Wabasha County
Letter: Drug court fundraiser is July 15 in Wabasha
Jul 13, 2017
To the Editor
My name is Jon Myren and I am a Wabasha County Substance Abuse Court (Drug Court) participant.
Drug Court is like a last chance program. It is a really strict program to help move people to a better, sober life.
I am thankful for the program and I don’t know where I would be if I...
Divided Wabasha County Board doubles wheelage tax
Jul 13, 2017
Ruby White, Correspondent
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to add an additional wheelage tax in an effort to keep the county roads in the best condition they can. The new wheelage tax will become effective Jan., 2018.
All commissioners were present, along with County...
Wabasha County Board denies union grievance
Jul 6, 2017
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners denied a union grievance in a brief meeting June 27.
All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante and Assistant County Attorney Jake Barnes.
In line with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with the courthouse...
Corps dredge plan comment period extended
Jun 29, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is extending the public comment period for its draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 4 dredged material management plan until July 14.
The Corps decided to extend the public comment period after listening to community concerns about...
Wabasha County approves angler easement on East Indian Creek
Jun 29, 2017
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase an angler easement on East Indian Creek in Watopa Township, using Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) funds.
This action was taken at the regular June 20 meeting at...
Wabasha County opts into buffer law enforcement
Jun 22, 2017
Wabasha County will accept responsibility for enforcing the state’s agricultural buffer law.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met in a late afternoon session on June 13 to accommodate the Board of Review, which was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. that day.
Commissioner Don Springer was absent. ...
Outstanding senior nominations being sought
Jun 14, 2017
Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2017 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Wabasha County.This award recognizes outstanding senior citizens who have contributed their time and talents to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. This may be someone who...
Sealcoat project covers Wabasha County Roads 5 and 9 in Lake City
Jun 8, 2017
Wabasha County Road 5 and Wabasha County Road 9 in Lake City are part of a sealcoat project announced by the Wabasha County Highway Department.
Pavement sealcoating is planned to begin approximately June 12 on segments of several Wabasha County Highways.
Work may begin on a date earlier or later...
Judge sides with county attorney in Wabasha County salary dispute
Jun 8, 2017
A district court judge has ordered the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners to revisit the salary of Wabasha County Attorney Karrie Kelly.
On May 26 an order was issued by District Court Judge Joseph F. Chase finding the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners “acted in unreasonable disregard of...
Home safety checks highlight new fall prevention program in Wabasha County
Jun 8, 2017
The Wabasha County Senior Action Team will be supporting a falls prevention program conducted by Wabasha Ambulance Service. The team was awarded a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant to provide home safety checks as a tool to help seniors reduce their risk of falls and live...
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