Dec 28, 2016
People can kick-off 2017 with Free Family Fun Day at the Goodhue County History Center, from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, with Norwegian-themed crafts, a bestselling author, and explore the museum’s exhibits free of charge.At noon kids and adults will be able to make a special paper heart,...
Dec 28, 2016
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners had a very short meeting on Dec. 20, with only two action items – pay study implementation for non-union employees; and procurement policy.There was not a lot of discussion during the meeting, but what there was came during the staff updates segment. All...
Dec 28, 2016
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, House Republicans unveiled committee assignments for the 2017-2018 legislative sessions. Representative-elect Barb Haley (R-Red Wing), who was elected to her first term in November, was chosen to serve on three committees: Education Innovation Policy, Health and Human Services...
Dec 22, 2016
The levy on local property to help pay for City of Lake City operations will go up 1.782 percent next year.
That increase will raise an additional $56,589 toward the city’s general operations.
The tax levy covers 43 percent of the city’s operating expenses. The next biggest source is local...
Dec 22, 2016
Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls, Lake City and Red Wing announced this week that Tom Witt, M.D. will transition out of his leadership role for these three practices at the end of February 2017. Dr. Witt has also been leading the work of coordinating and integrating health system...
Dec 21, 2016
In action taken at their regular meeting on Dec. 13, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to retain outside legal counsel for the 2017 salary appeals for County Attorney Karrie Kelly and Auditor/Treasurer Denise Anderson. This meeting was short and began at 4 p.m. in order to...
Dec 15, 2016
Plans for improvement of Highway 61 through Lake City took a step forward and a step backward Monday night.
The City Council on a 5-2 vote agreed to send of letter of intent to the state Department of Transportation to go ahead with the project.
Monday night’s vote does not commit the city changing...
Dec 14, 2016
Minnesota taxpayers affected by the flooding from severe weather in September will have until Jan, 31, 2017, to file and pay their Minnesota taxes, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced.The department will forgive penalties and interest for taxpayers in the affected counties who have...
Dec 14, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations located in Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Washington and...
Dec 14, 2016
Two performances of “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Show” will be held at the WideSpot Performing Arts Center (WPAC) in Stockholm, Wis., as part of the WideSpot Holiday Readers Theater. The performances are Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m.Members of the community will play...