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Lake City grad and former high school teacher publishes first novel

Jun 24, 2026

Rochester author, former Lincoln High School teacher, and Lake City High School Class of 2004 member Lindsey Wohlsdorf has released a new fiction book, “Before Dreams Come True.” The book follows the life of aspiring songwriter Hannah Thompson who falls for rising country star Charlie Wyatt in...

New children’s book honors the life and legend of White Lightning

Jun 3, 2026

The big (and brave!) white goat that survived on its own in Frontenac State Park for more than two years is the subject of a new children’s book by Wacouta Township resident Kathy Ause. Dubbed White Lightning by locals who often spotted it on Rattlesnake Bluff, the goat gets a new name in “The...

New book tells a true love story with roots in Lake City

May 13, 2026

A title for your summer reading list might just be “Finding the One: A 1960s Love Story” by Lisa Boatman. It’s a story with a local connection and a look back at the 1960s. “In a time when love is often reduced to swipes and instant messages, author Lisa Boatman offers a refreshing reminder of...

Local author and illustrator release humorous travel guide

Aug 21, 2024

On Monday, Aug. 26, Lake City’s newest author and illustrator will have a book signing event at Lake City Area Arts. to introduce “Charlie Loves Lake City MN,” a “captivating new travel guide that offers a delightful exploration of this charming Minnesota town through the eyes of its endearing...

Norberg book proceeds benefit humane society

Aug 7, 2024

Jil Garry, owner of Treats and Treasures, donated $75 to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society from the sales of the late Bob Norberg’s book “Bob Tales: Small Towns, Big Oil, Daffiness.”

New book chronicles three area disasters

Jun 15, 2022

Southeast Minnesota has experienced many powerful natural disasters, and Lake City author Steve Gardiner explores three of them in his most recent book Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota published by The History Press. Gardiner’s book looks at the wreck of the Sea Wing in 1890, the...

New book features work by creative writing students at Southeast Tech

Feb 26, 2020

A new literary journal featuring original works by Minnesota State College Southeast Creative Writing Certificate students went to press in January. The book release will be celebrated at a special event, open to the public, at Fair Trade Books in Red Wing on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The event will...

Library to host Flies book talk and discussion Jan. 23

Jan 8, 2020

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to a book talk and discussion with Minnesota author Ken Flies on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the library.Flies led a sheltered life on a Midwestern dairy farm, and in 1962, became one of the pioneer Peace Corps volunteers located in a small...

Book by Lake City native recalls Vietnam deployments

Feb 28, 2019

John Lund, a Vietnam Veteran who graduated from Lincoln High School, has authored a book coming out March 1 titled “Vietnam 1967 – 1971.” Lund graduated from Lincoln High School and served as a machinist mate in the aft-engine room aboard an aircraft carrier. He served three deployments to Vietnam...

Library to host author Laura Fitterer Nov. 5

Oct 31, 2018

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to join them on Monday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. when they host author Laura FittererFitterer will read her new book “Me and My Big Friends”. Some of the “big friends” the book is based on will be in on hand for the event.This event is free to the public...