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August 1st, 2023 | Volume 5 Issue 7 | |
We Get to Live Here
"As I spend time out and about it brings a smile to my face seeing our community members and visitors enjoying the many things that Lake City has to offer; beautiful parks, several beaches, pickleball games at Underwood Park, unique dining experiences, quaint retail shops, delicious food trucks, Market by the Lake, our new splashpad at Ohuta Park, and so much more."
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Read the rest of Elizabeth's post here
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Y-Knot Tri
Lake City's silent sport spectacular returns on Saturday 12th, 2023!
This family oriented-triathlon features a 2.5-mile kayaking section on Lake Pepin, a 14-mile bike section, and closes with a 5K run on the river walk.
Online registration is available until Thursday August 10th at 4pm, with same day registration opening at 7am on 8/12.
You can compete as an individual, as a team of two, or in a 3-person relay team.
If competing is not your thing, be sure to stop down to the start and finish line in Ohuta park or at any point throughout the route to cheer on the participants. And, please, be extra aware when driving in Lake City on the morning of the 12th.
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Float-a-Palooza
It's back, folks!
One of the biggest kid-friendly beach parties on the Mississippi River, Float-a-Palooza, shares the date with the Y-Knot-Tri again in 2023.
On August 12th from 11am-4pm bring your lilypad, floatie, beach towels, and coolers to Ohuta beach and cool off with friends and neighbors!
There will be live music with Ryan Sullivan playing from 11-1 and Victor Holland playing from 1-3 under the pavilion, Huettl's food truck, and Charlie's Lemonade Stand.
There will also be plenty of fun activities and prizes for the kids.
Learn more about Float-a-Palooza and get some water safety tips here
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FLOTSAM River Circus!
FLOTSAM River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus performers who travel from town to town on a ramshackle circus raft giving performances for crowds gathered on the shore. Since 2019, FLOTSAM has performed for thousands of people on rivers (and the occasional lake) in Oregon, Washington, and California, and in summer 2023 they are so excited to be bringing their unique brand of merriment and entertainment to the Mississippi River Valley!
FLOTSAM will be stopping in Lake City and performing at Ohuta Beach Park on Wednesday, August 9th at 6pm.
The show is free and all ages are encouraged to attend. Let's help make Lake City a memorable stop on their epic adventure!
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There will be a new event on the Fall Fest Calendar in 2023. A Beer and Cider Fest will take place downtown during Johnny Appleseed Days weekend! Join us for arts and craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and Lake City's first Beer and Cider Fest on Saturday, September 30th, from 1-4pm! | |
Lake City Area Arts Bringing Mixed Participation's Pickup Truck Opera to Patton Park | |
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For Mixed Precipitation's 15th year of summer, outdoor theater adventure, they will be performing one of the most beloved and famous tragedies in the theatre tradition, Romeo and Juliet, adapted from Vincenzo Bellini's 1830 opera, I Capuleti e i Montecchi (The Capulets and the Montagues). This adaptation of the beloved tragedy promises laughter, gorgeous bel canto melodies, and calamitous romance. Continuing Mixed Preciptiationās tradition of musical ingenuity, this production also features the music of Fleetwood Mac, The Fugees, and thePixies - star-crossed bands whose passionate romance and feuds play out in their music.
See them in Lake City on August 20th at 2pm in Patton Park!
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Lake City in the News this Summer | | |
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The Jewel Named Top 10 Course in Links Magazine | With the golf world's gaze on Minnesota for the 3M Open in Blaine, Links Magazine compiled a top 10 list of courses that are available to the public in the state. Writing the course, "sparkles with variety from start to finish," Links heaps on the praise for this local gem. Read more here | | | |
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Lake City, Region, Featured in Midwest Living Magazine | Local businesses, parks, and attractions get the star treatment in this in-depth look at the Upper Mississippi River Valley with a focus on Lake Pepin. The author explores the area with a kayak guide, commenting on LPLA, our distinction as the birthplace of water skiing, and even Pepie the Lake Monster! Read more here | | | |
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Explore Minnesota Names Lake Pepin in List of Top MN Lakes | There are 11,842 Lakes in the great state of Minnesota, and Lake Pepin has the distinction of being one of the 10 lakes official state tourism agency, Explore Minnesota, suggests visitors check out with their families. Our math says that puts us in the top .01 percentile! ;) Read the full article here! | | |
Business After Hours Fun! | |
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Recent editions of our monthly Business After Hours networking events have been so much fun! We've visited radio stations, breweries, banks, and clubs in the past few months, with many more great stops on tap in the future. We still have a few spots open on the calendar and would love to feature your business or organization! Check out the BAH Information Packet and contact Heather to grab your date!
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Upcoming Business After Hours
September 28 - Musty Barnhart (Rivage Rooftop Chili Feed)
October 26 - Hearth and Home
November 30 - Lake City Historical Society
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Ebenezer Senior Living
For more than 100 years, Ebenezer Senior Living has provided compassionate, community-centered care for older adults and others in need. Today, Ebenezer communities offer independent and assisted living, memory care, transitional care, long-term care, adult day, and even childcare in more than 123 locations across five states. Service offerings are carefully tailored to create a supportive environment in the communities we call home. Working within our mission of caring, Ebenezer helps people lead more independent, healthful, meaningful, and secure lives.
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Stone's Famous Popcorn Company
Stone's Famous Popcorn Co is a family run business with strong Christian values established in Sioux Falls SD in 2013. We moved to Lake City in Oct 2023 and brought the business with us. We offer a variety of gourmet popcorn and craft lemonades. We can supply for any event needs; fundraisers, corporate gifts, weddings, graduations, birthday parties, holidays, and special events.
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Golf Tournament a Success! | |
We had such a great time 'Golfing Away Again in Margaritaville' at Lake City Golf on Friday July 21st! We want to give a huge thanks to Lake City Golf, our host Travis and his great staff, the Golf Tournament Committee, all the participants, and, of course, the sponsors and donors that helped make The Lake City Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament such a huge success! Be sure to join us next year at this fun event! | | | | |
