Wabasha County

Unhappy with work, commissioners cut county attorney’s salary by over $20,000

Nov 27, 2024

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to cut County Attorney Matt Stinson’s salary next year from $130,900 to $110,000. Stinson had requested more than $150,000 based on market conditions. Stinson wasn’t present for the Nov. 19 vote, which came after a lengthy discussion where...

Feedback sought on county hazard mitigation plan

Nov 20, 2024

Wabasha County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Wabasha County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme...

Wabasha County approves cannabis regulations

Nov 13, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on Nov. 5 approved an ordinance regulating cannabis-related businesses within the county. The ordinance implements the provisions of Minnesota statutes, authorizing the county to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Wabasha County residents by regulating...

Wabasha County approves CUP in West Albany Township

Oct 9, 2024

By Richard Johnson Plainview News Editor Wabasha County Commissioners on Oct. 1 approved a Conditional Use Permit for Todd and Cheryl Jackson, who submitted a CUP application to transfer dwelling density from one parcel to another in West Albany Township. Each parcel is zoned Agricultural...

Work planned at County Hwy. 4 and Minnesota Hwy. 60

Oct 9, 2024

Road work along Minnesota Hwy. 60 from the intersection of Wabasha County Hwy. 4 to approximately one quarter mile west is expected to begin approximately Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department. The project is proposed to increase the sight distance for eastbound Hwy...

Wabasha County proposed levy up 5%

Oct 2, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on Sept. 17 adopted a proposed 2025 Property Tax Levy at $17,770,544 - a 5 percent increase ($846,425) over the 2024 adopted levy. Auditor/Treasurer Francie Warren will certify the proposed 2025 property tax levy to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. A Truth in...

Wabasha County approves CUP requests in Pepin and Greenfield townships

Sep 11, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on Sept. 3 approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request by Thomas Rothering to operate a lodging establishment in Pepin Township, with conditions as recommended by the County Planning Commission. Rothering and his wife, Stephanie, own the Bending River Cove resort....

County board discusses cannabis business regulations

Aug 28, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on Aug. 20 discussed a proposed ordinance which would regulate cannabis-related businesses within the county. Discussion centered mostly on regulations relating to where shops could be located, what times they could operate, and how close the shops could be to schools...

County approves capacity increase for Camp Victory

Aug 14, 2024

Wabasha County’s Board of Commissioners on Aug. 6 approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Camp Victory Ministries, Inc., a camp for Christian children and adults near Zumbro Falls. Several proposed amendments will allow for an increase in overnight bed capacity from 325 to 500 persons and...

Community Resource Center donates Farmer’s Market vouchers to County

Jul 31, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on July 23 approved and accepted a donation on behalf of the County Social Services Department from the Wabasha County Community Resource Center, in the amount of 100 Farmer’s Market vouchers, worth $15 apiece. Social Services was provided with the vouchers, to be used...