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County fixing ballot error in Zumbro Falls
Oct 2, 2024
Wabasha County is working to correct mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 general election that were received by voters in Zumbro Falls, where voting is done entirely by mail.
According to a Sept. 24 news release from Republican State Representatives Pam Altendorf and Steve Jacob, the ballots voters...
An update on election coverage
Oct 2, 2024
With the Nov. 5 general election just about a month away, the Graphic wants to update readers on its plans for election coverage and opportunities to read about candidates and weigh in on election candidates and issues.
In this issue and on Oct. 10, Graphic readers will find local office seekers’...
SWCD meets Sept. 26
Sep 18, 2024
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold their regular board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave. Ste 10B. Wabasha.
Faced with labor shortage, city ups electric utility pay
Sep 18, 2024
The Lake City City Council voted Monday, Sept. 9, to increase pay for its electric utility workers in the hope of ending what has become a persistent staffing shortage at the city-owned utility serving about 3,300 meters in and around the city.
“We’re running really thin in the electric utility...
MnDOT: Campaign, advertisement signs not permitted in public highway rights of way
Sep 11, 2024
With upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right-of-way.
These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections,...
Wabasha County approves CUP requests in Pepin and Greenfield townships
Sep 11, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on Sept. 3 approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request by Thomas Rothering to operate a lodging establishment in Pepin Township, with conditions as recommended by the County Planning Commission.
Rothering and his wife, Stephanie, own the Bending River Cove resort....
Walkers: Old Bank Bar and Grill to close Nov. 4
Sep 11, 2024
After 45 years and much consideration, we are announcing the closing of the Old Bank Bar and Grill on Nov. 4.
We would like to take this moment to thank all of our staff, past and present, for your devotion and professionalism to your job.
To our customers and community we leave with a deep sense...
Council approves preliminary tax levy increase of 7.7%
Sep 11, 2024
The Lake City City Council approved the city’s preliminary 2025 budget and property tax levy at the Sept. 9 regular meeting.
The approved preliminary levy is $4,997,472. It includes a $47,000 correction of a tax collection shortfall in the Goodhue County portion of the city last year. When that is...
Community education receives $50,000 grant to support social-emotional learning
Sep 11, 2024
Lake City Community Education is excited to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $50,000 from The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation through the Otto Bremer Trust and its Community Responsive Fund. This funding will significantly enhance educational opportunities for...
City bestows its highest honor on Peters Memorial Fund
Sep 11, 2024
The Lake City City Council presented a Key to the City, the city’s highest honor, to the Peters Memorial Fund at the council’s Sept. 9 regular meeting.
Created to honor the memory of the late Tessica Peters and her son, Sawyer, the non-profit supports school-age children with initiatives like...
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