Opinion
Sen. Schmit: It's time to plant seeds for rural growth
Oct 28, 2015
As we complete one very productive growing season in Minnesota, it’s important to think of another: planting the seeds for yielding healthy and diversified rural economies.
It’s no secret Minnesota’s recent economic success has garnered great attention throughout our state and around the country...
LPIC Committee: New site being sought for interpretive center
Oct 28, 2015
To the editor:
The recent article in the Graphic about the possible development of Block 13, the city block where Nosh, the Scoop, the old jail and the former Conoco station are located, resulted in many inquiries to the members of the committee that have been working on creating a Lake Pepin...
The Old Curmudgeon - 10-22-15
Oct 22, 2015
Word has reached the Old Curmudgeon of a weekend traffic accident in which Ron Hooge suffered a broken hip and other injuries. Ron is the computer guru at Technology Solutions. The OC wishes him a fast recovery.
Next Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. to midnight is a Halloween Bash at the Sportsman’s...
Letter: Be part of 'downtown and waterfront rennaissance'
Oct 21, 2015
To the editor:
The Lake City Planning Commission is excited to announce that we will be holding our “Big Tent” planning meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 8:15 pm at St. Mary’s Church. The Planning Commission will be facilitating the meeting where we will present and discuss the aggregate...
Letter: Grateful for past Sanborn holiday displays
Oct 21, 2015
To the editor:
We’re pretty sure we aren’t the only ones that are missing the elaborate and beautiful Halloween display that has appeared in past years courtesy of Mr. Sanborn. Every other holiday was also marked by appropriate displays in his front yard.
We wanted to let him and his family know...
Old Curmudgeon - 10-15-15
Oct 15, 2015
The Old Curmudgeon begs a thousand pardons for his oversight last week. He should have mentioned that Christopher Columbus’s birthday was coming up on this past Monday. No big deal? Only if you intended to mail off that package to Omaha, and then find the USPO closed. Chris does not get a lot of...
Letter: Home sought for exchange student
Oct 14, 2015
To the editor:
The Lake City Rotary once again has been approved to sponsor an incoming exchange student who will be arriving in January 2016. Rahul Gopal is from Gramstown, South Africa, and enjoys studying, math, science and has an interest in medicine. Rahul also enjoys sports and plays hockey....
Officer: Half of auto fatalities weren't buckled up
Oct 14, 2015
To the editor:
In my 13 years as an officer with the Wabasha Police Department, I’ve enforced seat belt use and educated motorists about its life-saving importance. While I’ve issued many citations, writing tickets is not my goal. My hope is that I can educate each motorist with whom I come in...
Letter: Many helped make Thursday market a success
Oct 14, 2015
To the editor:
The Planning Committee of the Lake City Thursday Market wishes to convey their thanks to the citizens of Lake City and surrounding areas who attended the 2015 Thursday Market this past summer. We have been gratified by the regulars and newbies, who we saw each week shopping the...
The Old Curmudgeon - 10-7-15
Oct 7, 2015
Five Lake City businesses are initiating “Throwback Thursdays.” Those retailers are: Kennedy Snyder Hallmark/Drug, Fashion and Fun (corner of Washington and Center Sts.), Shear Wizards, The Corner Closet and Treats and Treasures. The term “Throwback Thursdays” refers to the time when stores stayed...
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