Aug 3, 2016
Ripe, hand-picked produce, local honey, maple syrup, or homemade pickles, handcrafted confections, wine and more will be available at Flower Valley Vineyard’s Bazaar, a marketplace of southern Minnesota growers and food-makers, on Saturday Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flower Valley Vineyard...
Aug 3, 2016
The Goodhue County Fair will be Aug. 9-14. The Fair Board is providing a few new contests this year.
Two of the new contests will be for the senior citizens on Friday, Aug. 12. Prizes will be awarded in the Red Hatters contest for best hat, best dressed and best decorated shoes. The other...
Aug 3, 2016
A Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant is providing an opportunity for Goodhue County Fair-goers to learn about Minnesota’s agricultural history with Doug Ohman of Pioneer Photography.
Doug’s presentations and photo viewing will be held in the old Belvidere Schoolhouse on the fairgrounds....
Aug 3, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with Central Lakes College, has discovered a bat species new to Minnesota, the evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis).
“It’s very exciting to discover a new bat species in the state,” said DNR endangered species coordinator Rich...
Aug 3, 2016
Pediatrician Joel Cassingham, M.D., has recently joined the Mayo Clinic Health System team of primary care providers in Lake City.
Dr. Cassingham received his undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He studied medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Ill., and...
Aug 3, 2016
Pedal Pull winners4 Years Old:1st Dylan Sheehan, Theilman; 2nd Anika Haack, Plainview; 3rd Adalynn Schlueter, Elgin5 Years Old:1st Parker Atkinson, Lake City; 2nd Charleigh Marx, Wabasha; 3rd Chace Taylor, Plainview6 Years Old:1st Mason Glomski, Lake City ; 2nd Autumn Taylor, Plainview; 3rd Reid...
Aug 3, 2016
2016 OPEN CLASS RESULTSThe 2016 Wabasha Open Class had 89 exhibitors and 639 entries from 14 communities. Judges commented that this year’s open class had a great variety of quality projects. The Open Class Committee appreciates all judges, assistants, volunteers and exhibitors.Ribbon Award...
Aug 3, 2016
4-H/FFA Livestock AuctionPoultry Raya Brookins, Minnesota Midgets, Millville, Pete and Lisa Wingert, Plainview; Thomas Springer, Happy Ramblers, Millville, Schleicher Funeral Homes, Plainview-Lake City; Maddie Brookins, Minnesota Midgets, Millville, Kahn Custom Spraying, Plainview; Evan Springer...
Aug 3, 2016
These pets are available for adoption through the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society. Each individual pet listing tells a story and who to contact for more information.
Aug 3, 2016
In last week’s Graphic, Walking Lake Pepin organizer Patty Svien introduced people to four gentlemen in Lake City who have formed a “Walking Moai” or walking group. This week people will be introduced to a remarkable group of women who have also formed and are enjoying the many benefits of a “...