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Corps to begin taking ice measurements on Lake Pepin
Feb 8, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will begin taking this year’s annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 15.The Corps takes ice measurements on Lake Pepin annually to forecast the navigational outlook on the Upper Mississippi River. Located on the river between Red Wing and...
Grumpy Plunge is part of Wabasha Grumpy Fest
Feb 8, 2017
The ninth annual Grumpy Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at Slippery’s Bar and Grill in Wabasha, beginning at 3 p.m. Last year 76 plungers raised over $16,000, benefitting Great River Homes, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Wabasha.This is an opportunity for individuals, organizations and...
WideSpot PAC to hold gumbo cook-off Feb. 25
Feb 8, 2017
Ten local contestants will compete for votes in a gumbo cook-off Feb. 25 at WideSpot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm, Wis.Doors open early and gumbo will be served at 6 p.m. Votes will be tallied at 7 p.m. and the top three “Peoples Choice” awards will be announced at 7:30 p.m.The cook-off is...
Catholic Charities offering adoption information
Feb 8, 2017
Adoption is a great way to start or expand a family. Catholic Charities will be offering an opportunity for people to gain information about adoption through an informational meeting Monday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m.. Anyone thinking about adoption is encouraged to attend in order to get more information...
Princess Kay part of Minnesota Federation convention
Feb 8, 2017
Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Haley Hinrichs of Goodhue was among the people presenting workshops at the 2017 convention of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs held recently in Bloomington. Hinrichs spoke on passing on her dairy passion. She was one of many presenters offering topics on...
Wabasha County surveyor post passes from father to son
Feb 2, 2017
Marcus Johnson, son of longtime Wabasha County Surveyor David Johnson, was appointed and sworn in as county surveyor during the Jan. 24 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners.
All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante and County Attorney Karrie...
Waterfront, downtown planning open house is Feb. 1
Jan 25, 2017
Feb. 1 will be a big day for the long-range downtown and waterfront planning approved by the City Council in November.
Stantec, the firm contracted to develop the plan, will conduct workshops and focus groups during the day. A 6:30 p.m. open house will follow at City Hall.
“It’s essentially the...
Mayo announces $1.1 million in renovations to Lake City emergency department
Jan 25, 2017
A major remodel of Mayo Clinic Health System’s emergency department in Lake City will improve the overall patient experience as well as patient and staff safety, according to a news release.
Construction will begin this summer on the $1.1 million project. Renovations on the emergency department (...
Energy assistance available to low income families
Jan 18, 2017
With more frigid temperatures here, the Minnesota Department of Commerce wants to remind low-income Minnesotans on how to get help paying their heating bills through the state’s Energy Assistance Program.“Energy assistance helps pay energy bills so that low-income seniors, veterans and families do...
Individual tax season opens Jan. 23
Jan 18, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open state individual income tax filing season on Jan. 23, 2017. For the benefit and convenience of Minnesotans, this is the same day as the Internal Revenue Service.The filing deadline to submit 2016 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2017, rather than the...
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