local politics

Sheriff should not have retracted his retirement

Jun 29, 2022
There is a sense of pride for me having held the office of Sibley County Sheriff for 24 years. I understand times and attitudes have changed but when the current Wabasha County Sheriff announced his retirement, it should have been a compliment to him that his employees had enough respect for the...

GOP meets June 27

Jun 15, 2022
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting Monday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at the Zumbro Falls VFW, 390 Hwy. 60, Zumbro Falls.

Boe makes six in city council race

Jun 8, 2022
Lake City City Council Member Russell Boe has filed to seek re-election, bringing the total number of candidates for three seats on the council to six. Filing for the office closed on May 31. Incumbents Faye Brown and Amy Alkire have also filed for re-election. Also in the race are John Mortenson...

Updated: Candidate filings so far

Jun 1, 2022
Six file for Lake City City Council Six candidates had filed for three available seats on the Lake City City Council as of 2 p.m., May 31, the last day of filing, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Incumbents Faye Brown, Amy Kohrs Alkire, and Russell Boe are seeking re-election...

Bartsh announces re-election run and other local office filings

May 25, 2022
After announcing earlier this year that he plans to retire at the end of his current term, Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh has decided to seek re-election for what would be a sixth term. “Many things have happened in the last six months that have had us questioning if I had the energy to keep...

Election season arrives

May 11, 2022
Filing for several local elections begins next week. Local elections on ballots this year include county officers, county commissioners, city council members, and school board members. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, but some races could be subject to primary elections in August. City of...

Powers announces campaign for county board

Apr 13, 2022
Rick O. Powers has announced that he is running to be Wabasha County Commissioner for District 2. Powers said he is a lifelong resident of the Lake City area. He owns and operates Powers Construction and General Repair in Lake City, which opened for business in 1986. District 2 includes the...

Townships hold 2022 elections, annual meetings

Mar 16, 2022
Area townships held annual meetings and some elections on Tuesday, March 8. Several township clerks responded to a Graphic request for election and meeting results.   Hyde Park Township Hyde Park kept its levies the same as last year at its annual meeting, according to Clerk Dave Stevenson. The...

Sheriff Rodney Bartsh announces retirement

Mar 9, 2022
Dear Wabasha County Citizens: I have recently made the decision to retire from being your Sheriff in Wabasha County. The time has come to put a greater emphasis on my family which, often over the years, has taken a backseat to my job. First of all, I need to thank my wife Denise and children...

Bartsh announces retirement, candidates for sheriff emerge

Mar 9, 2022
At least two candidates are seeking to be the next Wabasha County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Rodney Bartsh announced last week that he would be retiring from law enforcement and would not be seeking another term as sheriff in the November election. “The time has come to put a greater emphasis on my...

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