Lake City
Letter: Why didn't Red Wing switch to two lanes?
Sep 14, 2017
To the editor:
In response to Ron Schimbeno’s letter in the Sept. 7, 2017 issue of the Graphic.
I work in Red Wing four days a week and drive through the downtown area each of those four days. Red Wing is a busy town. There is a lot of traffic flowing through the downtown at any given time of the...
Letter: Sidewalk sale thefts are heartbreaking and cruel
Sep 14, 2017
To the editor:
On Saturday, Sept. 2, I had a sidewalk sale on my corner at Lakewood Avenue and 7th Street South.
Everything was going great until I noticed someone had stolen a box of fishing lures, some of which I’ve had for over 40 years.
Someone else stole a small pewter box jewelry set I’ve...
Our memories in stone - Richard W. Neal
Sep 7, 2017
The Lake City Historical Society has an on-going project to restore the legibility of stones marking the graves of people relevant to the early history of the community. (Checks to support this work should be mailed to LCHS, PO 245, Lake City, MN 55041.) For this issue of the Graphic, the featured...
Letter: Let light shine on our hidden beauty
Sep 7, 2017
To the editor:
Every time I return home from a trip I am reminded that we live in one of the most beautiful spots in the world.
I am also reminded of how little has changed through the years. I keep hearing “But we’ve always done it this way.” Well Lake City it’s time to grow up.
There is so...
Racing thrills return to Johnny Appleseed fest
Sep 7, 2017
Many years ago, the brave and foolhardy would don costumes, take a plunger in each hand and plunge with all their might to propel a toilet on casters down the street.
The so-called “Johnny races” are history, but Lake City Cub Scout Pack 94 is reviving some of the racing spirit at this year’s...
Junk Crush gives life repurpose this weekend
Sep 7, 2017
Junk Crush, Lake City’s celebration of repurposing, upcycling, handmade goods, music and local wine, returns to downtown Lake City this weekend.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 on Washington Street from Marion Street to Lyon Avenue...
Randgaard named Coach of the Year
Aug 30, 2017
Lake City girls golf coach Steve Randgaard has been named Coach of the Year for Class AA girls golf for the 2017 season by his coaching peers.Randgaard will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at the Sheraton West in Minnetonka on Saturday, Oct. 14. Randgaard was also awarded...
Letter: Lost dog recovered
Aug 17, 2017
To the editor:
No doubt you have seen the signs in the area this summer – “Lost dog do not chase.”
Bella was originally lost in Cannon Falls on June 29 and we are happy to report she was found safe and sound in Lake City on Aug. 5.
Over the five weeks Bella was loose she traveled from Cannon...
Organist to accompany St. Mark's worship services
Aug 17, 2017
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church has announced that Coleen Fowler will play the organ during worship two Sundays every month.
People can check the church events column in the Graphic for dates every week.
St. Mark’s services begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with a social gathering afterwards with coffee and...
Woman's fight against global hunger inspires community
Aug 17, 2017
Cate Sprout’s interest in soy protein and a charitable donation made in 2015 has taken her all the way around the world and back to Plainview, where she and 500 other volunteers will pack 100,000 meals at the Plainview Church of Christ on Aug. 25 and 26 as part of Feed My Starving Children’s...
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