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Precinct caucuses to be held Tuesday, Feb. 6
Jan 31, 2018
Nationally it’s a mid-term election but here in Minnesota there’s lots to vote on in November.
Minnesotans statewide will elect two U.S. senators, a governor, a state auditor, an attorney general and a secretary of state. Voters in the area will have a say on Minnesota’s second congressional...
Storm blows in, city blows out
Jan 24, 2018
A City of Lake City loader with a snow-blower attachment blows snow off of the road at the southern end of South Washington Street Tuesday. A snowstorm overnight Sunday and into Monday didn’t bring as much snow as forecast, but the city notified residents Monday and Tuesday plows were clearing the...
Learning from home: Lake City schools have first flexible learning day
Jan 24, 2018
In his voice message informing parents that school would be closed Monday, Lake City Public Schools Supt. Erick Enger told parents that the next snow day would be what the district is calling a “flexible learning day.”
That possibility became a certainty Tuesday when road conditions led the...
Wabasha County plow driver receives Live Saving Award
Jan 24, 2018
Longtime County Highway Department employee Dave Ward was presented with the Life Saving Award by Sheriff Rodney Bartsh at the Jan. 16 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners.
All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante. There were also a number of...
Council to look at Hok-Si-La, Cemstone and bonding
Jan 24, 2018
A Lake City City Council special meeting scheduled for Jan. 22 has been postponed until 5 p.m., Jan. 29.
The meeting is intended to provide updates on some ongoing projects at the city.
On the agenda is a 30 minute update on Hok-Si-La Park.
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the council approved a $27,000...
Interseeded cover crops help reduce yield reduction
Jan 24, 2018
Many agronomists and farmers agree that planting cover crops to keep farm fields covered with vegetation during the fall, winter, and spring can prevent soil erosion and keep soil and fertilizers from washing into area rivers and lakes. A concern, however, for farmers can be that a cover crop might...
Electric fun day coming to GC history center
Jan 24, 2018
On Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 3 p.m., people can explore the science of electricity through hands-on activities and a guided walk through of the newest temporary exhibit “Electrifying Minnesota”, now on view at the Goodhue County History Center during Free Family Fun Day. Electrifying Minnesota...
Snowmobile safety awareness tips
Jan 24, 2018
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Jan. 20-28 as Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week in Minnesota.This is an opportunity for the Department of Natural Resources, volunteer safety instructors, the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MNUSA) and its 250 member snowmobile clubs to join together to...
Flu vaccination is still very important
Jan 24, 2018
As Minnesota’s flu season climbs toward its peak, health officials are reminding Minnesotans that it’s not too late to get their flu vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and lessen its serious effects.Weekly flu data released Jan. 11 shows a continued increase in flu activity across...
State college offers workforce scholarships
Jan 17, 2018
A new scholarship program has been developed to encourage students to get a college education in health care, manufacturing and information technology.Thanks to Minnesota Workforce Development Scholarship program, Minnesota State College (MSC) Southeast will be able to award 16 $2,500...
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