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🌱 What led to Wednesday’s shooting and arrest behind Lake City’s Subway?
Also, don't miss Lake City Sleigh Rides on the Lake City Patch calendar

Hello Lake City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to Wednesday’s shooting and arrest behind Lake City’s Subway?
- How Lake City’s Tigers toppled a top-ten opponent by two points
Also on today's calendar: Arthritis Exercise Program – Lake City and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Lake Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lake Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 19 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, cold, temps: high: 21, low: -12.
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -1 and low of -16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect arrested after shots fired in Lake City (kaaltv.com) — Lake City police say a suspect is in custody after a Wednesday afternoon shooting near North Lakeshore Drive and North High Street behind the Subway restaurant. One adult male victim was hospitalized, and officers used less-than-lethal tools to subdue the armed suspect. Authorities report there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues.
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• Tiger boys edge ninth-ranked Maranatha Christian Academy (lakecitygraphic.com) — Lake City Tiger boys basketball fans can celebrate a thriller, as Gavyn Lorenson’s 32 points and Luke Narum’s 25 lifted the team to a 78–76 win over ninth-ranked Maranatha Christian Academy at Lincoln High School. A key 11–3 Lake City run early helped flip the momentum after a slow start.
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📸 Around Lake City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake City
★ Featured events ★
- Lake City Sleigh Rides
Lake City Boat Club & Rentals, 211 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Arthritis Exercise Program – Lake City
Lake Pepin Plaza , 221 N Franklin St , Lake City
10:00 am - Dover-Eyota at Lake City
Lincoln High School , 300 S Garden St , Lake City
5:45 pm - Elementary Choir Concert
Lake City Bluff View Elementary - Gym 3
7:00 pm - Arthritis Exercise Program – Lake City
Lake Pepin Plaza , 221 N Franklin St , Lake City
10:00 am - Lake City Kiwanis weekly meeting
Lake Pepin Plaza , 221 N Franklin St , Lake City
11:30 am - Arthritis Exercise Program – Lake City
Lake Pepin Plaza , 221 N Franklin St , Lake City
10:00 am - Lake City Kiwanis weekly meeting
Lake Pepin Plaza , 221 N Franklin St , Lake City
11:30 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 Lake City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lit! A Festive Holiday Mix Starring Broadway Star Mandy Gonzalez
Sheldon Theatre , 443 West 3rd St , Red Wing
7:30 pm - Christmas with Lorie Line
Sheldon Theatre , 443 West 3rd St , Red Wing
3:00 pm - Lake City Tigers vs Lourdes Eagles
Lincoln High School , 300 S Garden St , Lake City
5:45 pm - Jingle Bell Jammie Jam Story Time
Red Wing Public Library , 225 East Avenue , Red Wing
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Red Wing Shoe Company posted a job opening for St. James Hotel - Housekeeping/Room Attendant Part Time in Red Wing. Apply here.
- Red Wing Public Schools posted a job opening for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - 0.5 FTE in Red Wing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wabasha
- Senator Steve Drazkowski announces he will not seek re-election in 2026 (kaaltv.com)
- Wabasha County emergency notification system targeted in security breach (kaaltv.com)
- Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, Lake City police respond to shooting in Lake City (postbulletin.com)
Goodhue
- One driver suffers life threatening injuries after collision in Goodhue County (kimt.com)
- Pine Island Fire Fighters Battle Semi Truck Fire on Hwy. 52 (krocnews.com)
Ok Lake City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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