politics

County GOP meeting is July 16

Jul 10, 2024

The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at the Black Top Bar & Grill 30 Main St., Elgin. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. “If you were appointed Precinct Chair, Delegate or Alternate your attendance is requested. Please join...

Updated: Boe and Quinn run for mayor, Newsome seeks council seat

Jun 5, 2024

The races for mayor and city council in Lake City have changed following Mayor Mark Nichols’ announcement last week that he would not seek a third term as mayor. As of the end of the filing period on June 4 at 5 p.m., two candidates filed to run for mayor, and three candidates filed for the three...

DFL endorses Bohman in race for First Congressional District

May 8, 2024

On May 4, Minnesota DFL announced that it had endorsed Rachel Bohman’s campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s First District. Bohman is a former Assistant County Attorney and former Rochester Township board member. Bohman grew up as the daughter of a single mom in Rochester...

GOP meets March 26

Mar 20, 2024

The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at the Front Porch Bar and Grill at 100 North Sheppard Street, Kellogg. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. “If you attended the February Caucus and/or are newly appointed Delegates or...

We deserve to know where officials stand

Jan 31, 2024

Where are we headed? In the past few weeks the 2024 election news has picked up, and with it many questions. Do our elected federal and state representatives agree with the position of Mr. Trump? Mr. Trump’s attorneys in the New York case have argued as president, he would have immunity when...

County GOP meets Jan. 23

Jan 17, 2024

The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Top Bar and Grill 30 Main St. E, Elgin. “Among areas of business, we will be discussing the upcoming Republican Caucus on Feb. 27 and looking for volunteers to help...

DFL meets Oct. 17

Oct 11, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Wabasha County DFL will be Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Wabasha AmericInn, 150 Commerce St., Wabasha. For details, people can email info@wabashacountydfl.org.

GOP meets Sept. 26

Sep 20, 2023

The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Zumbro Falls Golf Course. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. and adjourn with business at 7 p.m. to allow time for a special guest speaker, Matthew Wingert. The fryer will be ready...

Civility was a success

Jul 5, 2023

This note is to let you know Larry Foster’s letter last week inviting people to gather and calmly discuss political opinions was very successful. Those present and participating in the one-hour cordial conversation included Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. While we did not have the time to...

GOP meets June 27 in Elgin

Jun 21, 2023

The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 27, at the Black Top Bar and Grill, 30 Main Street East, Elgin, MN 55932. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. and adjourn at 8 p.m.