her husband decided they would fullfill that...
Lake City grad and former high school teacher publishes first novel
Jun 24, 2026
Rochester author, former Lincoln High School teacher, and Lake City High School Class of 2004 member Lindsey Wohlsdorf has released a new fiction book, “Before Dreams Come True.”
The book follows the life of aspiring songwriter Hannah Thompson who falls for rising country star Charlie Wyatt in...
Letter: It’s up to us to keep Lake City vibrant
Jun 24, 2026
As a seasoned traveler, 20 years living in our RV, I have seen the failure of small-town America.
I’m speaking of retail failure.
Wandering throughout the United States we’ve taken truck routes and back roads while pulling a 38-foot fifth wheel.
We would take up a half block parking spot and check...
Library friends: ‘Thank you for being a friend, Lake City’
Jun 24, 2026
As Lake City gears up for the excitement of Water Ski Days, the Friends of the Lake City Public Library (FLCPL) are preparing for one of their biggest events of the year: the highly anticipated Water Ski Days Book Sale.
You can shop the stacks on June 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 209 S. High...
Local lore: The first Water Ski Days
Jun 24, 2026
Lake City’s annual Water Ski Days are always some of the busiest in our community. But, if you think it gets crazy nowadays, wait until you hear about the events of 54 years ago!
The first Water Ski Days took place in 1972 and celebrated not only the 50th anniversary of water skiing, but our town’...
Magic show coming to library June 29
Jun 24, 2026
The Magic of Isaiah is coming to the Lake City Public Library on Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m.
Isaiah Foster is a professional magician from the La Crosse, Wis., area with over 20 years of experience.
He performs throughout the area at schools, libraries, and corporate events.
His shows are family...
The 54th Water Ski Days runs today through Sunday
Jun 24, 2026
Lake City Minnesota is gearing up for its signature summer event, Water Ski Days. From June 25 to June 28, southeastern Minnesota’s popular tourism hub will host huge lakeside concerts, incredible water skiing events, and many more family friendly activities to celebrate 104 years as the...
Class of 2026 graduates
Jun 17, 2026
Commencement for the Lincoln High School Class of 2026 took place Sunday, June 7, in the Lincoln High School gymnasium. The ceremony featured speeches from Supt. Ariana Wright, Principal Greg Berge, and class speakers Patrick Kennedy and Lydia Harteneck. District officials exchanged national flags...
Cuchetti performs Sunday at LCAA
Jun 17, 2026
Tony Cuchetti will perform a concert at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at the Lake City Area Arts center. Doors open at 1 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation. A press release notes that “Tony has spent his life in and around music. His family traveled the country for 15 years performing as a musical...
It’s Market by the Lake season
Jun 17, 2026
Lake City Market by the Lake opened its season last Thursday at Ohuta Park. The weekly market is Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring produce, vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. For more information visit the Lake City Market by the Lake Facebook page. -Photo by Ben Threinen
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