Wabasha County Board of Commissioners

Buhmann takes helm in Wabasha County

May 29, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on May 21 with a new face at the Commissioners’ table. The County’s new administrator, Brian Buhmann, was present for his first County Board meeting. Buhmann previously served as the director of human resources for Freeborn...

Wabasha County vets service office busy with taxes, Blue Water bill prospects

Apr 24, 2019

During the Staff Updates segment of the Wabasha County Commissioners meeting on April 16, Veterans Service Officer Nathan Pelz provided an update on matters pertaining to Veterans Services. Andru Peters was also present from the American Legion for input into veterans’ issues. Commissioner Rich...

Wabasha County Board gets zoning update

Apr 10, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session on April 2 and acted on several items of business before an early adjournment. All Commissioners were present, along with County Attorney Karrie Kelly and Interim County Administrator Carolyn Holmsten. In their first item of...

Wabasha County Board hires administrator, votes to remain in healthcare consortium

Apr 3, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met in a Special Session on March 26 for action on two separate items: Approval of the employment agreement with Brian Buhmann who has been hired to serve as county administrator; and discussion and action on matters pertaining to South Country Health...

Letter: Jail deja vu

Mar 6, 2019

To the editor: It made me smile from ear to ear when I read the article in the Winona Post (2/25/2019) written by Chris Rogers, discussing the building of a new jail in Winona. The Wabasha County Sheriff was asked to comment on Winona’s jail and the clip that follows is priceless: “Today, the...

Wabasha County approved Hwy. 42, County Road 4 intersection layout

Feb 28, 2019

At their regular meeting on Feb. 19, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the alternate road improvement plan for County Highways 4 and 27 and Highway 42 intersection. Mike Wobbe cast the no vote. All Commissioners were present, along with Interim Administrator Carolyn...

Wabasha County administrator search down to two finalists

Feb 14, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners has narrowed its search for a new county administrator down to two finalists. Brian Buhmann, human services director in Freeborn County and Theresa Arrick-Kruger, Human Resources director/facilities manager in Houston County, will be interviewed by the...

Hearing held on Hwy. 42 intersection near Plainview

Feb 14, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a revised plan for the intersection of County Highway 4 and 27, and Minnesota Hwy. 42 on Feb. 5. County Engineer Dietrich Flesch had drawn up an alternate plan for the intersection and he was present to gather public input...

Wabasha County intersection alignment tweaked

Jan 24, 2019

Wabasha County Engineer Dietrich Flesch was present at the Wabasha County Board meeting on Jan. 15 to inform the Board that the Highway Department has developed a revised north alternate for the proposed road project for the intersection of County Highways 4 and 7 and Minnesota Highway 42. All...

Controversial Wabasha County highway projects advance

Dec 20, 2018

The annual Wabasha County Truth in Taxation meeting was held as scheduled on Dec. 11, but it was two proposed Highway projects that brought people who opposed the projects to the meeting. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante and County Attorney Karrie...