Wabasha

Grumpy Plunge is Saturday

Feb 20, 2019

The 11th annual Grumpy Plunge is Saturday, Feb. 23 in Wabasha. Plunger registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the plunging begins at 3 p.m. at Slippery’s Bar and Grill.All proceeds from the Grumpy Plunge fundraiser benefit Great River Homes, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Wabasha.All plungers must raise...

St. Elizabeth’s to offer integrative medicine series

Jan 30, 2019

Discover the benefits of integrative medicine with Soleil Arrieta, M.D., of Saint Elizabeth’s Community Clinic. Dr. Arrieta will lead a four-part series on this holistic approach to care that strengthens the body, mind, and spirit connection. She will share the mystery, myths, and marvels of...

HOPE coalition opening wabasha office

Jan 2, 2019

Everyone is invited to an open house to celebrate HOPE Coalition’s new office and learn about the services HOPE provides in Wabasha County. The event is Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the old Mittel Schule, Suite 30, 611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha. Refreshments will be served.

Wabasha's Mulry re-elected to parkway commission

Nov 21, 2018

Sheronne Mulry of Wabasha has been re-elected to represent Hastings to the Iowa Border on the Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MN-MRPC). Established by Minnesota Statute, the MN-MRPC’s mission is to preserve, promote and enhance the scenic, historic and recreational resources of...

Ikes membership meeting is Oct. 24

Oct 18, 2018

The Wapashaw Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. People are invited to attend and learn what the chapter does. The event at the Wabasha VFW located at 138 2nd Street East begins at 5 p.m. for socializing and happy hour. The meal...

Ikes announce dredge plan open house

Oct 11, 2018

The Wapashaw Chapter of the Izaak Walton League (Ikes) is hosting a public meeting about the Upper Pool 4 Dredge Disposal planning, a proposed barge off-loading facility, and truck traffic. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions and collect comments that help to inform the ongoing...

Small animal and fall harvest swap meet to be Oct. 6

Oct 3, 2018

A Small Animal and Fall Harvest Swap Meet will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds, 99 Coulee Way in Wabasha.For more information people can contact wabashafair@gmail.com.

Tiger varsity bowlers split matches at Wabasha

Sep 27, 2018

The Lake City Tiger bowling team traveled to Wabasha for a match. The varsity’s first match was against Winona. They started slow, losing the first three games to give the match to Winona by a score of 3-2.Lake City took on Rushford in the second match and after trailing them two games to one, they...

Brewery supports humane society

Jul 25, 2018

Brenda and Ford Pearson of the Hoppy Girl Brewing (aka Turning Waters Back Alley Brewing Co.) recently raised funds for Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS). They called it “Pints for Paws.” They donated eight pails of cat litter and $100. Others in the picture are members of HAHS, Jay and Darlene...

Letter: Let’s complete the four-lane initiative

Jul 12, 2018

To the editor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, I was very sad the day that your father retired. I enjoyed his articles. I think of you and your dad every time I ride my 10-speed bike from Lake City to Wabasha and back on Highway 61. As you know, it is a very beautiful, but dangerous road. The large trucks...