Knights of Columbus

Six local competitors advance to state in Knights of Columbus free throw competition

Mar 11, 2026

Six sharp shooters from Lake City advanced to the state Knights of Columbus free throw contest in Osseo on March 21. Pictured, from left, are qualifiers Colby Krause, Gunner Krause, Hazel Luhmann, Irelyn Hazelton, Hannah Nolan, and Nolan Kohrs.

Knights of Columbus announce local free throw contest champions

Mar 4, 2026

Local Knights of Columbus Council 1865 conducted their annual Free Throw Shooting contest the week of Feb. 2. Participants ages 9, 10 and 11 shot from 12 feet and used a girls’ size ball. Participants, ages 12-14 shot from 15 feet and used a regulation size girls’ or boys’ ball, depending on...

Community foundation supports Knights’ coat drive

Feb 25, 2026

Jim Schreck (left) of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation presented a $1,000 check to Grand Knight Ron Dahling of the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus. The Knights distributed 96 winter coats in October 2025 in their winter coats for kids program. This money will allow the Knights to give an...

Knights of Columbus sponsor Five for Food again in 2026

Feb 18, 2026

Greater Lake City Community Foundation Director Emeritus Jim Schreck accepted a check from the Knights Of Columbus of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church for the foundation’s annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. The Knights are one of a number of...

Local Knights of Columbus youth free throw contest is Feb. 2-3

Jan 28, 2026

All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2026 Knights of Columbus (KC) Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held Monday, Feb. 2 for grades 4-6 during their practice time at Bluff View Elementary School, and Tuesday, Feb 3...

Church group offers free winter coats for youth

Oct 22, 2025

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus are offering free winter coats for all kids sizes, ages toddler to teens, at its Coats for Kids event on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the St. Mary of the Lake Church Hall, 419 W. Lyon Ave. The event will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until all coats are distributed.

Knights of Columbus announce free throw contest champs for 2025

Feb 19, 2025

Local Knights of Columbus Council 1865 conducted their annual Free Throw Shooting contest the week of February 6. Participants ages 9-11 shot from 12 feet and used a girls’ size ball. Participants ages 12-14 shot from 15 feet and used a regulation size girls’ or boys’ ball, depending on their...

Four advance to State in Knights’ free throw shooting contest

Mar 6, 2024

Four Lake City youth were among the regional winners in Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest held in Rochester on Sunday, March 3. The winners advance to the State Competition in St. Cloud in early April. They are (from left) Hannah Nolan - Age 12, Cooper Meyer - Age 14, Brody Meyer -...

Knights of Columbus free throw contest attracts 99 participants

Feb 21, 2024

Knights of Columbus Council 1865 conducted their annual Free Throw Shooting contest on Thursday, Jan. 25. There were 99 participants across all age groups. Participants age 10 and 11 shot from 12 feet and used a girls’ size ball. Participants, ages 12-14 shot from 15 feet and used a regulation...

Knights of Columbus sponsor Five for Food

Mar 22, 2023

Doug Thompson (left) and Ron Dahling, the treasurer and president of the St. Mary’s of the Lake Knights of Columbus provided a sponsorship donation to the Five for Food Initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. The local Knights have supported Five for Food since its inception. Only a short time...