One of our most loyal “regulars” at the Lake Mills Public Library is John Grunhovd. He can be seen walking in our doors weekly (if not more) and we welcome his presence every single time he does.
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The Lake Mills Area Historical Society (LMAHS) is requesting the community’s help. The society is in need of new members, volunteers, and donations to continue their work in preserving the Burnap Country School and the 1901 Victorian House and Gardens. Membership numbers have dwindled over the...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
On a trip to an Albert Lea antique store recently, Bill Clark, Lake Mills, came upon a few precious items. There were two documents or papers rolled inside a cardboard tube, that had been bestowed on someone called Pvt. Harold D. Frazier, U.S. Army—a...
by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
David’s Marketplace has added a walk-up window for ice cream treats—available just in time for the July Jubilee weekend celebration.
Owners, Casey and Julie Conner, have wanted to add this special service for the Lake Mills community for a while. Finally...
Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. As fun as July 4th festivities typically are, injuries, particularly those involving fireworks, are a concern that celebrants should not take lightly. However, fireworks aren’t the only danger this time of year. These are some of...
Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will offer sports physicals for area students who are entering seventh to 12th grades and want to participate in school sports programs. The exams, which follow the protocol set by the Minnesota State High School League, are open to all athletes from...
Albert Lea’s Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to invite the public to their Annual Fourth of July festivities taking place July 1-July 4. All events are free and open to the public.
Events for the four-day event include:
Thursday, July 1, from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursdays On Fountain, a...
Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin moved COVID-19 testing to its main campuses on Wednesday due to reduced viral activity and demand for testing in the region. The off-site testing sites on St. Mary Avenue in Albert Lea and 14th Street NW in Austin are now closed.
All COVID-19...
Iowa gas prices have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,036 stations in Iowa. Gas prices in Iowa are 3.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 81.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
According to...
MercyOne Northwood Pharmacy opened June 28 in a familiar location: 98 10th St N., Northwood, the former address of a long-time community staple; Ver Helst Drug Center.
“We are excited to open a new pharmacy location in Northwood,” said Rod Schlader, president, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. “...
Two of North Iowa’s entrepreneurs took home wins from the 2021 University of Iowa’s statewide Venture School pitch competition which was held Thursday, June 10. The competition was held during EntreFest, a two-day entrepreneurial conference held in Cedar Rapids, IA. Zack Smith of Stock Cropper Inc...