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Ohuta Park retaining wall progress as of April 21
Apr 23, 2025
Icon Constructors at work on the retaining wall on the lower, downriver section of Ohuta Park on April 21. As part of the riverfront retaining wall replacement, the height of the wall in that section will be raised to be more uniform with the higher walls upriver and directly across the small boat...
Downtown condo project to seek tax increment financing
Apr 23, 2025
The Lake City City Council has called for a public hearing on a proposal to create a tax increment financing district (TIF) to help fund the construction of a 26-unit condominium building to be called “Aurora” at 303 S. Lakeshore Drive.
The council approved the resolution at its April 14 regular...
MnDOT: Brief traffic delays at Hwy. 61 railroad bridge in Red Wing
Apr 23, 2025
Highway 61 motorists may experience brief traffic delays on April 28 at the Canadian Pacific Railway south of Red Wing while crews finish the final layer of paving, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The last final layer of pavement was not completed in 2024. During the...
Ohuta Park seawall construction begins
Apr 16, 2025
A large excavator arrived at Ohuta Park late last week in anticipation of a large lakefront project for the City of Lake City.
With the help of funding from the state bonding bill, the city is replacing lakeshore retaining wall from the Ohuta Park small boat launch northward this spring and summer...
Five for Food surpasses previous record by more than 10%
Apr 16, 2025
Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser for the Lake City Food Shelf has surpassed the $50,000 goal and last year’s record contributions by nearly six thousand dollars.
The total received this year was $56,597. The 2024 campaign raised $50,936.
Campaign coordinator Bruce...
County tables preliminary plat for ‘Cornerstone Ridge’
Apr 9, 2025
Wabasha County Commissioners on April 1 tabled a preliminary plat request by Brent Beck of Cornerstone Real Estate for “Cornerstone Ridge”’ land parcels totaling about 109 acres in Mazeppa Township, for up to 60 days.
The County Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 24 to hear...
Ballymore Safety Products acquires Lake City-based Valley Craft
Apr 9, 2025
Valley Craft Industries in Lake City has a new owner.
Ballymore Safety Products announced April 1 that it had completed the acquisition of the company.
Based in Coatesville, Pa., Ballymore bills itself as “a leading designer and manufacturer of vertical access equipment (e.g., aerial work...
Prepare for severe weather
Apr 2, 2025
Every year we must prepare for severe weather since severe storms and tornadoes can threaten our lives and property at any time.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11, 2025 and Wabasha County will mark this important week with the outdoor warning sirens sounding for tornado drills on...
Wabasha County Hwy. 5 closure begins April 7
Apr 2, 2025
Wabasha County Hwy. 5 and 36 (300th Ave) between Goodhue County Hwy. 9 and 355th Ave west of Lake City is planned to be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, April 7 for road reconstruction. County Hwy. 5 and 36 (300th Ave.) will be closed to through traffic until approximately October 2025...
Wabasha County Hwy. 5 closing for reconstruction
Mar 26, 2025
Wabasha County Hwy. 5 and 36 (300th Ave) between Goodhue County Hwy. 9 and 355th Ave west of Lake City was planned to be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, April 1, for road reconstruction. County Hwy. 5 and County Hwy. 36 (300th Ave) will be closed to through traffic until...
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