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Mead draws eight of diamonds, claims spot on the ballot
Aug 18, 2016
John Mead outdrew Tom Dwelle as five members of the Lake City City Council, convened to canvass the Aug. 9 primary election, looked on.
Mead's name will appear alongside Phil Gartner, Cindy McGrath, Mary Lou Waltman, Mark Fayette and Mary Jane Rasmussen on the Nov. 8 ballot to elect three members...
Bridge repair closes roads
Aug 17, 2016
Motorists on Highway 60 near Dumfries and Highway 74 near Weaver will encounter lane closures which began Tuesday, Aug. 16 while repairs are made to the areas around two bridges, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).Both sites are in Wabasha County. Repairs are needed to...
Museum exhibit to feature waterways
Aug 17, 2016
James Clinton, education and outreach coordinator at the Goodhue County History center, announced to the Goodhue County Board that the history center will be getting the Traveling Waterways exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution this fall. “It will be a huge opportunity for the entire county” he...
Health alliance gets new CFO
Aug 17, 2016
South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) has announced the appointment of Scott Schufman as chief financial officer (CFO). Schufman comes to the company with an extensive background in finance and business operations and experience in health care and Managed Care Organizations.“South Country Health...
Series helps senior citizens with balance
Aug 17, 2016
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? Are you taking medications that may increase your risk of falling? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is...
6-week series aimed at helping caregivers
Aug 17, 2016
The Wabasha County Senior Health Action Team will host a Powerful Tools for Caregivers series in partnership with Elder Network. The six-week series will take place on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sept. 1 through Oct. 6 at Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center.Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an...
Zumbrota solar garden OKd
Aug 17, 2016
The Goodhue County Board approved Zumbro Solar’s request to extend the life of its solar garden on Jane and Tyron Friese’s property from 25 to 30 years. The solar garden will be located along County Road 6, north of Zumbrota. Originally, the company had asked that the solar garden not be...
Council approves three-lane Highway 61
Aug 17, 2016
Andru Peters was passionate. The veteran City Council member whose career will end at the end of this year wants calmer traffic through downtown Lake City.
Peters, who lost his bid for re-election in last week’s primary election, joined four other council members Monday night in voting to...
Bids approved for new Lake City public safety building
Aug 17, 2016
Bids on a new public safety building were approved by the City Council Monday night on a 4-3 vote.
Mayor Joel Beckman joined council Members Mark Spence, Mary Lou Waltman and Randy Klipfel in approving the bids. Council members Russell Boe, Andru Peters and Greg Schreck voted against.
The bids came...
Luminarias to be placed on Capitol steps
Aug 17, 2016
Imagine our Lights of Hope standing together in front of the U.S. Capitol, shining a light on the need for Congress to do even more in the fight against cancer.In September, more than 15,000 Lights of Hope will line the steps in front of the U.S. Capitol. For some, the ceremony is a celebration of...
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