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County withdraws from Whitewater Joint Powers Board to focus on ‘One Watershed, One Plan’
Feb 11, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved a motion to terminate and withdraw from the Whitewater Joint Powers Board (JPB) Agreement.
Members of the Whitewater JPB, which includes area County and Soil and Water Conservation District board members, have agreed that, due to changing...
Bridge on 273rd Ave. to close for replacement
Feb 4, 2026
Due to bridge replacement, 273rd Avenue is planned to be closed to all traffic at a bridge location (1.5 miles north of Wabasha County Hwy 8) over Middle Creek beginning the week of Feb. 9, weather permitting, Wabasha County said in a news release.
Bridge replacement work is expected to be...
Precinct caucuses are Feb. 3
Jan 28, 2026
Local units of the state’s major political parties are urging people to attend precinct caucuses on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.
In a news release announcing its caucuses, the Goodhue County Republicans said: “The Republican Caucus is a vital part of the grassroots political process, allowing citizens to help...
Water main ruptures in city neighborhood
Jan 28, 2026
A water main rupture near the corner of Woodburn Street and Prairie Street in Lake City interrupted service for some 35 nearby residences while it was repaired Tuesday, according to the city public works department.
“While the break itself was localized, about six blocks experienced reduced or...
SWCD meets Jan. 22
Jan 14, 2026
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its regular board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave., Ste 10B, Wabasha.
Juvenile arrested for alleged online threat
Jan 14, 2026
Lake City Police announced that they have taken a juvenile into custody for allegedly posting a threat online.
Police said they received a report of possible threats at around 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, and immediately investigated.
“The reported threat was based on a video in which a weapon was...
Mill and overlay project coming to Cross, West Marion Streets
Jan 14, 2026
The Lake City City Council Monday approved motions to advance two large street projects this year: a reconstruction of North Garden Street and mill and overlay on West Marion Street and Cross Street.
Mill and overlay
The council approved a task order for city engineering firm Bolton and Menk to...
Commissioners set minimum salaries for county attorney, sheriff
Jan 14, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Jan. 6 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s minimum salary for the next four years at $120,000, and set Sheriff Rodney Bartsh’s minimum salary at $132,000.
Stinson’s salary was set at $135,300 and Bartsh’s salary was set at $140,900 on Dec. 2, 2025.
The county...
Mosaic Ford owners to sell dealership
Jan 7, 2026
Mosaic Auto Group has announced that it will be selling Mosaic Ford Lake City following a request from Ford Motor Company related to market representation and long-term growth strategy, according to a news release.
“Mosaic Auto Group currently operates two Ford dealerships within approximately 30...
Wabasha County to replace real estate tax and value systems
Dec 31, 2025
Wabasha County Commissioners on Dec. 22 approved a contract with Counties Providing Technology (CPT), of Morris, for a Property Tax System and direction on implementation and funding options.
The Auditor-Treasurer’s Office obtained and executed a formal quote from CPT for conversion, installation...
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