Lake City VFW

VFW donation makes mobile internet available for checkout

Jul 31, 2019

The Lake City Public Library is implementing a mobile hotspot lending program thanks to a generous donation from the VFW Post 8729. A hotspot is an area where a user can access the internet via WiFi. A mobile hotspot device enables users to connect to the internet. The device itself emits a Wi-Fi...

England elected State VFW Auxiliary Guard

Jun 19, 2019

Karen E. England of Lake City was elected as the new Minnesota VFW Auxiliary Guard for the State of Minnesota this past weekend at the department convention in St Cloud. This position is the first step in climbing the official state VFW chairs to becoming the President for the State of Minnesota...

In grateful remembrance: Memorial Day 2019

May 29, 2019

Despite the rains falling outside, Lincoln High School auditorium seemed fuller than usual for the annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27. This year’s event featured speeches, music, and a solemn ceremony honoring local members of the armed forces who have died since Memorial Day, 2018....

Memorial Day observances set for May 27

May 23, 2019

Schedules are set for Memorial Day observances in Lake City, Zumbro Falls, Millville and the surrounding communities on Monday, May 27. In Lake City, a program will begin at 10 a.m. in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. B. Wayne Quist, will be the keynote speaker....

Euchre tournament is March 23 at VFW

Mar 20, 2019

A euchre tournament will be held Saturday, March 23, at the Lake City VFW. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m., sharp. The registration fee is $5.

Euchre tournament is Jan. 26 at VFW

Jan 24, 2019

A euchre tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Lake City VFW. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m., sharp. The registration fee is $5.

Santa helps 130 children buy 750 gifts

Dec 27, 2018

The Lake City VFW and its auxiliary hosted the Shop with Santa event on Dec. 15 at the VFW Clubrooms. Santa arrived at about 9:15 a.m. to greet children and have his picture taken many times with the children who were not afraid to sit on Santa’s lap. Children purchased approximately 750 Christmas...

Shop with Santa is Dec. 15

Dec 13, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 15, children ages 0-10 can get help picking out gifts for Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters, and other family members from legendary gift-giver Santa Claus. The Lake City VFW and Auxiliary is sponsoring a Shop with Santa event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake City VFW. Santa will help...

Lake City VFW to Host First District Meeting on Dec. 1

Nov 29, 2018

The First District meeting for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be held in Lake City this Saturday, Dec. 1. The VFW will meet at the at the Post Home 8729 and the Auxiliary will meet at Port 104 with the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. The Department of Minnesota Representative...

VFW supports Eagle Bluff trip

Nov 14, 2018

Lake City VFW has donated $1,000 to the Bluff View Elmentary School Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center trip. Each year Bluff View fourth graders travel to Eagle Bluff near Lanesboro for three days and two nights. Back row, from left: Lake City VFW Commander Lorne McDonald, VFW Auxiliary...