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DNR has captured and tagged invasive carp
Aug 9, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has captured a bighead carp and, for the first time in the state, tagged it to learn more about invasive carp.After a period of acoustic telemetry tracking to learn more about its range and other behaviors, the tagged invasive carp will be removed...
Wabasha County welcomes new K9
Aug 9, 2017
Wabasha County has a new K9 patrolling the streets with Deputy Erik Rollie. The K9’s name is Melee and he is ready for all sorts of activities after going through an extensive training program at the St. Paul Police Department. Melee is 18 months old and is a Belgian malinois. Melee lives with...
Hinrichs to be honored during Goodhue County Dairy Day
Aug 9, 2017
Haley Hinrichs’ dream of representing Minnesota dairy farmers and having her likeness carved in butter came true when she was named Princess Kay of the Milky Way in August 2016.For the past year, Hinrichs of Goodhue has been serving as the goodwill ambassador for the Minnesota dairy industry by...
Beetles infest north side of Lake City
Aug 3, 2017
City Streets and Parks Supt. Bruce Wallerich says japanese beetles are to blame for the sickly browning condition of several linden trees on the city’s north side.
New School year will bring bigger fines for bus stop arm violations
Aug 3, 2017
State law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses when the bus driver activates the flashing lights and has the crossing arm fully extended, and as of Aug. 1, drivers who violate that law will face a larger fine when citations increase from $300 to $500.
The Minnesota Department of Public...
Wabasha County Board settles three of five union contracts
Aug 3, 2017
Following a Closed Session near the end of the Wabasha County Board meeting on July 25, County Administrator Michael Plante announced that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners had settled collective bargaining agreements with three of the county’s five unions.
All commissioners were present...
Lake City Family Physicians joins Olmsted Medical Center
Aug 3, 2017
Lake City Family Physicans will be joining Olmsted Medical Center (OMC), the medical center has announced.
“The providers at Lake City Family Physicians have developed strong relationships with their patients and the communities they serve,” it said in a news release. “OMC is looking forward to...
Changes coming for derelict former downtown gas station
Aug 3, 2017
The Lake City Board of Adjustment gave its enthusiastic support to a project of one of its own members Tuesday, signalling big changes for a long-derelect corner of downtown.
Tom Rasmussen told the board he purchased the former Get-N-Go property at 211 N. Lakeshore Dr. about a month and a half ago...
North lakefront gets top billing in council prioritization meeting
Aug 3, 2017
City councilmembers had the opportunity July 26 to express their preferences for areas the city should invest following the delivery of a downtown and waterfront master plan commissioned by the council.
The plan, prepared by Stantec, divides the cities waterfront and downtown into seven distinct...
Zoo attraction part of Goodhue County Fair
Aug 2, 2017
Australia, South America, Africa and other exotic places will be brought to the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota by way of “Wild Things Zoo Attaction!” an exotic animal display that will be open Wednesday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 12.Animal Talks! is the project of Christian Lillenthal’s...
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