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Goodhue County approves ski jump re-zoning, permit
Apr 6, 2017
A proposed olympic-sized ski jump and entertainment complex in Florence Township received a permit for its first phase as well as a necessary rezoning April 4.
On March 17, Goodhue County Planning and Zoning Director Michael Wozniak told the Lake City Graphic that construction could begin in May...
A Highway 61 referendum? 'No'
Apr 6, 2017
At several times during the Monday night City Council meeting to review the financing for resurfacing or rebuilding (as a three-lane) the four-lane portion of Highway 61 through Lake City, Councilmember Mary Lou Waltman called for putting the decision before voters in the form of a referendum.
“I...
Wabasha County opts out of buffer law enforcement
Apr 6, 2017
The Wabasha County Board voted unanimously March 28 to notify the state that the county does not wish to enforce the agricultural buffer provisions.
All commissioners were present for the regular board meeting, along with Plante and County Attorney Karrie Kelly.
The county wants to defer the...
Goodhue County delays vote on solar project's wetland replacement plan
Apr 6, 2017
Residents who will be affected by the Wildwood Community Solar Garden attended a public hearing on March 21 to give their opinions about the project and to hear how Howard Stenerson and applicants Mark Andrew and Julie Jorgenson plan to meet the Wetlands Replacement requirement.
The 5MW solar...
City Council considers Highway 61 financing
Apr 6, 2017
Financial Advisor Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates urged the City Council to retain as much flexibility for itself as possible when it comes to funding road work, including the upcoming Highway 61 project in Lake City.
His advice is the same whether the city participates in a conversion of...
Nurses, Mayo settle contract
Apr 6, 2017
Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City and its nurses union have a new contract.
The nurses voted to ratify the new contract on March 15, said Kathy McQuillan of the Minnesota Nurses Association.
The contract does not include a staffing provision sought by the nurses that became a centerpiece of a...
Spring burning restrictions have begun
Apr 5, 2017
With warm temperatures, little to no snow and dry vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have started spring burning restrictions in parts of the state. As conditions for wildfires increase, exposed dead grass and brush can light easily and burn quickly, especially in windy...
DHIA and ADA hold banquet, present awards to Wabasha County farmers
Apr 5, 2017
The Wabasha County Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and Wabasha County American Dairy Association (ADA) held their annual meetings and banquet at the Millville Legion on March 13. Over 108 farmers, dairy representatives and agri-businesses attended the meeting and had supper catered by...
Haley briefs Goodhue County board
Apr 5, 2017
Chairman Ron Allen welcomed Rep. Barb Haley (R-District 21A) to the March 21 Goodhue County Board meeting. He called her visit an unexpected honor. Haley said she had come to listen to the daycare discussion, so she could provide a few words on the topic to the legislature. She noted that...
Highway 61 money meeting is Monday
Mar 29, 2017
A special City Council meeting to compare financing options for Lake City’s portion of upcoming work on Highway 61 will be Monday, April 3.
City Admininstrator Mark Sievert said the council will look at details of the cost of the two options before the city council -- a reduction of the highway...
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