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Local tax increases below statewide trends
Dec 4, 2024
It’s December, the time of the year when most local governments in Minnesota hold their Truth in Taxation meetings and approve their final property tax levies for 2025.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has released preliminary levy data from around the state, and Lake City, Lake City Public...
Unhappy with work, commissioners cut county attorney’s salary by over $20,000
Nov 27, 2024
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to cut County Attorney Matt Stinson’s salary next year from $130,900 to $110,000. Stinson had requested more than $150,000 based on market conditions.
Stinson wasn’t present for the Nov. 19 vote, which came after a lengthy discussion where...
County board approves aquatic invasive species management plan
Nov 27, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on Nov. 19 approved a 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plan.
The County receives funds each year from the State of Minnesota through the Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid program. The County must have an AIS Management Plan approved annually...
Boat sank, was salvaged, now is expected to be demolished
Nov 20, 2024
Hopes for a trip down the Mississippi River from St. Paul Park to New Orleans appear to have sunk along with the vessel.
The Wabasha County Sheriff’s office responded the morning of Nov. 12 to a capsized boat tied to a fishing pier at the breakwater that forms part of the Lake City Marina’s outer...
Feedback sought on county hazard mitigation plan
Nov 20, 2024
Wabasha County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Wabasha County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme...
Some voters chose none of the above
Nov 20, 2024
Rather than vote for candidates appearing on the ballot, several Lake City voters wrote in their preferred candidates for some offices in the Nov. 5. None of the write-in vote totals were sufficient to affect the results of any races locally. The Graphic published the winners and preliminary vote...
Wabasha County approves cannabis regulations
Nov 13, 2024
Wabasha County Commissioners on Nov. 5 approved an ordinance regulating cannabis-related businesses within the county.
The ordinance implements the provisions of Minnesota statutes, authorizing the county to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Wabasha County residents by regulating...
Quinn wins mayoral race, incumbents reelected on council, school board
Nov 13, 2024
Voters in Lake City chose City Council Member Brian Quinn to be the city’s next mayor.
He’ll succeed Mark Nichols, who is finishing his second term and did not seek reelection.
It’s Quinn’s first election to office in Lake City. He’s served on city volunteer commissions and was appointed to fill a...
County roads feeding Hwy. 63 reopen after construction
Nov 13, 2024
Wabasha County Hwys. 2 (from County Hwy. 17 to Hwy. 63 near Lake City) and 22 (from Hwy. 63 to County Hwy. 15) are open to traffic after being closed for reconstruction.
County Hwys. 2 and 22 will remain an aggregate surface until paved in 2025.
A map of Wabasha County Hwy road closures and...
Clerk: Polling places busy despite rain
Nov 6, 2024
Lake City City Clerk Kari Schreck, who oversees elections in the city, said rain Nov. 5 didn’t seem to be a deterrent and voter turnout was excellent so far.
“All polls opened with lines this morning at 7 a.m.,” she said in an email Tuesday morning. “A lot of voter questions regarding process this...
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