Jul 8, 2026
The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is set to travel to Traverse City, Mich. this July to perform in the 100th annual National Cherry Festival Parade, a milestone celebration for one of the nation’s most iconic summer events.
The invitation marks a significant honor for the Tiger Band, as the...
Jul 1, 2026
Colin Atkinson, art teacher at Lincoln High School, once again sent some promising art students to Mark Henry’s Buildings and Grounds Director’s office and custodial breakroom to generate ideas for a mural to brighten up the space.
In recent years, the basement of the 1930’s building has been a...
Jun 24, 2026
For one Lake City Tiger Marching Band drum major, this season is more than just a leadership opportunity, it’s a continuation of a family legacy.
Drum Major Bella Lane is following in the footsteps of her mother, Lailoni Lane, who served as drum major at Winona High School in 1993. Now, more than...
Jun 10, 2026
I have been to a number of commencement ceremonies but the best ever was Lincoln High School 2026. It was short, sincere and bursting with community support. And it was Lake City’s milestone 150th high school commencement.
I know that because Becky Houghton, Lincoln High School teacher (and...
May 27, 2026
The Lake City Athletic Booster Club hosted a special banquet celebrating senior athletes, the group said in a news release. “Coaches highlighted each athlete as we honored their dedication to Lake City athletics and the community. We wish them all the best in their next steps in life!”
May 20, 2026
Lincoln High School held its annual awards night on May 13 in the high school auditorium, where the winners of numerous scholarship and academic awards were announced.
Scholarship winners appear in this issue. Academic award winners will appear in the May 28 issue.
The Lake City Hispanic...
May 6, 2026
Lincoln High School students had their annual prom on Saturday, May 2. Below are some photos by teacher and yearbook advisor Heather Gilbertson of students at Willow Brooke Farm event center outside Red Wing.
May 6, 2026
Lincoln High School will be holding its annual Awards Night on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. We would like to sincerely thank all of our scholarship donors and those who have generously increased the amount of their scholarship awards or have added additional...
Apr 29, 2026
Kiwanian Arianna Wright welcomed guest speaker Eva Ferro to a recent Kiwanis Club meeting.
Ferro is a Lincoln High School exchange student from Viareggio, Italy, which is on the Mediterranean Sea. Its population swells from 60,000 people to 200,000 in the summer.
The sea gives surfers loads of...
Apr 29, 2026
This past Saturday evening I attended the Lake City High School spring jazz concert. Wow: a three letter word to sum up an extraordinary event.
One had to be there to fully appreciate the dynamic energy and talent that performed.
Director Eric Stashek, in his leadership style, made the concert...