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...
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...
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...
Jan 17, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open state individual income tax filing season on Monday, Jan. 29. This is the same day as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).The filing deadline to submit 2017 income tax returns is Tuesday, April 17, 2018, rather than the traditional April 15 date. This is...
Jan 17, 2018
The Wabasha County Senior Action Team is launching a new evidence-based education and support program for adults 18 and over who are living with chronic pain.Livng Well with Chronic Pain will be offered Tuesdays, Feb. 6 through March 13, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Maple Grove Apartments in Wabasha.The...
Jan 17, 2018
Lake City Police issued 15 citations to people parked on the street during the last snow emergency event in Lake City, which began Sunday, Jan. 14, at 10 p.m.
The fine for parking on a city street that hasn’t been plowed to the curb is $150.
People who want to know when snow emergencies are in...
Jan 17, 2018
The Lake City City Council appears to have settled a long-simmering debate Jan. 8 when it voted to replace the existing beach house at the Lake City Marina with one that can be used year-round.
The vote came as the council considered a request from the marina board to commission a design for a...
Jan 11, 2018
The Goodhue County Licensed Child Care Association (GCLCCA) is accepting nominations for Provider of the Year.Members of the community, parents of children in child care and fellow providers are encouraged to nominate a provider for this recognition. To be nominated they must be a licensed...
Jan 10, 2018
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, from noon to 1 p.m., the Goodhue County Historical Society presents “T.B. Sheldon’s Railroad Town: An Exploration of Goodhue and the Railroad”. Featuring Goodhue County Area Historical Society board members, this program explores the history of Goodhue and the Duluth, Red...
Jan 10, 2018
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. people can join the Goodhue County Historical Society at Pier 55, Red Wing Area Seniors (240 Harrison Street, Suite 2 in Red Wing) for a morning screening of “Power and the Land”.Produced by the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), part of the U.S. Department...