Winter

Ohl: Winter weary

Feb 11, 2026

I don’t want to wish my life away, but each year I impatiently wait for January and February to become history. Having those two months in the rearview mirror means we are past the coldest part of the winter. But we are still in February, enduring a good old fashion Minnesota winter. It is said...

Solstice sunset

Dec 24, 2025

Ben Threinen captured this image of the sun setting on Dec. 21, the winter solstice and shortest day of the year. A solitary portable ice shack is visible just downstream from Marina Point on the first official day of winter. Following the solstice, days begin to lengthen. We can look forward to...

December at Frontenac State Park: Welcome, winter!

Dec 4, 2024

Lovers of winter sports and sparkling landscapes are pining for significant snow. So are we in the Frontenac State Park Association (FSPA) – we’ve had it with brown winter landscapes! Last year, lack of snow put the kibosh on most cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the park, and our sledding...

Spring-like weather for Feb. 4 golf lesson

Feb 7, 2024

Spring-like weather lately has had people acting in a spring-like manner. Underwood Park was full of activity Feb. 4, with children on the playground, a few soccer players, and even a golf lesson. Daily high temperatures were forecast to remain above freezing through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14....

MnDOT: Don’t push snow on roadways

Jan 4, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is reminding the public that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street. “Placing snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access,” said Andrew...

Winter Emergency Kit program is Dec. 5 at public library

Nov 23, 2022

The Lake City Public Library (LCPL) invites the public on Monday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m., to a Winter Emergency Kit program led by Officer Aaron Foss of the Lake City Police Department. Attendees will learn what they can do to stay safe in their cars during the winter, specifically, tips on how to...

Twilight skating in Underwood Park

Jan 5, 2022

Skaters took to the ice at the City of Lake City’s Underwood Park skating rink Monday to practice figure skating moves, play hockey, or just get comfortable on skates. The rink is located at the intersection of Wabasha County Road 5 and North 10th Street in Lake City. Hours of operation are 4 p.m....

DNR urges caution around ice, cold water

Dec 2, 2020

With the continued surge in the number of people recreating outdoors this year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone that lakes and ponds across the state have started to freeze, and where there isn’t ice, the water is dangerously cold. Ice thickness is highly...

MnDOT will now send notifications about winter driving conditions

Nov 11, 2020

Motorists are now able to get text message or email alerts for winter driving conditions for state highways in the 11 counties of southeast Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new alerts are aimed at people who typically drive or want to be aware of situations,...

Winter costs MnDOT $133 million in 2018-19

Aug 14, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) spent nearly $133 million dollars to clear roads during the 2018-19 winter season and crews faced some of the most severe weather in the state in a decade, according to a new MnDOT winter maintenance report.“The Winter Maintenance Report helps tell...