Winter

Letter: Impressed with Lake City street department and more

Feb 13, 2019

To the editor:Thank you, thank you!To Lake City’s wonderful street department for the great job they have done in the last month clearing snow from our streets in spite of cold weather and record snow falls.Our streets and downtown were cleared in record time. We have got to have the best...

Tips for staying safe this winter

Nov 8, 2018

From Wabasha County Emergency Management Winter Weather Awareness Week is Nov. 5 – 9. Wabasha County and your local emergency management offices would like to remind you of some important information. Facts: • Many people drown each year when they fall through the ice. • Approximately sixty-...

Winter season sports meeting to be Nov. 5

Oct 24, 2018

The annual winter sports season parent/athlete/coach (PAC) meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. This meeting is for parents and student athletes in grades seven through 12 who plan to participate in a winter sport.Boys basketball will report to the gymnasium, girls basketball will meet...

Students receive spotlight honors for winter activities

Mar 28, 2018

Student athletes of winter activities teams were recently recognized for their achievement in the classroom as well as their participation in league sponsored activities.This recognition program is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League and is called “Spotlight on Scholarship”. This...

Letter: Migrators miss out on lake's winter beauty

Mar 14, 2018

To the editor: Shelters are gone and the ice fishing season has ended. The lake looks lonely and desolate. The shipping season has begun. Soon we’ll hear the crunch and crackle as ice gives way to the weight of barges. We used to hear the boom when a barge with a steele point rammed the ice,...

Candlelight ski, snowshoe and hike event is Jan. 27 at Frontenac State Park

Jan 17, 2018

Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s candlelight ski/showshoe/walk party Saturday Jan. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. People can hike, ski, or snowshoe on two different lit trails: a 0.4 mile loop and a 1 mile loop. The trails will be lined with ice luminarias. All are welcome to warm up...

Postmaster: Prevent accidents by keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice

Dec 27, 2017

Winter is back in full swing, with significant snow and ice for all of us to battle. That means slippery surfaces, which can be dangerous and costly for homeowners, as well as for their visitors -- including their letter carrier. By clearing a path when the snow arrives, accidents can be prevented...

Koats for Kids campaign begins

Sep 7, 2017

Drop-off sites are set up around Lake City for this year’s Koats for Kids clothing drive. New or slightly used coats can be dropped off at Alliance Bank, Fiesta Foods, Lake City Federal Bank or Lake City United Methodist Church until Oct. 10. Donated items will go to young people in need in Lake...

Planning has begun for next winter at MnDOT

Jun 21, 2017

Sweltering summertime temperatures signal it’s time for road salt deliveries as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) prepares for winter.Semi tractor-trailers have been delivering thousands of tons of road salt this week to MnDOT’s 22 truck stations across the 11 counties in...

Torch: Winter - Good and bad

Feb 8, 2017

Winter can be a great time if you like the cold and snow. Or it could be a rough couple of months if you don’t like it. There are plenty of reasons why you could either dislike or like winter. Winter in Minnesota is kind of crazy. One day it’s -20 degrees and the next day or two it’s 15 degrees...