Dan Coyle

Remembering a quiet hero of Lake City

May 21, 2025

On May 7, Lake City lost one of its most beloved souls. Dan Coyle — husband, father, friend, neighbor, and tireless community servant — passed away, leaving behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of this town. Dan wasn’t the kind of person who looked for applause. In fact, during my time as...

Letter: Facts wrong, attitude not helpful

Dec 11, 2019

To the editor: I expect readers agree that freedom of speech, including being able to submit letters of opinion to newspapers, is a privilege. One can, as I have, even express opinions or statements that are false. That said, last week’s letter submitted by Mr. Heffernan needs to be corrected, as...

Letter: Trailers must be moved to realize area's full potential

Jul 17, 2019

To the editor: Most residents, and I expect all renting trailer lots from Lake City, understand the city is a business with real competition. Most know a very small portion of Ohuta Park and the trailer point is being considered for changes to enhance and strengthen Lake City. Readers should...

Letter: Ice boats demonstrate city's four-season potential

Jan 24, 2019

To the editor: Several Lake City businesses received what might be considered late Christmas gifts, thanks to different groups of ice boaters from around the six- or seven-state area coming here to race on Lake Pepin, on three consecutive weekends! Some racers arrived and boated on each Friday....

Letter: Letter was uninformed and distasteful

Nov 1, 2018

To the editor: I feel the need to correct a couple of things that were stated by Dan Coyle. My personal obligations and self-interest are for that of the people of Lake City. However, providing for my family will always be first. The council meetings are the same day every month, so I would be...

Letter: Mead's public service commitment is dubious

Oct 25, 2018

To the editor: Having been out of town for a couple weeks, I just finished previous issues of The Graphic. My letter is in response to council candidate John Mead’s letter, which more now than before has many voters believing his personal obligations and self-interests are not in Lake City’s best...

Letter: Focus on issues, not people

Apr 6, 2017

To the editor: I found last week’s letter to the editor written by Dan Coyle quite interesting. He began by quoting Franklin Roosevelt: “The only thing you have to fear is fear itself.” Dan appeared to be speaking out of both sides of his mouth. First by criticizing Tom Heffernan about what he...