Opinion

McGrath: It’s an honor to serve on the council

Oct 16, 2024
Hello Lake City Residents, my name is Cindy McGrath and I’m seeking re-election to the City Council because I enjoy representing the citizens of Lake City and consider it an honor to serve on the City Council. I am a lifelong resident of Lake City except for the five years I attended Winona State...

Boe is a fully-engaged, well-rounded leader

Oct 16, 2024
I’m excited to share my perspective of the upcoming mayoral election with those reading this week’s Lake City Graphic. My viewpoint comes from my role as a dad and an active community member. Basically, a life-long resident of Lake City, I have two kids I’m raising here. Additionally, I work in...

Brian Quinn has the right stuff

Oct 16, 2024
At a time when we are looking for new city leadership after a phenomenal two terms under Mark Nichols, we are fortunate to have two capable candidates for mayor. Both have experience on the city council, both are intelligent, and both have a love for Lake City. However, when a city commission...

It was wrong to print a letter in Spanish

Oct 16, 2024
I am reading the letters to the editor in the Oct. 3 Graphic and am very disturbed that there is a letter in Spanish—I believe that’s the language but I can’t read it. There is something wrong with having letters in a news paper when the people who buy the paper cannot read it. I think this...

Lake City mayoral candidates on their philosophies, visions

Oct 9, 2024
Russell Boe Why are you running for mayor or city council? I’m running for mayor to ensure Lake City remains in a strong financial position committed to proper diligence for every tax dollar spent. I support strong public safety including police, fire, ambulance and emergency response, and I...

Ohl: Well Seasoned

Oct 9, 2024
By David Ohl I will deny being ancient and out-of-date. Although I don’t feel old, I guess it is a fact. Other than a creaky knee and an occasional sore back what the heck does feeling old really feel like? I continue to mess around with cars, have a wonderful partner in Donna, friends, and a...

Heather Arndt is real leadership

Oct 9, 2024
By James D. Rainwater Lake City Our state house seat is up for election this November. We have the chance to make a real change – for the better – by electing Heather Arndt for Minnesota District 20A. Look at her background and compare it to her opponent’s. There’s not much of a comparison....

Dog park was a much needed addition

Oct 9, 2024
By Kim Gyuricsko Foley, Al. I wanted to thank the City and advocates for the new dog park. This park is a wonderful and a very needed addition to my favorite town! It’s in a great site, is very clean and generally a lovely space. My only suggestion for improving it might be water and more picnic...

Ohl: National Anthem

Oct 2, 2024
Nineteen-year-old Miss Bloomington, MN, Stephanie Nilson sang the National Anthem at a Twins-Orioles game years ago. She experienced the usual ballpark delayed feedback of her voice from the public address system. She got as far as, “Oh, say does that star spangled banner yet wave?” and blanked...

Logros de la administración Demócrata de Biden Harris

Oct 2, 2024
Salud: Los costos de insulina tienen un límite de $35 por unidad para las personas mayores con Medicare. Precios más bajos de los medicamentos de Medicare para la diabetes, la artritis reumatoide, los accidentes cerebrovasculares y las enfermedades cardíacas. Se redujo el costo del inhalador...

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