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Kjell Alkire is city’s next EDA director
Jul 3, 2018
Change is happening at the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA).
Almost two years to the day after becoming EDA director, Lisa Babington is leaving the city and moving with her husband to Eugene, Ore., where he has a new job.
Her last day in the office is tomorrow (Friday), but she’ll be...
Brand new Lake City
Jun 27, 2018
The Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) has developed a new brand identity for Lake City that it wants to share.
It’s part of an effort to unify the city’s current branding, which is varied at present, according to EDA Director Lisa Babington, with the goal of using that brand identity...
Florence Township mine permit put on hold
Jun 27, 2018
The Goodhue County Board has again tabled its decision on whether to approve a conditional-use permit request by Doug Mahoney for a non-metallic mining operation on his property in Florence Township.
Representatives from the town board attended the county board meeting to say that Mahoney had...
Ordinance intended to bring fairness to Lake Zumbro dredging cost share
Jun 27, 2018
The Wabasha County Board had a full agenda for their June 12 meeting at 5 p.m., but they moved through the various items in short order and were ready for the Board of Review which was scheduled for 6 p.m.
All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante.
In mid-May,...
Divided board votes to join watershed planning process
Jun 27, 2018
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted to participate in the planning process for the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) but the decision was not unanimous.
The vote to participate passed 3-2, with the two farmers on the board – Rich Hall and Board Chair Brian Goihl – voting no.
All...
Kelly runs for Goodhue County Sheriff
Jun 27, 2018
Red Wing Police Officer Marty Kelly is running for sheriff in Goodhue County.
He has been a police officer with the Red Wing Police Department for 30 years. In that time, he has been a school resource officer, investigator, field training officer, field training supervisor, bike patrol officer,...
Boaters encouraged to use Operation Dry Water
Jun 27, 2018
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers and hundreds of other public safety officers will ramp up patrols for intoxicated boaters this weekend, June 29 to July 1.The enhanced efforts to curb alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents and deaths are part of Operation...
Registration is open for county fair fun run
Jun 27, 2018
The second annual Wabasha County Fair Fun Run will be July 21.The running path is both gravel and pavement for a total of 2.5 miles. The run is for all ages, young and old. Walk, run or bring a stroller. No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds.Registration for adults is $20 and kids are $15, this...
Volunteers needed for Mississippi River cleanup
Jun 27, 2018
As part of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics – Hot Spot week on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (Refuge), a river cleanup will be held on Sunday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at Beach Park which is located at the end of Main Street...
Survey measures interest and need for childcare and community center
Jun 20, 2018
Questionnaires from the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) are on their way to mailboxes and inboxes in the Lake City area.
The EDA is trying to gauge public interest in and willingness to contribute financially toward a childcare center and community center.
It’s the latest in a...
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