Traffic

Lake City man severely injured in Hwy. 61 crash

Sep 30, 2026

On Thursday, Sept. 24, at around 12:16 p.m., a 2024 Freightliner Straight Truck traveling southbound on Highway 61 and a 2007 Saturn Ion traveling northbound on Highway 61 collided at the intersection of Borners Court in Wabasha County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 53-year-old...

Man charged in alleged hit-and-run

Sep 16, 2026

A Woodbury, Minn., man is charged with a felony for an alleged hit-and-run accident in downtown Lake City Aug. 3 that left a pedestrian seriously injured. Donald Wayne Calvin, 75, is charged with Criminal Vehicular Operation - Substantial Bodily Harm - Driver Who Causes Collision Leaves scene,...

Two injured as vehicle leaves road, strikes building

Sep 9, 2026

A vehicle travelling on Hwy. 61 in Lake City over the holiday weekend struck a power pole and then a building, injuring the driver and passenger, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The 2024 GMC Sierra was northbound when the crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, according...

Man injured in rollover

Aug 19, 2026

On Friday, Aug. 14, at around 2:50 p.m., a 2015 Ford Escape traveling southbound on Highway 61 lost control and rolled in the southbound ditch near milepost 78 in Florence Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The 80-year-old male from Lake City driving the vehicle was wearing a...

Letter: Hit-and-run is a reminder to watch for pedestrians

Aug 19, 2026

I am devastated! I just learned today that a friend of mine is in the hospital recovering from surgery. He was walking by Lake Pepin Plaza when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver! I know for sure that he had two broken legs and other injuries. I don’t understand and I feel so upset. I know he...

Motorcyclist injured in Hwy. 60 crash

Jul 15, 2026

A collision on Minnesota Hwy. 60 Sunday, July 12, sent a motorcycle driver to the hospital, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report. The accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. near the intersection of Hwy. 60 and Wabasha County Rd. 13. The motorcycle, driven by a 68-year-old man from Mabel,...

Motorcyclist injured in collision with deer

Jun 10, 2026

A 74-year-old Frontenac man was injured when the Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding hit a deer and left the roadway, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on June 3 near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 61 and Wabasha County Hwy. 4. The motorcycle was...

Memorial Day motorcycle crash injures one

May 27, 2026

On Monday, May 25, at around 3:30 p.m., a 2007 Yamaha Motorcycle traveling southbound on Highway 61 left the roadway and crashed near milepost 69 in Pepin Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The 45-year-old male from St. Paul driving the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and was...

MnDOT: Watch out for snoopers during bridge inspection season

Apr 8, 2026

Motorists in southeast Minnesota should be alert and move over on the highways for Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge inspectors who are beginning their season April 6 to evaluate approximately 1,000 bridges. MnDOT bridge inspectors in southeast Minnesota’s 11-county District 6...

County highway near Oak Center closes for culvert replacement

Sep 10, 2025

Wabasha County Hwy 31 east of Oak Center from approximately 360th Ave. to 355th Ave. was planned to be closed to through traffic for culvert replacements and road work beginning Sept. 8, according to the county highway department. Road users will need to use alternate routes during this closure...