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Becoming Lake City

Becoming Lake City

Written by: Dawn Mikkelson
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BECOMING LAKE CITY shines a spotlight on the everyday folks who help make Lake City extraordinary. Through heartfelt, surprising, and sometimes downright hilarious stories, award-winning storyteller Dawn Mikkelson strives to capture the spirit, charm, and depth that make this little town by the lake feel like home.

© 2026 Becoming Lake City
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Episodes
  • Episode 3 - The Wrecks
    May 10 2026

    Dawn sits down with retired teacher Jim Heise, whose stories span decades of life in Lake City. With humor and vivid detail, he recalls a version of the town that feels both familiar and distant. But beneath the nostalgia, deeper questions begin to surface—about change, memory, and what gets preserved or lost over time. The episode hints at a broader story still unfolding, one that reaches beyond any single perspective of small-town life.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 2 - Reinvention
    May 3 2026

    This episode follows lifelong resident Danielle Hegge, a teacher and community member known for her bold personality and deep local ties. Through her story, Dawn explores what it means to grow up—and grow into yourself—in a town where people think they already know who you are. As Danielle steps into a new chapter of her life, the episode reveals how personal challenges, community support, and unexpected opportunities can reshape both identity and purpose.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 1 - The Cookie Lady
    Apr 26 2026

    Host Dawn Mikkelson meets Anne Tabat, a relative newcomer to Lake City who has become a familiar presence in an unexpected way—by opening her home to local kids for cookies and conversation. As Dawn gets to know Anne, questions emerge about what draws someone to start over in a small town, and how simple gestures can ripple outward into something much larger. The episode invites listeners to consider what it really takes to build trust and belonging in a place where not everyone starts as an insider.

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    13 mins
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