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Crossing deaths continue to drop
Mar 9, 2016
The number of people killed in vehicle-train crashes at public railroad crossings in 2015 was the second lowest since 1970, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The total number of crashes was also the second lowest since 1970.Four people died at railroads crossings in...
Wabasha County puzzles over rising recycling costs
Mar 9, 2016
Zoning Administrator Kevin Krause informed the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners at the March 1 meeting that the cost for disposal of recyclable materials is going up, and discussed other ways that these materials could be handled. All commissioners were present, along with County...
Goodhue County Electric Coop annual meeting is March 19
Mar 9, 2016
The 79th annual meeting of Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association will be held Saturday, March 19, in the high school auditorium, 705 Mill Street, Zumbrota.
Three directors will be elected and the nominees are as follows:
District 7: Gene Bang and Rick Braithwaite
District 8: Cheryl...
MnDOT to convert roadway lights to LED
Mar 9, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is undertaking a statewide lighting conversion project and saving some money along the way.
The project involves converting more than 28,500 roadway lights from traditional high-pressure sodium to LED or light emitting diode technology. The...
Sen. Schmit's mobile office to be here March 12
Mar 9, 2016
The “Saturdays with Senator Schmit” mobile office has resumed a schedule of stops throughout southeastern Minnesota including visits to Lake City, Wabasha, St. Charles and Plainview in March. Rather than a town hall format that relies upon group discussions, the mobile office intends to promote...
Boilermakers approve contract with Federal-Mogul
Mar 9, 2016
After three failed votes and close to 20 months without a contract, members of the Boilermakers Local 650 voted March 3 to approve a contract with Federal-Mogul.
Union officer Newton High said the contract passed with slightly less than two-thirds support from voting members.
“I think the contract...
Highway 61 to get a major new configuration in Lake City
Mar 2, 2016
Lake City residents, and visitors, may have a new-looking Highway 61 running through town in three years.
And it might become possible for people to cross that highway on foot.
The City Council in a special workshop meeting Monday night, showed enthusiasm for the preliminary plans. The council...
Wabasha County Board hears that transit ridership is increasing
Mar 2, 2016
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners began their action items segment of the Feb. 23 meeting with a presentation by Amy Repinski, director of transportation for Three Rivers Transportation.
Mike Wobbe was absent. County Administrator Michael Plante and County Attorney Karrie Kelly were...
Wabasha County emerald ash borer sighting causes quarantine
Mar 2, 2016
The dreaded emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Wabasha County last week, but not yet in Lake City.
The spotting has triggered a quarantine of wood being moved out of the county.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) identified emerald ash borer in Wabasha County. MDA staff found larvae in...
Local Republicans pick Trump
Mar 2, 2016
Local Republicans went against the statewide trend and followed national trends in a presidential preference poll Tuesday night at Bluff View Elementary School. Donald Trump received 36 votes from local Republicans. Mark Rubio had 32 votes, Cruz 13, Dr. Ben Carson 12 and Ohio Gov. John Kasich 5....
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