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Wabasha County proposed levy up 5%
Oct 2, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on Sept. 17 adopted a proposed 2025 Property Tax Levy at $17,770,544 - a 5 percent increase ($846,425) over the 2024 adopted levy.
Auditor/Treasurer Francie Warren will certify the proposed 2025 property tax levy to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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School board candidates share their views
Oct 2, 2024
Becky Laqua
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I am running for Lake City School Board because I have been involved in various boards and organizations within the district while my children have been in school and I feel this is the logical next step. I have two...
EPA inspections expected in the area
Oct 2, 2024
It has come to the attention of Wabasha Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be conducting site inspections in southeast Minnesota soon.
They will be conducting inspections on National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (...
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...
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