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MnDOT aides human trafficking awareness
Jun 21, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) began installing posters in 41 rest areas across the state in June to educate the traveling public about human trafficking and to encourage them to report suspicious activity. The posters include guidelines on how to recognize signs of human...
NEC hosting Bald Eagle Days June 17-18
Jun 14, 2017
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha will host Bald Eagle Days on June 17-18 as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the bald eagle’s removal from the endangered species list.The weekend will feature special visitor activities and enrichment for the eagle ambassadors. On Saturday, June 17, the U....
Outstanding senior nominations being sought
Jun 14, 2017
Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2017 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Wabasha County.This award recognizes outstanding senior citizens who have contributed their time and talents to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. This may be someone who...
Goodhue County begins rural housing discussion
Jun 14, 2017
Goodhue County Planning and Zoning Director Lisa Hanni, Assistant Kate Elynck, and Planninng Supervisor Mike Wozniak held a Housing Density meeting at Zumbrota City Hall on Thursday, June 8. Representatives of Goodhue County’s Township Boards were in attendance.
Hanni explained that a sub-...
Lake City firefighters respond to Red Wing blaze
Jun 14, 2017
The Lake City Fire Department was one of a half-dozen agencies assisting the Red Wing Fire Department with a four-alarm fire at a Red Wing city solid waste facility June 7.
The call of smoke coming from the building at 1873 Bench Street, Red Wing, came in just before 9 p.m., according to a Red...
Council gets expert opinion on public safety building
Jun 14, 2017
A structural engineer hired by the Lake City City Council to examine the city’s new public safety building told the council that they have a good building overall, but there are some things that should be corrected or answered for in writing to protect the city.
Doug Fell toured the new building...
Klobuchar tours Hearth and Home
Jun 14, 2017
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured Hearth and Home Technologies in Lake City on June 9. Klobuchar stopped in Lake City between stops in Red Wing and Rochester. She’s the author of bi-partisan legislation that she says will make it easier for employers to take on apprentices.
Corps announces meeting, extends comment period on dredge plan
Jun 8, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is holding two public meetings on its draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 4 dredged material management plan and is extending the public comment period.
The focus of the meetings will be on the Corps’ draft plan and its...
Highway 63 railroad crossing detour begins June 12
Jun 8, 2017
Motorists on Highway 63 in Lake City will encounter a five-day detour beginning on June 12 as the Canadian Pacific Railway repairs its crossing, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Canadian Pacific will be replacing track and concrete panels at the crossing before...
Sealcoat project covers Wabasha County Roads 5 and 9 in Lake City
Jun 8, 2017
Wabasha County Road 5 and Wabasha County Road 9 in Lake City are part of a sealcoat project announced by the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Pavement sealcoating is planned to begin approximately June 12 on segments of several Wabasha County Highways.
Work may begin on a date earlier or later...
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