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Positive evaluation marred
Jan 10, 2018
City Administrator Mark Sievert received high marks from most Lake City City Council members on Jan. 8.
They expressed appreciation for what Mayor Mark Nichols called his “boots on the ground” management style and expressed regret that he would be retiring in May.
Phil Gartner said Sievert was...
Goihl to chair Wabasha County Board
Jan 10, 2018
In action taken by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners at the opening of the first meeting of 2018 on Jan. 2, Brian Goihl was unanimously elected chair of the county board for 2018. Donald Springer was elected vice chair. There were no other nominations.
All Commissioners were present,...
Majerus to chair county board
Jan 10, 2018
Sarah Hansen, Red Wing Republican Eagle
The Goodhue County Board kicked off its first meeting of 2018 by electing new leadership. Jason Majerus has replaced Ron Allen as board chair and Brad Anderson will now serve as vice chair.
An early agenda item on Jan. 2, which regarded meeting dates,...
Hospice project goes non-profit
Jan 10, 2018
Lake City Sanctuary Hospice is moving forward despite two setbacks that put its future in doubt.
In a letter addressed to the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Lake City City Council, the developers said they had found a potential financier for the project in the United States...
Medicine errors rising at Goodhue County jail
Jan 3, 2018
The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department has contracted with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for several years.
During that period of time, things have changed dramatically, particularly in the area of medication delivery. At any given time, more than half of the population in the detention...
Wabasha County: Little action at year's final county board meeting
Jan 3, 2018
There were no action items on the Wabasha County Board Agenda for the last meeting of 2017 on Dec. 26, except for the consent agenda which was unanimously approved with one motion.
Commissioner Cheryl Key was absent due to medical reasons. Brian Goihl chaired the brief meeting.
The board also...
Goodhue County commissioners disagree about wages, D.C. lobbying
Jan 3, 2018
Human Resource Director Melissa Cushing asked the Goodhue County Board on Dec. 19 what they would like to do about their wages next year.
She noted that earlier that morning, a 2.5 percent wage increase was awarded to non-union employees.
Chairman Ron Allen stated, “Ours are some of the lowest...
Goodhue County: Aggression urged to combat invasive species
Jan 3, 2018
Goodhue County Commissioner Paul Drotos expressed concern about aquatic invasive species at the Dec. 19 board meeting. He asked about the status of prevention in Goodhue County.
Land Use Management Director Lisa Hanni explained that the county has been using its money for advertising, to get the...
Goodhue County Republicans to hold candidate forums
Jan 3, 2018
The Goodhue County Republicans will be holding candidate forums for governor, U.S. Senate, and state level candidates this January at the Cannon Falls High School auditorium.On Jan. 8 they will host a candidate forum for Minnesota gubernatorial candidates. There will be a meet and greet in the hall...
Public projects, lawsuit were year's biggest stories
Dec 27, 2017
A lawsuit against one of the city’s largest employers and three major public projects dominated the news for much of the year.
In February, Dr. John Renelt filed suit against his former employer, Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City, alleging retaliation and defamation. Mayo has denied the...
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