Lake City

Election letters to the editor due July 30

Jul 25, 2018

With the Aug. 14 primary election approaching, the Graphic reminds readers that the last opportunity to publish a letter about the election will be in the Aug. 2 issue of the Graphic. Letters to the editor about the election must be submitted to us by Monday, July 30, at 5 p.m. for publication in...

Halvorson: On walkers, pets, and having it all

Jul 25, 2018

I love sitting by my window overlooking the beach and river walk. The first walkers start about 5 a.m. Actually they aren’t all walkers. There are runners, joggers, strollers, even people with walkers. Some are so regular you could set your watch. I can always tell the weather by their mode of...

Front row seats on Marina Point

Jul 12, 2018

Two people watch from Marina Point as fireworks explode overhead during the annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Lake Pepin.

Letter: Let’s complete the four-lane initiative

Jul 12, 2018

To the editor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, I was very sad the day that your father retired. I enjoyed his articles. I think of you and your dad every time I ride my 10-speed bike from Lake City to Wabasha and back on Highway 61. As you know, it is a very beautiful, but dangerous road. The large trucks...

Letter: A thoroughfare, not a destination

Jul 3, 2018

To the editor: This may be my last utterance regarding Highway 61 and the future of Lake City. I have written numerous pieces about the negative impact this highway has on our city. A recent event gave me a moment of epiphany, a different tack to employ, if you will. In May, my wife and I had...

Letter: Flags of Valor is yet another example of an exceptional community

Jun 27, 2018

To the Editor: Hey Lake City, I’ve been meaning to write since I moved here last fall, but what I saw here June 20 blew me away and I had to write. I rounded the corner of N. Lakeshore Drive and N. Park Street and was overwhelmed by the beauty of flags up and down the lakeshore as far as the eye...

Letter: Leaving is hard, and it's all your fault for being so great

Jun 20, 2018

To the editor: It is with a heavy heart that I say, “goodbye” to you, Lake City. I have been a full time paramedic with Lake City Ambulance for approximately nine months, and although nine months doesn’t seem like that much time on paper, this job and the people I’ve worked with have meant so...

Letter: Serving on city council is a big commitment

Jun 20, 2018

To the editor: Another election year is upon us and as demonstrated in past elections, many citizens have filed in seeking the chance in being elected onto the Lake City City Council. This opportunity should not be taken lightly. It is a great honor and privilege to serve and represent a community...

Mayor: Come share your thoughts on highway project amenities

Jun 14, 2018

Progress continues forward on the Downtown and Highway 61 Reconstruction Project. The project engineering design team will be hosting a public council workshop on June 18 at 5 p.m. at city hall. Please join us to receive an update on this large infrastructure project. It’s hard to believe it’s...

Letter: Memorial Day change made for accessibility and comfort

Jun 7, 2018

To the editor: In reference to last week’s letter to the editor that Memorial Day should be held outside, we wish to explain why the decision was made to hold it indoors. It takes a lot of effort from a lot of people to make it happen outdoors. Jim Klennert has to haul chairs down from the school...