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Two streets employees honored for 10 years with City of Lake City
May 13, 2026
Lake City Streets Department employees Corey Meincke and Josh Meyer were both honored for 10 years of employment with the city during the May 11 city council meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Meyer, Mayor Brian Quinn, Meincke, and City Council members (middle row, from left) Cindy...
What’s the deal with outdoor warning sirens?
May 13, 2026
Brenda Tomlinson
Emergency Management Director
Wabasha County
Outdoor warning sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times?
Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 pm. It’s just...
A new mental health resource for Wabasha County
May 6, 2026
Did you know that there is a new confidential, anonymous, available 24/7 mental health resource available to the Wabasha County community?
Wabasha County has partnered with CredibleMind, a free digital platform available 24/7, to help answer questions related to mental health, substance use,...
Bridge repair in Hammond planned
May 6, 2026
Bridge repair work on Wabasha County Hwy. 11 bridge over the Zumbro River in Hammond was scheduled to begin approximately Wednesday, May 6, according the Wabasha County Highway Department.
County Hwy. 11 will be reduced to one lane of traffic during the bridge work.
Traffic delays should be...
Firefighters extinguish grass fire near Lyon Ave.
Apr 29, 2026
A Lake City Firefighter sprays water on the ground following a grass fire that occured April 22 near Lyon Avenue.
Public Works: North Garden Street work begins May 4
Apr 29, 2026
The City of Lake City will begin construction on the North Garden Street Reconstruction Project on May 4. The project spans approximately eight blocks from Monroe Street to Lyon Avenue (U.S. Highway 63) and will continue through the 2027 construction season.
This project includes full...
Pfeilsticker receives state DWI All-Star award
Apr 29, 2026
A Lake City Police officer has again received state recognition for his efforts to arrest people driving under the influence.
On April 20, Scott McConkey came to the Lake City Police Department to present Pfeilsticker with a DWI All-Star award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s...
Tree likely to blame for weekend power outage
Apr 22, 2026
The power outage in Lake City Saturday, April 18, was likely due to damage to a transmission line south of Lake City, according to City of Lake City Public Works Director Mitchell Rigelman.
“My understanding of what occurred, is the outage was caused by a tree striking and taking down a...
Asphalt paving on Wabasha County Hwy. 5 to begin April 27
Apr 22, 2026
Asphalt paving construction on Wabasha County Hwy. 5 and 36 from Goodhue County Hwy. 9 to Clubhouse Drive in Lake City is planned to begin April 27.
County Hwy. 5 will be open to traffic through the duration of construction; however, road users are advised to use alternate routes. A rough...
SWCD meets April 23
Apr 15, 2026
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold their regular board meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave. Ste 10B, Wabasha.
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