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Caution urged during April 16 Flood Run
Apr 7, 2016
Thousands of motorcyclists will kick off the unofficial start of the Minnesota motorcycle riding season during the “Spring Flood Run” Saturday, April 16. The route takes riders along the scenic Mississippi and St. Croix Valley roadways between the Twin Cities and Winona.Motorists will need to use...
Hundreds of bridge inspections planned in southeastern Minnesota
Apr 7, 2016
The inspections of the Fourth Street Southeast bridge over Bear Creek and the East Center Street bridge over the Zumbro River on Rochester’s east side mark the beginning of the bridge inspection season where 900 bridges are scheduled for the Minnesota Department of Transporation’s (MnDOT) bridge...
Casino offers perks for vets
Apr 7, 2016
Treasure Island Resort and Casino recognizes and thanks those who have served in the Armed Forces. Treasure Island will be offering veterans one complimentary meal at Tradewinds Buffet on the last Tuesday of every month.To receive this offer all veterans have to do is go to the Island Passport Club...
Public input sought on buffer law implementation
Apr 7, 2016
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is charged with overseeing program implementation of the buffer law. The agency is currently seeking public comment on key components of its Buffer and Excessive Soil Loss programs.
The requests for comment and supporting documents are...
GOP collecting MNsure complaints through new website
Apr 7, 2016
Recently, House Republicans in the State Government Finance Committee launched a website to gather comments and feedback from Minnesota families, taxpayers and small business owners that have been impacted by problems caused by MNsure.
State Rep. Tim Kelly (R-Red Wing) said people should make...
Red Wing Ignite announces start-up competition
Apr 7, 2016
Entrepreneurs, investors and community members with start-up ideas are invited to participate in the first-ever Ignite Cup.
A collaboration of community builders, including Red Wing Ignite, Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Lake City EDA, and the Blandin...
Wabasha County offers new online payment options
Apr 7, 2016
Wabasha County has a new online payment service for property taxes. In addition, the county added six new departments to its online payment portal, www.co.wabasha.mn.us.
People can pay supervision fees for the probation department, water test, septic, well fees and more in the public health...
Citizens get a look at Highway 61 plans
Mar 31, 2016
People are getting a first-hand look at proposed plans for improvements along Highway 61 through Lake City and the first impression seems positive, according to City Planning Director Rob Keehn.
About 15 people attended an open house, along with city officials, Monday night to get a close look at...
Wabasha County sales tax collection starts Friday
Mar 31, 2016
People in Wabasha County will pay an additional one half of one percent in sales taxes beginning Friday.
But the additional tax all will be spent within the county.
The change, approved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners last fall, raises the state sales tax to 7.375 percent.
The funds...
Anderson Center exhibition to feature 3 artists April 8
Mar 31, 2016
On Friday, April 8, people are invited to the Anderson Center for the opening of a special exhibition of paintings and sculptures by three acclaimed regional artists: David Culver, Barbara McIlrath, and Leslie Pilgrim. This event is free and open to the public. The evening will begin with a...
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