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Updated: Candidates file for city, county offices

Jun 3, 2026

With local elections fast approaching, eyes are on several open offices throughout Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, as well as Lake City’s City Council. This issue of the Graphic went to press Tuesday, June 2, before the filing deadline of June 2 at 5 p.m. Additional candidates will appear in the...

Fire boat sinks somewhat after bilge pump fails

May 27, 2026

A faulty bilge pump put the Lake City Fire and Rescue boat out of service temporarily this week. An overnight bilge pump outage caused the boat to take on water and partially sink in its berth Tuesday morning at the Lake City Marina, according to Lake City Fire Chief Dan Patterson. None of the...

Month-long Hwy. 63 closure begins June 3

May 20, 2026

Hwy. 63 from Wabasha County Hwy. 2 to Wabasha County Hwy. 15 is planned to be closed to all traffic beginning approximately June 3 for rock excavation, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department. Hwy. 63 will be detoured on Wabasha County Hwys. 2 and 33 during the road closure. The road...

Curt Struwe appointed interim sheriff

May 20, 2026

Wabasha County Commissioners on May 5 appointed Curt Struwe as interim County Sheriff, effective June 1. He will begin work after Rodney Bartsh retires on May 31 after 24 years on the job. Struwe, the Sheriff’s Department Captain, will serve until a newly-elected Sheriff takes office after the...

Two streets employees honored for 10 years with City of Lake City

May 13, 2026

Lake City Streets Department employees Corey Meincke and Josh Meyer were both honored for 10 years of employment with the city during the May 11 city council meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Meyer, Mayor Brian Quinn, Meincke, and City Council members (middle row, from left) Cindy...

What’s the deal with outdoor warning sirens?

May 13, 2026

Brenda Tomlinson Emergency Management Director Wabasha County Outdoor warning sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times? Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 pm. It’s just...

A new mental health resource for Wabasha County

May 6, 2026

Did you know that there is a new confidential, anonymous, available 24/7 mental health resource available to the Wabasha County community? Wabasha County has partnered with CredibleMind, a free digital platform available 24/7, to help answer questions related to mental health, substance use,...

Bridge repair in Hammond planned

May 6, 2026

Bridge repair work on Wabasha County Hwy. 11 bridge over the Zumbro River in Hammond was scheduled to begin approximately Wednesday, May 6, according the Wabasha County Highway Department. County Hwy. 11 will be reduced to one lane of traffic during the bridge work. Traffic delays should be...

Firefighters extinguish grass fire near Lyon Ave.

Apr 29, 2026

A Lake City Firefighter sprays water on the ground following a grass fire that occured April 22 near Lyon Avenue.

Public Works: North Garden Street work begins May 4