Election 2016
Letter: Highway should bypass the city
Jul 21, 2016
To the editor:
Long ago when Highway 61 was a narrow two-lane road that stretched the whole length from La Crosse, Wis., to Grand Marais, someone had the idea to upgrade 61 to a super four-lane highway from beginning to end.
There is a good start. Four lanes from Minneapolis to Grand Marais is...
Letter: Take time to vote Aug. 9
Jul 20, 2016
To the editor: I am writing this editorial as a longtime member of this community. Yes, I am running for another term on the City Council. This is about asking local residents to get out and vote in the Primary Aug. 9. Take time out of your busy schedule to vote or stop at City Hall for an...
Letter: Just slow down, or stop?
Jul 20, 2016
To the editor: Like the writer a few weeks ago (June 23), I too have only lived in Lake City for three years. Unlike that person, I feel reducing to three lanes through our main street is essential for the growth and success of our downtown and city as a whole. Unfortunately, what I have noticed...
City Council OKs plan for new Lake City public safety building
Jul 14, 2016
Construction could begin in September on a new city public safety building on North 10th Street.
The City Council on Monday night approved final drawings for the 16,000 square foot building.
The building will become the new home for the city’s police department, ambulance service and emergency...
Letter: We could be another Grand Marais
Jul 14, 2016
To the editor:
My name is Russell Malcomson and I have raised my four children the last 20 plus years here in Lake City.
My wife Nancy and are enjoying watching our daughter Crystal Boe and her husband Russell raise our grandchildren. I am running for City Council in the upcoming election. I would...
Letter: Affiliation is good for the city
Jul 6, 2016
To the editor: In response to letters to the editor regarding Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) Lake City, things have changed a lot in medicine since 1998. The former city attorney thinks Mayo wants out of the 30 year agreement. MCHS states they have no plans to end their affiliation with...
City to wade through Hwy. 61 options
Jun 29, 2016
Mobile technology got a test, and passed it, Monday night as the City Council reviewed possible changes in Highway 61 running through town.
The council heard updates from staff and took questions from the public during a special workshop meeting to discuss possible courses of action.
There is too...
Letter: Three lanes a no-brainer
Jun 29, 2016
To the editor: After reading all the negative comments regarding the city proposal for three lanes, it was great to read councilman Schreck’s editorial. I would like to commend Greg in spelling out the many advantages to this proposal. I echo his thoughts and feelings on this subject completely.I...
Letter: Lane change is emotional topic
Jun 29, 2016
To the editor: Last week, in a letter to the editor, we were given “facts” regarding the two-lane versus four-lane controversy in Lake City. The letter instructed us to do two things: Look at the facts; and not let our emotions guide this decision. I will address both.Fact: Highway 61 is a...
Letter: Three lanes improves safety
Jun 29, 2016
To the editor: There have been numerous letters to the editor regarding the proposed change from four lanes of traffic to three over the past two months. One letter invited those who live south of the four lanes to comment on the issue. We live at the point where two lanes of traffic (one in each...
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