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Lock and dam at Lynxville opens five days early
Mar 2, 2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is reopening Lock and Dam 9, near Lynxville, Wis., five days earlier than expected.
The lock was closed to all navigation traffic Dec. 9, 2015, for winter maintenance. An extremely efficient work crew and mild winter allowed for the repairs to...
'Destination' waterfront committee urges further study of bath house plan
Mar 2, 2016
The Destination Lake City (DLC) Waterfront Committee met at the Lake City Public Library conference room at noon today to discuss recent developments regarding the proposed bath house near Ohuta Park.
Judd Turner, committee chairman, led the discussion with the eight attendees. After considerable...
Push grows for year-round rest rooms at Ohuta Park
Feb 24, 2016
The City Council will see final plans in a week and a half for a new rest room facility at Ohuta Park to replace the dilapidated beach house.
But some say the new facility should better anticipate future use.
At the council’s last meeting Feb. 8, Council Member Greg Schreck again suggested the city...
Caucuses will show voter preferences
Feb 24, 2016
Lake City schools will be alight with political activity Tuesday night during the biannual precinct caucuses being held throughout Minnesota.
The caucuses give an opportunity for voters and prospective voters to meet with people of like political interests who live in their voter precinct.
The...
Rep. Tim Kelly's retirement leaves open race for house seat 21A
Feb 24, 2016
State Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, has announced he will not seek re-election to the District 21A seat in the state House of Representative.
Kelly will serve out his fourth two-year term this year.
Almost immediately, a Republican candidate for the seat, Barb Haley of Red Wing, announced she will...
Court certifies class action status for Wabasha County safe driving class suit
Feb 24, 2016
An effort by participants in the Wabasha County safe driving class to recover fees paid to attend the class will continue.
On Feb. 18, Wabasha County District Court certified the creation of four classes of plaintiffs and appointed the law firm Mohrman, Kaardal and Erickson to represent the...
Wabasha County approves another solar project, moves to refinance justice center
Feb 24, 2016
In action taken at their regular meeting on Feb.16, The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimous approval for a Conditional Use Permit for construction of another solar garden in the county.
All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante and County...
Adoption meeting planned
Feb 24, 2016
Thinking about Adoption?Catholic Charities will be hosting an informational meeting for anyone interested in learning about adoption on Monday, Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. in Winona at the Catholic Charities Office, 111 Market Street on the second floor. People who are interested in attending can contact...
Nitrate tests are free
Feb 24, 2016
The Goodhue County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting drinking water samples to test for nitrate contamination. People who are interested in this free test can collect about five ounces of their source drinking water supply and drop it off at the Goodhue County SWCD...
Zoning rules leaves farmer stuck
Feb 24, 2016
An odd set of events has left David Bye and his son in a difficult situation. Members of a former Goodhue County Board approved a site to build a home relatively close to the Bye’s farm in Rosco Township. Now, when he wants to expand his feedlot, Bye can’t, because he is not 1,000 feet from that...
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