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Incumbents do well in local races
Nov 11, 2026
Voters for offices in Lake City and Wabasha and Goodhue counties stuck with incumbents when they had the opportunity.
Not a single county commissioner, countywide elected official, Lake City School Board director, or Lake City City Council member lost a bid for another term. Newcomers found...
Commissioners approve distribution of watershed funds to Wabasha SWCD
Nov 11, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Nov. 3 approved a motion to distribute the County’s remaining funds from the Whitewater Watershed dissolution and provide direction on where future delinquent property tax payments from the former watershed district should go.
The Whitewater Joint Powers Board...
Commissioners updated on digital school mapping project
Nov 4, 2026
Wabasha County Sheriff Curt Struwe and Emergency Management Director Brenda Tomlinson presented updates on the statewide Indoor Digital School Mapping Project to County Commissioners during their meeting on Oct. 20.
The collaborative, multi-region initiative is designed to create highly detailed...
Lake City polling places busy
Nov 4, 2026
Polling places in Lake City got off to a busy start on Nov. 3 for the midterm general election.
Election judges Donna Ohl and Ann Nibbe were tasked with directing voters either into the City Hall ballroom or the council chambers, depending on the precinct where they live.
They said a line had...
Dudley picked for open City Council seat
Oct 28, 2026
In a unanimous vote at its Oct. 26 special meeting, the Lake City City Council selected Wayne Dudley to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Council Member Robert Newsome in September.
He’s expected to take the oath of office at the council’s regular meeting on Nov. 9. The seat will be up...
Wabasha County Commissioner - District 5: Cory Kubista
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Cory Kubista, and I am running for the Wabasha County Commissioner position.
Most of you know that I have been in law enforcement in Lake City for 30 years, but what most of you don’t know is that my childhood was spent here as well. My grandfather retired in Lake City in the early 70s...
Lake City City Council: James Heise
Oct 21, 2026
My name is James Heise and I am encouraging the citizens of Lake City to vote for me for a position on the Lake City City Council in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
I was born and raised in Lake City and after retiring from a career of teaching and coaching here at Lincoln High ...
Lake City City Council: Nora Pope
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for city council?
I want to give back to the community I call home and help build on what makes Lake City such a special place. By listening to residents, working collaboratively, and taking a thoughtful approach to growth, I want to ensure Lake City remains a welcoming...
Lake City School Board: Keeley Roach
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Keeley Roach, and Lake City is truly my home. Aside from a brief time away to attend college in Bismarck, North Dakota, I have spent my entire life as a proud resident of this wonderful community.
My commitment to our schools is both personal and professional. My husband, Sean Roach, is...
Lake City School Board: Jake Atkinson
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for the school board?
I’m an alum of this district, and now I’m raising my own family here. I want our students and families to be proud of our schools and our community. I’m running again because I want to help keep our district strong and make sure it continues to be a good...
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