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Francie Warren appointed county Auditor/Treasurer
May 29, 2024
Francie Warren, former Chief Deputy Auditor/Treasurer for Wabasha County, was appointed Auditor/Treasurer during the County Board meeting on May 21 in Wabasha.
She succeeds Rhonda Otto, who left to work as Auditor/Treasurer in Scott County, southwest of the Twin Cities.
Warren has served 17 years...
Mayor won’t seek a third term, three incumbents run for council
May 29, 2024
Lake City will have a new mayor come January.
In a letter published on page 4 of this issue, Mayor Mark Nichols writes that he has decided not to run for a third term.
“Serving as your mayor for the past almost eight years has been one of the most fulfilling and humbling experiences of my life....
Wabasha County opioid funding meeting is May 21
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County is holding a public meeting on the next steps for its opioid settlement funding at 4 p.m. on May 23, at 411 Hiawatha Dr. E., Wabasha. A virtual attendance option is also available.
It’s open to anyone interested in learning more about the opioid settlement and how the county will...
SWCD meets May 23
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold their regular board meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 8:15 a.m. at the County Board Room, 625 Jefferson Ave. Wabasha.
County Board approves permit for Westcott Orchard Expansion
May 15, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on May 7 approved an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in regard to the proposed expansion of Wescott Orchard and Agri Products near Elgin.
County Administrator Michael Plante said a complete application for the amendment was submitted on March 4 by Brian...
Goodhue County seeks input as it updates comprehensive plan
May 8, 2024
Goodhue County has begun the process of updating the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, according to a news release. The county is requesting input from County stakeholders (property owners, business owners, and residents) to identify issues of importance to them.
The comprehensive plan focuses on providing...
MnDOT puts lakefront parcel up for sale
May 8, 2024
An unusual piece of lakefront property in Lake City has been put up for sale.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is selling its 1.9 acre property at 2045 S. Oak St. in Lake City by sealed bid.
The property is bordered to the north by the Pepin Pointe townhomes, to the south by the...
Police: Chase ends in arrest, grass fire
May 1, 2024
A 65-year-old Missouri man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a chase north of Lake City while intoxicated and causing a grass fire.
Timothy Charles Sayers is charged in Goodhue County District Court with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony; two gross...
Heather Arndt announces campaign for House District 21A
May 1, 2024
Heather Arndt has announced her candidacy to represent district 20A in the Minnesota House which includes portions of Dakota, Goodhue, and Wabasha counties, according to a news release.
“I’m honored and excited,” said Arndt. “Southeast Minnesota is where my heart lies. It’s where I grew up and I...
Wabasha County Hwy. 86 paving begins around May 16
May 1, 2024
Asphalt paving work is planned to begin approximately May 16th on Wabasha County Highway 86 (north of Plainview) between one half mile north of 570th St. to County Hwy. 4 near Whippoorwill, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Work is expected to be completed in June. County Hwy....
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