Opinion
Wasting away in the family room
Aug 5, 2026
You may recall my motorcycle right turn ”dangling foot” episode of two months ago. If you don’t, I certainly do and I am willing to share a few extra details as I have little else to do.
More than a few have suggested that perhaps I should be riding a smaller bike or not at all. I can see their...
Letter: Peggy Flanagan deserves support in primary election
Aug 5, 2026
We need someone who can defeat a Republican candidate. I cannot agree more.
Peggy Flanagan won over 90 percent of local and district conventions—and the state convention—by overwhelming margins. Her multi-millionaire opponent lost the endorsement of her own party, which put her in office. Ms...
What's it all about? You only need two things in life
Jul 29, 2026
You may have heard this partial statement several times through the years along with the ending. The two things we need to get through the little annoyances of life are Duct tape and WD-40.
If it moves and it shouldn’t, use duct tape.
If it doesn’t move and it should, use WD-40.
WD stands for...
Benya Kraus: Belonging and ownership
Jul 29, 2026
Who gets to own a piece of the future? Ownership — of land, of livelihood, of voice — was central to the American experiment. In southern Minnesota, it remains central to the work of building vibrant, resilient communities. And for many people, belonging begins with having the opportunity to shape...
Rotary grateful for event support
Jul 22, 2026
Thank You for making Lake City Rotary’s Circle of Life Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K a success.
Thank you to attendees and supporters. Your generosity and community spirit made it successful.
We extend our appreciation to our sponsors, whose support made this event possible.
Presenting Sponsors were...
Friends and Neighbors: Police and lard thieves
Jul 22, 2026
I have a high regard for our Lake City Police Department (LCPD) and know some of their officers personally so I was more than happy to supply cookies for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (not sure I got the name or the date right but no matter).
What made this recognition particularly...
Altendorf: People suffer under bad governments
Jul 22, 2026
Not long ago, I penned a column highlighting the human side of fraud. Minnesota’s $9 billion in fraud is a staggering number, and too often we don’t look past the dollar signs when considering the damage being caused by the rampant fraud in this state.
There was the story of a Lake City family...
What's it all about? Say it, don’t spray it
Jul 22, 2026
I grew up in a family where Danish was occasionally spoken when my parents wanted to keep something from Dwight and me. I wish I had absorbed a little of that language because to earn my Bachelor of Arts degree at Augustana I had to complete a foreign language requirement. Well, how hard could...
A note to our readers regarding the City Council election
Jul 22, 2026
The Lake City Graphic believes it is important to be transparent with our readers regarding the upcoming city council election.
Justin Hawryluk, an owner of the Lake City Graphic, is a candidate for the Lake City City Council. We recognize that his candidacy creates a potential conflict of...
Firemen: Dance was resounding success thanks to community
Jul 15, 2026
This year’s annual Fireman’s Dance proved to be a resounding success, bringing together neighbors, families, and supporters from all over the area for an evening of music, dancing, and community spirit. The event served not only as a celebration of our local fire department but also as an...
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