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Mill and overlay project coming to Cross, West Marion Streets
Jan 14, 2026
The Lake City City Council Monday approved motions to advance two large street projects this year: a reconstruction of North Garden Street and mill and overlay on West Marion Street and Cross Street.
Mill and overlay
The council approved a task order for city engineering firm Bolton and Menk to...
Commissioners set minimum salaries for county attorney, sheriff
Jan 14, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Jan. 6 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s minimum salary for the next four years at $120,000, and set Sheriff Rodney Bartsh’s minimum salary at $132,000.
Stinson’s salary was set at $135,300 and Bartsh’s salary was set at $140,900 on Dec. 2, 2025.
The county...
Mosaic Ford owners to sell dealership
Jan 7, 2026
Mosaic Auto Group has announced that it will be selling Mosaic Ford Lake City following a request from Ford Motor Company related to market representation and long-term growth strategy, according to a news release.
“Mosaic Auto Group currently operates two Ford dealerships within approximately 30...
Wabasha County to replace real estate tax and value systems
Dec 31, 2025
Wabasha County Commissioners on Dec. 22 approved a contract with Counties Providing Technology (CPT), of Morris, for a Property Tax System and direction on implementation and funding options.
The Auditor-Treasurer’s Office obtained and executed a formal quote from CPT for conversion, installation...
County reports CodeRED breach
Dec 17, 2025
By Brenda Tomlinson
Director
Emergency Management
Wabasha County
Wabasha County Emergency Management was informed in late November 2025 about a potential security breach affecting our emergency notification system, OnSolve CodeRED.
At that time, OnSolve CodeRED was not able to confirm if any data...
Victim remains hospitalized, alleged shooter charged with attempted murder in Dec. 10 shooting
Dec 17, 2025
Police said a Lake City man remained in intensive care Tuesday, Dec. 16, almost a week after being wounded by gunfire on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Police Capt. Bill Weist said the victim is Daniel Ray Jankowski, 60, of Lake City.
“His condition is largely the same,” Weist said. “He is still not out of...
Correction: Shooting leaves one injured, another in custody
Dec 10, 2025
One person was hospitalized and another was taken into custody following a shooting near North Lakeshore Drive and Vine Street on Wednesday, Dec. 10, according to police.
Lake City Police Capt. Bill Weist said the gunshot victim was transported to the hospital. The victim's condition is unknown....
City approves levy, budget
Dec 10, 2025
The Lake City City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation Meeting during its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, before unanimously approving the final budget and levy for the coming year.
The Truth in Taxation meeting included a presentation on the city property tax levy from City Finance...
Lake City man charged with felonies involving child pornography, sexual chatting with minors
Dec 10, 2025
A Lake City man is charged with four felonies in Wabasha County District Court for alleged offenses relating to child pornography and sexual online communications with minors.
Kurt Alan Banaszynski, 59, of Lake City was arrested by the Lake City Police Department and booked into Wabasha County...
Millville man pleads guilty to rape charges
Dec 3, 2025
A Millville man has pleaded guilty to raping a girl under age 16, according to information at kttc.com.
Jesse Tesmer, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in Wabasha County Court. He accepted a plea deal before the case would have gone to trial.
Court records...
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