Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Candidate forum set for Oct. 7

Aug 28, 2024

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce and Woman’s Club of Lake City are asking the public to submit questions for a candidate forum on Oct. 7. Meet the Candidates 2024 will begin at 6:30 p.m. that day at Lake City City Hall, 205 W. Center St. Chamber Executive Director Heather Thomas said they would...

Ohuta Park was full of activity on a sunny summer Saturday

Aug 14, 2024

Ohuta Park was the focal point of three activities sponsored by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Saturday. In the morning was the Y-Knot Tri triathlon. The park served as the starting point for each of the triathlon’s three legs, as well as the finish line. Later on the park and beach played host...

Aug. 10 offers a chance to feast, float, and compete at Ohuta Park

Aug 7, 2024

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce has a full day of activities planned at Ohuta Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. Events begin in the morning with the Y-Knot-Tri triathlon, followed by the Float-a-palooza beach party and the Rolling by the River food truck festival. “With the beautiful backdrop of Lake...

Familiar faces in new Chamber roles

Jul 31, 2024

Since July 1, Heather Thomas has been the executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. On Monday, Kriston Rabehl started her new position as the chamber’s events and office coordinator. “I’m excited about the new leadership in the chamber and their vision for moving Lake City forward...

A mostly sunny Water Ski Days

Jul 3, 2024

High water didn’t dampen enthusiasm for what for many is the high water mark of culture in Lake City, Water Ski Days. Though flooding postponed planned water skiing clinics and canceled water ski shows, other events planned for June 27-30 went on as scheduled and, aside from some light rain Friday...

Water Ski Days is June 27-30

Jun 26, 2024

Water Ski Days runs Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 30 with lakeside concerts, water skiing events, and many more family friendly activities to celebrate 102 years as the birthplace of Water Skiing, according to a news release from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. Grammy nominated and...

About 750 ride in Tour de Pepin

Jun 5, 2024

Despite some rainy conditions early, hundreds of riders participated in the Tour de Pepin, an annual bike tour around Lake Pepin. Participants could choose from among five distances ranging from 32 to 100 miles. Riders for the shorter distances were transported by boat back to the start and finish...

Chamber welcomes Paxton Electric to Lake City

May 29, 2024

On Friday, May 3, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined Paxton Electric to welcome this new business to our community with a Ribbon Cutting event. Located at 1315 N. 7th St. Paxton Electric is the second office location, with the first being in Rochester. This office is being...

Lake City on display for Governor’s Fishing Opener

May 15, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar were some of the dignitaries to make an appearance in Lake City last week as the city hosted the Governor’s Fishing Opener for the first time since 1981. The three-day event celebrated the beginning of walleye fishing...

Chamber ribbon cutting for relocated Lake City Boat Club and Rentals

May 1, 2024

On Thursday March 28, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined at Lake City Boat Club and Rentals to welcome this business to their new location with a Ribbon Cutting event. Located at 211 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake City Boat Club and Rentals is family-owned and operated. Lake City...