Tiger Time

Tiger Time rides the Pearl of the Lake

Sep 5, 2018

Children in Lake City Tiger Time boarded the Pearl of the Lake paddlewheel boat for a ride around Lake Pepin during the last week of the summer childcare program. “The kids absolutely loved it,” Tiger Time Director Amy Holland said. “A huge shout out to Larry (Nielson) and the crew for taking time...

Growing children growing veggies

Sep 5, 2018

Lake City Tiger Time childcare participants and a Tiger Time employee with some veggie snacks made from produce grown by the children over the summer. Tiger Time grew five types of tomatoes and peppers, Tiger Time Director Amy Holland said. They also grew cucumbers, green beans, radishes, and...

Sled + selfie = sledfie?

Jan 24, 2018

Tiger Time coordinator Amy Holland and a whole pack of Tiger Time children pose for a selfie during a sledding outing Friday, Jan. 19, when there was no school.

Letter: For fixed income seniors, any property tax is too much

Oct 26, 2017

To the editor: I believe property tax which includes the school tax should be reduced or even cease once a person reaches senior status (65 and older) on fixed income. Upon reaching their final years those folks have done their share throughout their working life. Justification for tax at that...

Bluff View referendum informational meeting is Oct. 23

Oct 19, 2017

The second and final informational meeting on the proposed Bluff View Elementary School expansion project is Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at Bluff View Elementary School. Voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to allow the district to bond $12 million to pay for the project, which officials say will...

Kids back and ready to crush it in 2017

Sep 7, 2017

Orange and black were popular colors among students and staff at Bluff View Elementary School Tuesday as the 2017-2018 school year commenced.

New community education director is ready to serve young, old and in-between

Aug 24, 2016

Amanda Durand’s ascension to the head of the community education program happened slowly, then all at once. The Lake City native returned to Lake City in 2013 after a decade spent in the Twin Cities teaching pre-school and directing KinderCares. Her first job back in the Lake City School District...