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Mobile weather warning available in Wabasha County
Jun 29, 2016
Wabasha County has recently added Weather Warning to CodeRED. CodeRED is a free telephone or email notification system for contacting the public about important local information. Weather Warning alerts people to local severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings.
In order to sign up for this...
Pertussis cases grow in region
Jun 29, 2016
Wabasha County Public Health would like to inform the public that pertussis activity has been elevated within the southeast region of Minnesota since May 2016, and Wabasha County has its first reported case. It is important for parents to know the following information about pertussis to prevent...
Name change reflects college's expansion
Jun 29, 2016
Minnesota State College Southeast, previously known as Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical, has announced approval by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees of a change in mission, allowing the college to offer the associate of arts degree.“Today marks a new day...
Wabasha County Board: 5 percent levy hike, tops, in 2017
Jun 29, 2016
As they work their way toward setting a final budget for 2017, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, at their June 21 meeting, that they will not commit to more than a 5 percent levy increase over 2016.All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael...
Highway reopens
Jun 29, 2016
Wabasha County Highway 15 from Goodhue County Line to US Highway 63 is open to traffic after being closed for road construction. Additional sealcoat and guardrail work is planned on County Highway 15 this summer which will require traffic restrictions but not a road closure.For more information or...
School Board OKs 2017 budget
Jun 29, 2016
Almost two years after voters rejected a ballot referendum question that would have paid for roof replacement and other capital projects at Lake City Public Schools, the Lake City School Board approved a preliminary budget June 22 that will fund a portion of that work.
The first phase of a two-...
Five acts set for Rolling River Fest
Jun 23, 2016
The eighth annual Rolling River Music Festival will be held Saturday, July 16. The Festival is designed to celebrate great contemporary musicians and to showcase downtown Red Wing and its hometown Central Park, sometimes referred to as the community “living room.”Opening the Festival will be...
Cannon Valley Fair is July 1-4
Jun 23, 2016
The annual Cannon Valley Fair will have its four-day run from July 1 through July 4, and plans are already in full swing.The schedule is as follows:Friday, July 1: livestock entry, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; county commissioners meeting, 10 a.m.; open class entry, noon to 7 p.m.; 4-H entry and judging, 2 p....
Mayo: Agreement with city may change, not end
Jun 23, 2016
Any change in the affiliation agreement between the City of Lake City and Mayo Clinic may be as much as two years away and will not lead to ending the agreement, Mayo officials said this week.
“Mayo Clinic Health System does not plan to end its affiliation agreement with Lake City. We continue to...
City council will take closer look at Highway 61 lane plan
Jun 23, 2016
City staff members want to continue pursuing the feasibility of a three-lane Highway 61 through Lake City even though opposition has been vociferous thus far.
The City Council will meet for a workshop meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, to further discuss the lane reduction plan.
Planning and...
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