Old Bank Bar

Iconic sign taken down

Jun 11, 2025

Longtime Old Bank Bar and Grill owner Brian Walker (left) watches as Ed Flueger and another man remove the sign from the corner of the building. Flueger bought the sign. It was sold at auction, along with the rest of the contents of the bar. Walker and his wife Karen closed the bar last year after...

Green cones appear at downtown businesses

Jun 17, 2020

Green cones like the one pictured above at Old Bank Bar have appeared around downtown Lake City. Inspired by the orange cones used on the road construction through town, these cones are there to let people know that downtown businesses are ready to serve them. “We are hoping that this promotional...

Outlook frightful as Halloween approaches

Oct 26, 2017

It’s the most ghastliest time of the year. Halloween week has descended and there’s lots to do in and around Lake City for people who like to scare or be scared, or just have fun. On Friday, Oct. 27, South Troy Wesleyan Church south of Zumbro Falls is inviting people to trick or treat out of car...

Alley Spruced

Sep 22, 2016

A new multi-faceted mural has gone up in the Old Bank Bar smoking patio. Muralist Colleen Irhke of Elgin (at right) worked with the staff on the concept, which evolved as she worked. For example, the Packer and Viking bulls initially butted heads in a tropical setting, but that was later changed to...

Flood run draws hundereds of motorcyclists

Apr 21, 2016

A committee of three members of the Friends of the Lake City Library were recognized Saturday morning during a dedication of Lake City’s newest Little Free Library, located at McCahill Play Park. From left are Billie Hunt, Julie McDevitt and Larry Foster. The little structure makes books available...