Nov 29, 2017
To the editor:A big “thank you” to all of you who donated to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society on Give to the Max Day Nov. 16, sponsored by givemn.org. Your donations are much appreciated and always very much needed.In case you missed that particular date, you can still donate 365 days a year,...
Nov 29, 2017
To the editor:
After reading the article about the marina (“Marina board explains its process,” Nov. 16) I have questions.
Why is the marina in charge of the point, tennis courts, and bathhouse?
According to the dictionary a marina pertains to boating and boats.
None of the above have anything to...
Nov 29, 2017
To the editor:
A big “Thank You” to Lake City Area Arts and especially Pat Swanson, Larry Foster, Pat Blum and all those who helped at the grand opening and the special program for “Ron Hunt Day.’” If I missed anyone, thank you too.
The new arts center looks wonderful and is a great addition to...
Nov 22, 2017
To the editor:
It is with much appreciation that we acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Jim Borgschatz and his entire staff at Bluff View elementary School for once again making Grandparents Day, 2017, a most enjoyable and successful event. In our fourth consecutive year at Grandparents Day, we were...
Nov 21, 2017
To the editor:I write today in response to the recent news of sexual harassment incidents that have taken place at the Capitol. As your State Representative, I want members of our community to hear directly from me about this important issue.First of all, I am appalled by what I have read and heard...
Nov 16, 2017
The VFW believes that, in order to recruit and retain a professional, all-volunteer force, the United States must keep its promises to previous generations of service members. These promises include a modest stipend immediately upon retirement and affordable, accessible health care.
It has...
Nov 16, 2017
How do you describe the great all-school play from this past weekend? Many adjectives would be necessary. Where do you start?
The music was wonderful, the choreography amazing, the dancing, the singing, the acting all fantastic.
It must have taken so many hours. Where do you find that number of...
Nov 9, 2017
To the editor:
Our country acknowledges and supports our veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. It is our unity and pride of country that drives those who served forward. And the best way forward is to be active in a service organization, such as the DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
My name is...
Nov 9, 2017
Editor’s note: Matt Krumel is a trucker from St. Perrysburg, Ohio. Earlier this year he traced the origins of his childhood fascination with trucking and agriculture to Lake City. The result is the story below. He is a member of the American Truckers Historical Society.
On its way to the bakery...
Nov 2, 2017
To the editor:
Thank you to the Lake City community for supporting the annual Kiwanis Rose Sale. We sold 325 Dozen roses.
Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support projects that benefit children in our area. These include books to preschoolers, dictionaries to 4th graders, and scholarships to...