election

What you need to know about the presidential primary

Feb 20, 2020

Goodhue County Auditor/Treasurer Brian Anderson oversees and administers the county’s election process. He answered questions about Minnesota’s presidential primary and what voters should know about it. What is the difference between a presidential primary and a caucus? The presidential...

Candidate training offered in Red Wing

Feb 12, 2020

A candidate training event will be Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Red Wing High School training room. “If you have ever considered running for local office, this event is for you,” organizers said in a news release. “On Feb. 20, we are bringing together people who can answer your...

GOP event held near Zumbro Falls

Oct 3, 2018

Wabasha County Republican Party, along with Goodhue County Republican Party, held a candidates gala for the purpose of meeting Republican candidates on Saturday, September 15. The sell-out dinner of 160 was held at Zumbro Community Church, south of Zumbro Falls. Speakers included Rep. Steve...

Absentee voting underway

Oct 3, 2018

The Wabasha County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office has absentee ballots available for the Nov. 6, 2018 general election and encourages voters to apply early. Wabasha County residents may vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to vote in person on Nov. 6. The status of an absentee ballot can be...

Election judges sought

May 9, 2018

The City of Lake City is seeking potential election judges for the Aug. 14, 2018 Primary Election and the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. No experience is required. Training will be offered by both Goodhue and Wabasha Counties prior to the elections. Election judges are required to work both...

Cooperative to hold annual meeeting Saturday

Mar 14, 2018

The 81st annual meeting of Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association will be held Saturday, March 17, in the high school auditorium, 705 Mill Street in Zumbrota. Three directors will be elected and the nominees are as follows:District 4: David Hernke and Christine GilbertsDistrict 5: Rick...

Parties hold precinct caucuses

Feb 7, 2018

The cafeterias at Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln High School became hubs of political activity for a few hours Feb. 6 as local Republicans and Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party members held their precinct caucuses. Above at Bluff View, Wabasha County Republican Party Co-chair David...

Great River Homes elects board members, officers

Feb 7, 2018

The board of directors of Great River Homes, Inc. recently held its annual elections. Connie Wondrow of Wabasha was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors. Dr. Rick Janka of Lake City and Anita Schuth of Wabasha were re-elected to three-year terms. Great River Homes, Inc. is...

Voters approve Bluff View expansion 978-844

Nov 9, 2017

Voters approved $12 million in bonding to pay for an expansion of Bluff View Elementary School on Nov. 7. The single question referendum passed with about 53.7 percent (978) of voters voting in favor, according to the district. 46.3 percent, or 844 voters, were opposed. “This is great for our...

Letter: Many ways to vote 'Yes' for Bluff View referendum

Oct 11, 2017

To the editor: Lake City citizens have the wonderful opportunity to vote to make room for our children to grow. The vote for the 2017 school referendum is Tuesday, Nov. 7. To have the ability to vote in Minnesota, you must first be a registered voter. You can start the registration process...