Goodhue County

Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office gains grant, jailers, keeps deputy

Apr 14, 2021

The Goodhue County Board met virtually on April 6 to discuss important issues including: public safety, sheriff’s department needs and more. Here is what you need to know: Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement The board accepted a $3,850 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement grant from the...

Goodhue County ditch 1 repairs to proceed

Mar 31, 2021

The Goodhue County Board met on March 24 to hold a hearing for the Ditch 1 repairment. Chris Otterness of Houston Engineering Inc. reported his findings and the benefits of the project were discussed. Goodhue County Ditch 1 -- the county’s only ditch -- includes a 2.2 mile open channel and five...

Goodhue County feedlot inspections fall short

Mar 24, 2021

The pandemic disrupted feedlot inspections -- just as COVID-19 has so many other things. The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners met virtually on March 16 and discussed the report, the pending retirement of a key Extension employee and problems with Goodhue County Ditch 1. Here is what you need...

Four things you need to know about the Goodhue County Board meeting on March 2

Mar 10, 2021

Goodhue County Board of Commissioners held their meeting virtual on March 2 to discuss important issues. Here are the things you need to know: New planner/zoning administrator Planner/Zoning Administrator Ryan Bechel is stepping down and Samantha Pierret will take over the position. Bechel said...

Goodhue County drops liquor license fees

Feb 17, 2021

Commissioner Jason Majerus raised the possibility two weeks ago of prorating or reimbursing the fees for eight establishments that sell alcohol in the county’s jurisdiction. Majerus said of the eight businesses, “They were hit a little bit harder than average and they’re not eligible for some...

Goodhue County still has COVID-19 grants for businesses, non-profits

Jan 20, 2021

Grants are still available for the Goodhue County Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program, according to a news release. This grant is available to help small businesses and nonprofits in Goodhue County that have been affected by an executive order related to the pandemic. Businesses can...

Goodhue County Commissioners hold swearing-in, elect Anderson chair

Jan 13, 2021

For the Goodhue County Board, the new year began with the swearing-in of members and the election of chair and vice chair. Todd Greseth, District 3, was sworn-in for his first term after winning the seat formerly held by Commissioner Barney Nesseth, who decided not to seek reelection after one...

Park and ride added to Highway 52 plan

Dec 9, 2020

Work on Highway 52 southbound is scheduled to begin in autumn 2021 and be completed in 2023. While the Minnesota Department of Transportation works on the highway, Goodhue County plans to implement two other projects: a park and ride in Hader and the realignment of County Road 14. The county will...

County - Don’t push snow onto roads

Dec 9, 2020

Goodhue County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation remind the public that it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street, Goodhue County Public Works said in a news release. Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoveling, or...

County officials: Continue to take fight against COVID-19 seriously

Nov 18, 2020

Dear Goodhue County community members: Our communities have seen a rapid rise in individuals testing positive for COVID-19. During this unprecedented time, we remain deeply committed to the health and well-being of our residents, employees, and communities. We need everyone to continue to take the...