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Lake City police warn of local phone scam activity
Feb 10, 2016
Lake City Police urge the public to be aware of scams after reports that local residents have been the target of two well-known phone scams.
Sgt. Bill Weist on Tuesday said that the department had received a report from a local “tax service” that customers had been contacted by someone purporting...
Wabasha County Board approves solar project near Zumbro Falls
Feb 10, 2016
At their regular meeting on Feb. 2, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit as requested by ZumbroSun, LLC/SunShare, LLC to install a solar garden in Hyde Park Township, rural Zumbro Falls area.
The vote passed 4-0 with on abstention.
All commissioners were...
First District VFW meeting is Feb. 6 in Rochester
Feb 4, 2016
Minnesota First District Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary will hold their meetings in Rochester Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. with the memorial service hosted by Rochester VFW Post 1215 and its Auxiliary.First District VFW Commander Curt Hermanson of Cannon Falls and First District...
Dairy princess entries sought
Feb 4, 2016
The American Dairy Association (ADA) of Wabasha County is seeking candidates to participate in the 2016’s dairy princess program. Dairy princesses serve as goodwill ambassadors for the dairy industry by participating at various promotional and community events and speaking to consumers.A candidate...
Recycling firm to expand
Feb 3, 2016
Mike Hagedorn, owner of Lake City Recycling and Disposal, tore down a house on South Eighth Street to make room for expansion of his company at that location. Lake City Recycling recently sold its refuse truck shop on North Eighth Street to Wabasha County for its new highway shop there. Hagedorn...
Wabasha County board talks technology, solar
Feb 3, 2016
The Jan. 26 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners was brief with several routine items of business. The meeting was followed by a commissioner work session. All commissioners were present, along with County Attorney Karrie Kelly and Administrator Michael Plante.
County Recorder...
History Center plans family day
Jan 28, 2016
People are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Free Family Fun Day: Crafts, Candy and History at the Goodhue County History Center.On Saturday, Feb. 6, people can visit the History Center and create a variety of Valentine’s Day gifts and cards — including a Peanuts-themed magnet — while...
Senator: Area could gain from state investment
Jan 28, 2016
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans will join Sen. Matt Schmit in Red Wing on Thursday, Feb. 4, to discuss the current status of Minnesota’s state budget and fiscal health, as well as aspects of Gov. Dayton’s bonding proposal and Minnesota’s capacity for infrastructure...
County finds security pricey
Jan 28, 2016
Goodhue County Administrative Assistant Stacy Thuman reported that the county received two proposals on Jan. 14 to provide security systems for all of Goodhue County’s government buildings. The low bid of $494,188 was received from Parallel Technologies, Inc. and the high bid of $597,744 from...
Health alliance gets through tough year
Jan 28, 2016
Chairman Dan Rechtzigel reported at the Jan. 19 County Board meeting that South Country Health Alliance held a meeting recently to go over the financial numbers for 2015.Although it was a rocky year, he said South Country had $2.7 million in surplus revenue, even with the lawyer fees that were...
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