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Downed trees, power outages in storm’s wake
Sep 26, 2018
A storm with high winds passed through the area Thursday night, causing downed trees, power outages, a fire, and an unexpected uptick in the population at the care center at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City.
Severe weather spotters from Lake City were activated at 6:53 p.m., according to...
Wabasha County levy up 4 percent
Sep 26, 2018
At their regular meeting on Sept. 18, The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, and without further discussion, to approve the proposed 2019 property tax levy and certify it to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Commissioner Don Springer was absent. County Administrator...
Goodhue County board approves levy on 3-2 vote
Sep 26, 2018
The Goodhue County commissioners approved a preliminary levy of $36,200,517 at their Sept. 18 meeting, passing it 3-2.
At this time, the levy has not been finalized. The board will have discussions over the coming months and must approve it by Dec. 18.
After this vote, the levy can’t be increased...
Butanes to perform at WideSpot
Sep 19, 2018
The Butanes, one of the great blues outfits nationally, returns to WideSpot on Sept. 22 for a concert of music. Led by Curt Obeda, the Butanes have played behind countless legends, both in the Twin Cities as well as at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where they backed Earl King. They’...
Bridge repairs cause lane closures on Hwy. 61
Sep 19, 2018
Highway 61 motorists near Kellogg are encountering single lane traffic as Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge maintenance workers conduct repairs on the northbound and southbound bridges over the Zumbro River.MnDOT bridge crews are reconstructing bridge joints and removing and...
County Road 3 reopens
Sep 19, 2018
Wabasha County Highway 3 from Highway 60 to Highway 63 has reopened to traffic.
It was closed for resurfacing.
The Wabasha County Highway Department advises drivers to use caution because work is ongoing at areas adjacent to the road and traffic control signs are removed.
For further information,...
Band shell moves forward
Sep 19, 2018
Efforts to construct a band shell in Lake City to honor the late Lincoln High School band teacher Steven Ritzenthaler have entered a new phase.
On Sept. 10 the Lake City City Council voted to disband a task force created to advise the council on funding, location, design, and additional amenities...
School levy up 1.7 percent
Sep 19, 2018
At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Lake City School Board unanimously approved a 2019 property tax levy of $4,162,028.88, the maximum allowed by law and a 1.7 percent increase over the certified levy amount for 2018.
The board is required to set a preliminary levy by the end of September. A final vote...
Goodhue County commissioners share solar thoughts
Sep 13, 2018
The question of whether alternative energy should be pursued, and what kind of alternative energy that would be, has been a common topic throughout local, state and national government meetings. Goodhue County is no different.
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners debated...
Charge against restaurant owner is not dismissed
Sep 13, 2018
Rumors circulating over the weekend that the criminal sexual conduct charge against a Lake City restaurant owner had been dismissed are false, according to the prosecutor.
Lake City Family Restaurant owner Enver Iseini was charged Aug. 16 with third degree crimindal sexual conduct for allegedly...
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