Opinion
Ohl: That’s my seat
Feb 19, 2025
We get used to things the way they are and perhaps this applies even more so for senior citizens like me. We tend to sit in the same seat or close by when we go to church, the movies, the break room at work, sports events, etc.
Our bus garage is probably like other workplaces in that we have a...
Get the lead out
Feb 19, 2025
Congress is attempting to repeal the Biden administration’s groundbreaking rules that require all the country’s very old lead pipes to be replaced over the next 13 years and to lower the limit of lead in water.
The repeal, if successful, would in effect prohibit the government from ever requiring...
Wally’s Wild Ride - Part II
Feb 12, 2025
Wally’s Palace and the accompanying fish house that had knocked the Palace free from the ice continued to gain speed and would spin slowly as they encountered small objects embedded in the ice. The rotation gave Wally a 360 degree view out the small window. However, he could not see any shoreline...
Facts, not hearsay, needed to evaluate county attorney
Feb 12, 2025
I have followed with interest the Wabasha County Board meetings’ discussion about the county attorney salary.
I must admit I am puzzled by the words “I heard.” How about facts? Request six years of records on cases closed by plea bargain and trial, plus the cost for each. Then follow it up with...
Church grateful for community support of Blessing Box
Feb 12, 2025
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is grateful for the caring people who live in Lake City. As some people in the community are aware, St. Mark’s Church has a Blessing Box in front of the building with some food items to help people in need; it offers just a few non-perishable goods to help tide people...
Wanted: Lake City stories and storytellers
Feb 5, 2025
On Jan. 25, Eloise Blattner stopped by the Lake City Arts (LCAA) Center during the Hot Cocoa Crawl sponsored by the Shops of Lake City. Eloise, a past president of the Lake City Historical Society had a wonderful hot cocoa story to share with a captive audience of Ruby and Penny and Sammy the...
Tiger Talk: Board members sworn in, child care rates, exceptional students
Feb 5, 2025
Although the middle of winter, post holiday, January can feel like a slower time of year, that is hardly the case at Lake City Schools. From Snow Days Week to sporting events, to One Act Play and band concerts, there is much to do when it’s cold outside.
One highlight of the month of January is...
Ohl: A Card Slinger
Jan 29, 2025
You probably remember from previous articles that I am much more inclined to read rather than play cards. The game of Solitaire is at the peak of my card playing skills even though I haven’t won in over fourteen years mainly due to not playing. Although I didn’t play cards, I did play with cards....
Waves of Hope a courageous and sensitive approach to suicide prevention awareness
Jan 29, 2025
Monday evening, Jan. 27, I attended a meaningful, well planned program at Lincoln High School. It was called ‘Waves of Hope’ and focused on suicide prevention awareness.
The event was sponsored by community and county programs. Included were the Lake City Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club...
Ohl: Hidden Powers
Jan 22, 2025
I have the ability to track down those socks that hide from us. After many years of practice, I have developed a unique talent for untangling Christmas lights. I have a knack for perfectly timing the microwave so the leftovers come out hot, but not lava hot. I have the gift of parallel parking in...
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