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Stiffer penalties for texting and driving
Aug 6, 2015
Drivers who repeatedly choose texting over safety while behind the wheel risk a higher fine for violating the law beginning Aug. 1. Under the enhanced law, drivers face a $225 fine for second and subsequent violations of the texting while driving law, in addition to the current $50 fine.
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Updated: U of M Athletic Director to speak here Aug. 13
Aug 6, 2015
UPDATE: The abrupt resignation of Norwood Teague as University of Minnesota athletic director following an incident where Teague is said to have engaged in sexually harassing behavior under the influence of alcohol has put his Aug. 13 speaking engagement in Lake City in serious doubt. Lincoln High...
Wabasha County Board approves using wheelage tax for seal coating over departmental objections
Aug 6, 2015
By Ruby White
Correspondent
Following discussion with Highway Engineer Dietrich Flesch, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at their July 28 meeting to use the funds generated by the 2015 wheelage tax for this year’s sealcoat project (pavement preservation).
Commissioner Don...
Relay for life marks 30 years with 'Back to the 80s' theme
Aug 6, 2015
The program has been set for this year’s Relay For Life of Wabasha County, which begins Friday, Aug. 7, at Patton Park in Lake City. The theme for this year’s Relay is “Back to the 80s” which celebrates that the first Relay was held in 1985 in Tacoma, Wash., by founder Gordy Klatt.
The festivities...
Survivors to get reception
Aug 5, 2015
A Relay for Life cancer survivors reception will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at City Hall in downtown Lake City. Everyone in attendance will receive bracelets for care-givers and survivors along with several other gifts.A buffet lunch will be served starting at 4:30 p.m...
Organ donation is topic of lunch
Aug 5, 2015
People will have an opportunity to learn more about organ donation and transplants during a free “lunch and learn” noon hour presentation Monday, Aug. 17, sponsored by the Elder Network of Wabasha County. The program will be presented by Gary Hahn and Jan Jech with Donate Life Ambassadors....
Manufacturers tour Hearth and Home
Jul 30, 2015
Brian English, member and community relations manager at Hearth and Home Technologies, explains the company’s worldwide distribution system on a plant tour for Lake City manufacturers and large employers. The Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) quarterly manufacturers and...
State Sen. Schmit among league's "most responsive legislators"
Jul 30, 2015
The League of Minnesota Cities has selected 28 state lawmakers, including State Sen. Matt Schmit of Red Wing, as Legislators of Distinction for 2015. The honor recognizes legislators for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s legislative session.
Legislators...
Legal aid available
Jul 30, 2015
Minnesotans with low to moderate income who need some legal advice can get free help from Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN). Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice by phone on legal issues like bankruptcy, debtor/creditor issues, consumer issues, employment law, immigration law, criminal...
Reception to be held Aug. 7 for cancer survivors
Jul 30, 2015
A cancer survivors reception will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., preceding the Wabasha County Relay for Life walk in Patton Park.A buffet lunch will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 5 p.m. All registered survivors will be recognized and given gift...
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