Goodhue County

Goodhue County commissioners decline to fund staff antibody tests

Jul 22, 2020

Goodhue County commissioners voted against paying for COVID-19 antibody tests for county employees as part of the county insurance program’s biometric testing program. The tests, according to the notes from an insurance committee meeting held July 8 and reported at the July 21 board meeting, cost...

Goodhue County solid waste deal done

Jul 22, 2020

In just under two months, Goodhue County’s new solid waste designation ordinance will go into effect. Public Works Director Greg Isakson said the ordinance would normally be effective 60 days after approval, but since that date fell on a Saturday, it will take effect Monday, Sept. 21. Isakson...

Johnson tapped for county HHS post

Jun 24, 2020

Goodhue County Health and Human Services has announced that Kris Johnson has accepted the position of Health and Human Services Deputy Director. Johnson is currently the Health and Human Services Social Services Supervisor with the Child and Family Team. She has held several roles within the...

Goodhue County housing study predicts growth

Jun 17, 2020

On Tuesday Goodhue County’s Committee of the Whole discussed the recently completed countywide housing study. The county outlined questions that this study should answer in its request for proposals when looking for a group to conduct the study. Questions included: • What are the demographic and...

Three ways to vote in Goodhue County

Jun 17, 2020

Goodhue County is halfway through administering the four elections it had to oversee this year, leaving the primary election on Aug. 11 and the general election on Nov 3. However, with the COVID-19 still affecting how we conduct our daily lives and socialize with each other, now would be a good...

Goodhue County begins phased reopening

Jun 3, 2020

Goodhue County has announced a plan to phase-in reopening as it prepares facilities and staff for the arrival of “critical, in-person” services. High priority, face-to-face service from the county will be provided by appointment; residents encouraged to continue using website and electronic...

Three on council to seek re-election

May 13, 2020

Filing for three Lake City City Council seats and the mayor begins next week, and three of the four incumbents are planning to seek re-election. Mayor Mark Nichols and City Council member Cindy McGrath will seek second terms. Jason DeVinny, who was appointed to the seat resigned by Mary Lou...

Outbreak changes hazardous waste disposal in Goodhue County

Apr 30, 2020

The hazards of COVID-19 will reshape how Goodhue County collects household hazardous waste in 2020. Instead of Public Works sending its collection truck to every municipality this summer, there will be limited visits to three locations -- Cannon Falls, Kenyon and Zumbrota -- plus the Goodhue...

Goodhue County plans tornado drills

Apr 15, 2020

Goodhue County is participating in the statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 16 (today) at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Dispatchers will activate sirens. Families should practice their emergency plan for tornados and go to their shelter for such an event, the county said in a news release.

Goodhue County's tips on enjoying outdoors during pandemic