Wabasha County
Wabasha County announces road work, closures
Apr 13, 2017
Road work will cause closures for several Wabasha County highways beginning this spring, but the announced projects steer clear of the Lake City and Zumbro Falls areas.
A map of closures is expected to be available soon at www.co.wabasha.mn.us under Highway Department as “County Highway Closure...
Body discovered in burned home in rural Wabasha County
Apr 10, 2017
A body was discovered in a burned home on Wabasha County Road 68 on April 10, according to the Wabasha County Sheriff's office.
The Sheriff's Office received a report of a house fire at 7:30 a.m. that morning. Inside the home they found unindentified human remains.
An autopsy is pending and more...
Wabasha County opts out of buffer law enforcement
Apr 6, 2017
The Wabasha County Board voted unanimously March 28 to notify the state that the county does not wish to enforce the agricultural buffer provisions.
All commissioners were present for the regular board meeting, along with Plante and County Attorney Karrie Kelly.
The county wants to defer the...
Anderson: Salary appeal is about transparency, fairness
Apr 6, 2017
To the editor:
As many of you know, I am headed to a court hearing next Friday in my appeal of the auditor/treasurer salary, which was set by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners last fall.
My position is that the board did not properly take into account my duties, responsibilities and...
Free training for tree tallying
Apr 6, 2017
Wabasha County residents interested in creating or joining a tree inventory program in their community are invited to a volunteer training and refresher session on Wednesday, April 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Kellogg.
The program will offer information about the community tree...
DHIA and ADA hold banquet, present awards to Wabasha County farmers
Apr 5, 2017
The Wabasha County Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and Wabasha County American Dairy Association (ADA) held their annual meetings and banquet at the Millville Legion on March 13. Over 108 farmers, dairy representatives and agri-businesses attended the meeting and had supper catered by...
Wabasha County to use impound lot fees for squad cars
Mar 29, 2017
Ruby White, Correspondent
The Wabasha County Board voted 3-2 to allow the Sheriff’s Office to designate excess impound lot income to purchase squad cars and other vehicle-related expenses at its March 21 meeting.
All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante...
Three will compete for title of Wabasha County dairy princess
Mar 29, 2017
The Wabasha County American Dairy Association will host the 64th annual Dairy Princess Banquet and Coronation at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Zumbro Falls VFW Post 1802, located in downtown Zumbro Falls on Highway 60.Tickets are available at the door for $15 per person.Princess candidates...
Wabasha County OKs solar garden near Kellogg
Mar 16, 2017
A conditional use permit for another solar garden near Kellogg was unanimously approved at the March 7 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners. Brian Goihl was absent. County Attorney Karrie Kelly and County Administrator Michael Plante were present.
Zoning Administrator Kevin Krause...
Wabasha County and Mt. Pleasant Township trade roads
Mar 9, 2017
Wabasha County Commissioners approved the exchange of several stretches of road with Mt. Pleasant Township at the board’s Feb. 28 meeting.
Commissioner Don Springer was absent. County Attorney Karrie Kelly was also absent, with Assistant County Attorney Jake Barnes there for input. County...
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