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Alley crash causes gas leak, driver arrested
Feb 14, 2024
A Feb. 7 vehicle crash in a downtown Lake City alley led to an arrest and a gas leak that caused the evacuation of between 15 and 20 people, according to police.
The driver, Jorge Miguel Diaz Mendez, 36, of Lake City faces two felony charges of damage to property and one misdemeanor charge of...
Caucuses are Tuesday, Feb. 27
Feb 14, 2024
Political parties in Minnesota will hold their precinct caucuses at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 as part of the run-up to the general election on Nov. 5.
“We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state...
Goodhue County recycling center to close from Feb. 4 - Feb. 12
Jan 31, 2024
The Goodhue County Recycling Center, located in Red Wing, will close temporarily, according to a county news release.
A new baler will be installed at the recycling center beginning at noon on Sunday, Feb. 4. While installation is occurring, the County is unable to accept any recyclables.
It is...
Tree clearing begins ahead of Hwy. 61 bridge replacement
Jan 31, 2024
Motorists on Highway 61 south of Red Wing should be alert for trucks entering and exiting the road now that crews began tree clearing work to prepare for this spring’s Highway 61 bridge over CP Rail project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Trees in the work zone are...
Goodhue County receives award for financial reporting
Jan 31, 2024
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Goodhue County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022, according to a news release.
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Board of Adjustment approves density increase for downtown condominium project
Jan 31, 2024
After a wide-ranging conversation and a public hearing with testimony from a handful of residents and officials, the Lake City Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a density variance for a four-story, 26-unit condominium complex on the 300 block of South Lakeshore Drive.
A formula used by the...
Lake City and Zumbro Falls fire departments respond to Lake Township chimney fire
Jan 24, 2024
Lake City and Zumbro Falls fire departments responded to a chimney fire call at a residence in Lake Township, on Saturday, Jan. 20, according to a Lake City Fire Department Facebook Post.
The Lake City Fire Department received the call at 9:10 p.m. that day.
“While en-route we were updated that...
Jessie Gusa appointed Wabasha County Assessor
Jan 24, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on Jan. 16 approved the appointment of Jessie Gusa as County Assessor.
Gusa, a former Assessor’s Office employee, succeeds Jeff Wagner, who moved out of the area after serving as Assessor for about three years.
All Minnesota counties are required to have a County...
Teachers, district reach tentative contract deal
Jan 24, 2024
After months of negotiation Lake City Public Schools and its teacher’s union, the Lake City Education Association (LCEA), appear close to a contract.
Lake City School Board Chair Heath Oeltjen announced Monday, Jan. 22, at the school board meeting that a tentative deal had been reached between the...
First glimpse of Aurora Condominiums
Jan 24, 2024
An application for a density variance has provided what appear to be the first publicly available renderings of the Aurora Luxury Lakeside Condominiums planned for the downtown city block bounded by Lakeshore Drive, Marion Street, Washington Street, and McCahill Park.
The Lake City Board of...
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