Riverwalk

Corrected: Riverwalk fundraisers pleased to see funds used for trail extension

Nov 3, 2021

More than 30 years after a group of local fundraisers helped make the first stretch of the Riverwalk a reality, some funds from that effort are helping to pay for an extension of that trail from Central Point Road to the entrance of Hok-Si-La Park. On Monday, Nov. 8, some of the people involved...

Sun sets behind Flags of Valor display

Jun 30, 2021

Photographer Steve Brown of Lake City captured this image of an orange sunset providing a backdrop for the American Legion Flags of Valor Display along the Riverwalk.

Prepping for trail

May 26, 2021

Traffic cones and other changes have come to the stretch of Highway 61 between Central Point Road and the Hok-Si-La Park entrance. Construction of a multi-use trail between the two points officially begins June 1, according to Lake City Public Works Director Scott Jensen, but some minor tree...

Letter: More than just a highway

Sep 19, 2018

To the editor: Lake City is going through exciting times. We have the opportunity to make some much-needed changes to our beautiful city and focus on ensuring its bright future. The Highway 61 Reconstruction Project scheduled for 2020 is way more than just an updated highway. It’s a chance to...

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...

10th walking season  begins with a look back

Jun 14, 2017

Patti Svien (center in the purple t-shirt) conducts a retrospective of Walking Lake Pepin in honor of its 10th season Wednesday, June 7, at the Lake City Marina. To Svien’s right and left are volunteers wearing the t-shirts from all the prior years of Walking Lake Pepin. Svien started the group as...

Flags of Valor commemoration is June 21

Jun 8, 2017

Lake City American Legion Post 110 and Auxiliary Unit 110 are hosting a program commemorating Flags of Valor on June 21 in Veterans/Gold Star Mothers Park at 6:30 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chairs. The park is located at the intersection of Park Street and Lakeshore Drive along the...

Fitness challenge kicks off June 4

May 31, 2017

There is still time to sign up for the 10th season of “Walking Lake Pepin”. 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”. The 10-week challenge starts...

Walkers: Join us for 10th anniversary walk

May 31, 2017

To the editor, The summer community walking challenge “Walking Lake Pepin” is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What started as a wellness assignment for a graduate program in 2008 has continued with the support of a dedicated group of walkers and the ongoing participation by Lake City...

Deadline for Flags of Valor donations is June 14

May 18, 2017

“Flags of Valor” will again be displayed along the Riverwalk in Lake City during Water Ski Days. For a $10 donation, the Lake City American Legion and Auxiliary will place a flag in memory or honor of an individual, family or business. Forms are available at local restaurants and business places....