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Motorcyclist injured in collision with deer
Jun 10, 2026
A 74-year-old Frontenac man was injured when the Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding hit a deer and left the roadway, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on June 3 near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 61 and Wabasha County Hwy. 4.
The motorcycle was...
Young hunter harvests first wild turkey
Jun 3, 2026
Carson Fick, age 4 1/2 of Lake City, harvested his first turkey with his dad on Saturday, May 24. He used his dad’s youth model, pump action 20 gauge and reportedly placed a perfect shot on the bird at 30 yards. Carson is the son of Matt and Courtney Fick, and grandson of Bob and Sheila Fick of...
Wabasha County Hwy. 2 reopens after culvert replacement
Jun 3, 2026
Wabasha County Hwy. 2 north of Minnesota Hwy. 60 is open to traffic after being closed for culvert replacements.
Road work is on-going to complete the project; drivers should expect workers, equipment, and a rough surface with loose gravel within the work areas. Work areas on County Hwy. 2 will...
Curt Struwe sworn in as Wabasha County Sheriff
Jun 3, 2026
Chief Deputy Curt Struwe was officially sworn in as Wabasha County’s 29th Sheriff during a ceremony held May 20 in Courtroom 2 at the Wabasha County District Courthouse.
Struwe began his duties on June 1. He will hold the role of sheriff until Rodney Bartsh’s successor takes office after the...
Commissioners approve public hearing for dwelling density amendments
Jun 3, 2026
Wabasha County Supervisors on May 19 approved a motion to order a public hearing for June 22 in regard to the adoption of Dwelling Density amendments.
Earlier this year, County Planning and Zoning staff studied the feasibility of changing the dwelling density requirements of the county’s...
Updated: Candidates file for city, county offices
Jun 3, 2026
With local elections fast approaching, eyes are on several open offices throughout Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, as well as Lake City’s City Council.
This issue of the Graphic went to press Tuesday, June 2, before the filing deadline of June 2 at 5 p.m. Additional candidates will appear in the...
Fire boat sinks somewhat after bilge pump fails
May 27, 2026
A faulty bilge pump put the Lake City Fire and Rescue boat out of service temporarily this week.
An overnight bilge pump outage caused the boat to take on water and partially sink in its berth Tuesday morning at the Lake City Marina, according to Lake City Fire Chief Dan Patterson.
None of the...
Month-long Hwy. 63 closure begins June 3
May 20, 2026
Hwy. 63 from Wabasha County Hwy. 2 to Wabasha County Hwy. 15 is planned to be closed to all traffic beginning approximately June 3 for rock excavation, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Hwy. 63 will be detoured on Wabasha County Hwys. 2 and 33 during the road closure. The road...
Curt Struwe appointed interim sheriff
May 20, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on May 5 appointed Curt Struwe as interim County Sheriff, effective June 1.
He will begin work after Rodney Bartsh retires on May 31 after 24 years on the job.
Struwe, the Sheriff’s Department Captain, will serve until a newly-elected Sheriff takes office after the...
Two streets employees honored for 10 years with City of Lake City
May 13, 2026
Lake City Streets Department employees Corey Meincke and Josh Meyer were both honored for 10 years of employment with the city during the May 11 city council meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Meyer, Mayor Brian Quinn, Meincke, and City Council members (middle row, from left) Cindy...
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