Mark Nichols
Low vision group’s Nov. 9 topic is safety
Dec 1, 2021
The Lake City low vision group is meeting Thursday, Dec. 9 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
This month Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols will attend for a discussion on the topic of safety.
“We will be discussing vision problems that people have in our city,” the group said in a news release. “All...
Peterson family sells opera house building
Oct 13, 2021
A landmark building in downtown Lake City has a new owner.
Lake Pepin Development, LLC, purchased the building at 105 W. Center Street from Peterson Opera House, LLC, on Sept. 27, according a state database.
The Peterson family operated several businesses in Lake City in the 20th century,...
Mayor’s state of the city
Aug 18, 2021
I am writing a “State of the City” report on our community. We are past the halfway point of our fiscal year and we are working on budgeting for 2022. When I think about our city, I like to reflect upon our core values and our strategic operating model that is commonly referred to as our city’s “...
Walkers get Ohuta update, plan Sand Point outing
Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) walkers met at Ohuta Park for their first group walk of the 2021 season. It was warm and humid but 20 people showed up to walk along Park and Franklin Streets on the shaded sidewalks.
Mayo Mark Nichols was invited to kick off WLP’s first event....
Still time to sign up for Walking Lake Pepin
Jun 3, 2021
There is still time to sign up for the 14th season of Walking Lake Pepin (WLP). This community walking challenge invites Lake City residents to sign up and commit to starting or increasing their level of moderate physical activity to improve fitness and active living.
After a long year of pandemic...
Ribbon cut, road re-open
Nov 4, 2020
Highway 61 in Lake City ceremonially reopened Thursday, Oct. 29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, then it reopened for real.
Michelle Larson, executive director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, was the emcee for the afternoon gathering of of local officials, representatives of the Minnesota...
After traveling the world, thankful for leadership at home in Lake City
Oct 21, 2020
For many, 2020 can’t be over soon enough. The pandemic has affected everyone in one form or another. Some have sadly succumbed to the disease, others are grieving, many have been isolated from loved ones and millions have lost their jobs. It can’t be easy to feel upbeat and positive during such...
Time for a change of leadership in Lake City
Oct 21, 2020
I think it is time for a change in leadership for the community.
Mayor Mark Nichols and several on the city council like Jason DeVinny and Russell Boe are out of touch with the people of this community and the needs of the community.
This can be demonstrated by a couple of their recent decisions...
Nichols has the right qualities to lead
Oct 21, 2020
I was pleased to see so many wonderful letters supporting Mayor Mark Nichols for mayor in this past week’s Graphic. I see no purpose in repeating what others have written.
Mark has always shown a genuine concern for the health and welfare of others. This is the most important quality to look for...
Nichols will continue to be a strong leader with vision
Oct 14, 2020
Our city of 5000 is blessed to live in spectacular geography year around. The prime location is Ohuta Park and the Marina.
Like our predecessors who had the vision for the marina, our community needs to make the investment into Ohuta Park that will be used and appreciated for the next 50-plus...
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