Oct 11, 2017
“I’m not completely blind, but I’m mostly blind,” said Francis Appel as he explained why he resisted applying for for an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., despite the urging of family.
If he can’t see the memorials, the 88-year-old former Marine and Korean War veteran remembers thinking, what’s...
Jul 27, 2017
By Ruby White, Correspondent
Despite the protests of County Commissioners Donald Springer and Mike Wobbe, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted to sell the existing County property and County Highway Shop in Millville at their meeting on July 18.
All Commissioners were present...
Jul 6, 2017
Wabasha County deputies captured 32-year-old Brent Espenson near Millville Thursday evening after he jumped in the Zumbro River and floated for several miles, according to a news release from the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies had initially responded to a burglary call in the City of...
May 31, 2017
Following input from Millville area residents, and County Highway Engineer Dietrich Flesch, as well as an impassioned appeal from Commissioner Don Springer, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to sell the Millville highway maintenance shop and salt shed and the property where they...
May 24, 2017
People in the Lake City area have many opportunities to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces this Memorial Day, May 29.
The Lake City Memorial Day service begins at 10 a.m. in Patton Park with the presentation of the colors by the VFW and American...
Feb 15, 2017
Jim and Bonnie (Yvonne) Krulish of rural Weaver were named the 2017 Woodland Managers of the Year at the annual Wabasha County Forestry Day Program held in Millville last Friday. Krulish’s farm 160 acres on the blufftop just west of Weaver and north of County Rd. 26. Here are a few details...
Nov 17, 2016
Grace United Church of Christ in Millville will recreate a pilgrim worship service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at their 9 a.m. worship service. The public is invited.
The congregational side of their religious tradition traces itself back to the first pilgrims. Their pastor, Rev. Dr. Bob Summers, will be...
Nov 3, 2016
Lake City voters will elect three people to the City Council from a field of six candidates in Tuesday’s general election.
Only one of the candidates, Mary Lou Waltman, currently serves on the council. The other candidates include former Council Member Phil Gartner, John Mead, Cindy McGrath, Mary...
Sep 22, 2016
One 19 year old adult male, Trinity Wicka, and one juvenile male are being held in the connection with the Millville Gun Shop burglary from Sept. 2.
Wicka is in custody in Winona County on a probation violation and the juvenile has been arraigned and is being held in a secure juvenile facility....
Aug 17, 2016
After a 21-year hiatus, Millville again has a town festival. The first annual Millville Valley River Days was last weekend. Organizers already have set the dates for next year’s festival. They plan to hold the event annually leading up to Millville’s 150th anniversary in four years.