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Public meetings planned to discuss nitrate in drinking water
Jun 12, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) invites private well owners in southeastern Minnesota to attend a public meeting in their area to learn about what is being done to address health concerns about nitrate in drinking water.
Porous geology makes wells in southeastern Minnesota especially...
One injured in Hwy. 61 crash
Jun 5, 2024
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash May 30 on Lakeshore Drive in Lake City, according to the State Patrol.
According to the report, a 2010 Jeep Liberty was travelling north on Hwy. 61 (Lakeshore Drive) when it left the roadway and struck a sign.
The driver, a 66-year-old Winona woman...
Berge named Principal of the Year by southeast Minnesota peers
Jun 5, 2024
Lincoln High School Principal Greg Berge has been named Principal of the Year for the Southeast Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (SEMASSP).
He is one of eight principals in the state to receive this accolade and will go on to be in the running for the Minnesota Principal of...
Updated: Boe and Quinn run for mayor, Newsome seeks council seat
Jun 5, 2024
The races for mayor and city council in Lake City have changed following Mayor Mark Nichols’ announcement last week that he would not seek a third term as mayor.
As of the end of the filing period on June 4 at 5 p.m., two candidates filed to run for mayor, and three candidates filed for the three...
One injured in Hwy. 60 rollover
May 29, 2024
A rollover crash at the intersection of Highway 60 and Wabasha County Road 11 left on person injured on Friday, May 24.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at about 10:43 a.m., a 2008 Buick Enclave traveling on Highway 60 left the roadway and began to roll.
The driver, an 85-year-old man,...
Francie Warren appointed county Auditor/Treasurer
May 29, 2024
Francie Warren, former Chief Deputy Auditor/Treasurer for Wabasha County, was appointed Auditor/Treasurer during the County Board meeting on May 21 in Wabasha.
She succeeds Rhonda Otto, who left to work as Auditor/Treasurer in Scott County, southwest of the Twin Cities.
Warren has served 17 years...
Mayor won’t seek a third term, three incumbents run for council
May 29, 2024
Lake City will have a new mayor come January.
In a letter published on page 4 of this issue, Mayor Mark Nichols writes that he has decided not to run for a third term.
“Serving as your mayor for the past almost eight years has been one of the most fulfilling and humbling experiences of my life....
Wabasha County opioid funding meeting is May 21
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County is holding a public meeting on the next steps for its opioid settlement funding at 4 p.m. on May 23, at 411 Hiawatha Dr. E., Wabasha. A virtual attendance option is also available.
It’s open to anyone interested in learning more about the opioid settlement and how the county will...
SWCD meets May 23
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold their regular board meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 8:15 a.m. at the County Board Room, 625 Jefferson Ave. Wabasha.
County Board approves permit for Westcott Orchard Expansion
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on May 7 approved an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in regard to the proposed expansion of Wescott Orchard and Agri Products near Elgin.
County Administrator Michael Plante said a complete application for the amendment was submitted on March 4 by Brian...
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