Opinion
Old Curmudgeon - 8-10-17
Aug 10, 2017
The old curmudgeon is not the only one who has noticed the extraordinary cloud formations that have prevailed over the town this summer. The variant temperatures produced by the lake water contribute to the spectacular show. Is there anything more relaxing than kicking back in a lawn chair or a...
Old Curmudgeon - 8-3-17
Aug 3, 2017
When the Old Curmudgeon was a kid, cameras were scarce.
When it came time for the one-room country school student’s picture to be taken, Mrs. Knutson’s camera was pressed into service. It was a common ritual that was repeated in many rural schools across the country. The kids in those eighth grade...
Goodhue County: Workplace support for nursing mothers is growing
Aug 3, 2017
The Goodhue County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August and World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), breastfeeding is the standard for infant feeding. It provides essential...
Letter: Blood drive succeeds in time of need
Aug 3, 2017
To the editor:
The urgent call for blood donors met with success at the July 27-28 Red Cross blood drive in Lake City with 104 units collected. A sincere thank-you goes to all. These donations help relieve recent critical needs for blood nationwide.
We wish to thank the United Methodist Church...
Old Curmudgeon - 7-27-17
Jul 27, 2017
The annual National Night Out is here again. Tuesday evening, Aug 1, with a beginning time of 6 p.m. It is an opportunity to get together and feel good about where we live and the neighbors that we live near. Participate and enjoy.
There were 29 members in the graduating class of West Concord,...
Letter: City blossoming thanks to public works crews
Jul 27, 2017
To the editor:
The Bittersweet Garden Club of Lake City sends a huge thank you to the Lake City Public Works parks and streets division for all of their work to help us this summer.
The crew does an outstanding job of watering all the the flower gardens and corner flower containers.
Thank you for...
Letter: Let's keep working on Ohuta Park
Jul 20, 2017
To the editor:
Ohuta Park is coming along.
Officer Schneider’s image is very outstanding.
“The Wave” has been touched up and looks very nice.
The new retaining wall is very, very beautiful. The new lawn is coming right along.
The next move would be to get the wall builders to complete their job....
Letter: When it comes to the beach, marina is missing the boat
Jul 20, 2017
To the editor:
I congratulate Destination Lake City for their forward thinking plans for Lake City.The future looks promising, but what about the here and now?
Lake City has a diamond in the rough in our downtown beach. What do we offer? A rocky shore and a half-assed bathhouse.
Most communities...
Letter: Support for looming eyesore is far from unanimous
Jul 20, 2017
To the editor:
Last Thursday night at St. Mary’s church I attended an informational presentation of the Baldy ski jump project slated to be constructed at Mount Frontenac.
Along with a few dozen local residents, I watched a video describing the history of ski jumping in this area, the proposed...
Old Curmudgeon - 7-20-17
Jul 20, 2017
The days and weeks and months go whirling by and the Old Curmudgeon has a hard time keeping up with current events that zoom past at greater speeds than ever before.
He had every intention of giving recognition to the appearance of the global singers which has already come and gone. Dang!
So, to...
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