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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...
Flu vaccines recommended due to elevated activity
Jan 18, 2017
Flu activity is increasing in the state, and health officials remind all Minnesotans it’s not too late to get their flu shot. The flu season can last through April, so getting a flu vaccine now will provide protection for the rest of the season. Health officials recommend that everyone ages six...
Commercial lock traffic up in 2016
Jan 18, 2017
A big increase in commercial traffic last year kept lockages at the two Army Corps of Engineers locks nearest to Lake Pepin at or above their 10-year average.
The corps’ lock and dam 3 near Red Wing was slightly above the 10-year average for combined lockages. Corps staff supported 4,943 lockages...
Goodhue County to study building code change
Jan 18, 2017
Newly elected Goodhue County Commissioner Barney Nesseth told Land Use Management Director Lisa Hanni at the Jan. 3 County Board meeting that he would like the county to adopt the international building code, instead of using the Minnesota State building code, to give housing a boost in the county...
Villa Maria reimagined as 'wilderness boutique hotel'
Jan 18, 2017
A company that prides itself on restoring historic buildings to prominence presented a vision for the Villa Maria to the Florence Township Board on Jan. 17.
John and Stephanie Rupp of St. Paul-based Commonwealth Properties told the board they are considering converting the former convent, girls...
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