Wabasha County
Wabasha County approves Elgin agronomony center over neighbors' objections
Aug 10, 2016
With a packed house in attendance for their August 2 meeting,. the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for Progressive Ag to move their farm chemicals operation to a location in Elgin township.
There has been strong opposition to this move,...
Wabasha Commissioners deny petition regarding proposed Elgin agronomy center
Aug 3, 2016
Following presentations on both sides an application for a conditional use permit by Progressive Ag to move their fertilizer plant from Plainview to Elgin, the County Board voted 4-1 last Tuesday to deny a request by over 200 petitioners for an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the...
Sealcoating project in Wabasha County could cause traffic delays
Aug 3, 2016
Pavement sealcoating is scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 8 on the several Wabasha County Highways.
Roads will remain open to traffic; however, traffic delays will occur. Flagpersons are planned to be used in active work areas. Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes. Work is...
3-time survivor is Hero of Hope
Aug 3, 2016
Coleen Fowler has been selected as this year’s Wabasha County Relay For Life’s honorary chairperson, the Hero of Hope. Each year a cancer survivor who lives in Wabasha County is selected as the Relay For Life’s Hero of Hope. This person has not only battled the disease, but is an inspiration for...
Wabasha County Boards tables decision on agronomy plant permit
Jul 28, 2016
Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), submitted by John and Lucille Sell, to operate an agronomy center in the town of Elgin was taken off the agenda for the July 19 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, and will be voted on at the July 26 meeting.
All...
Wabasha County Fair runs through Sunday
Jul 14, 2016
The 148th Wabasha County Fair opened Wednesday and continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Wabasha.
Livestock judging will fill much of the day today (Thursday) and Friday.
There will be swine judging at 8 a.m. today, followed by beef judging at 1 p.m. and sheep and meat goats at 5 p.m.
On...
Three Wabasha County roads to close for bridge work
Jul 14, 2016
Three road closings will go into effect in Wabasha County July 25 due to bridge replacement projects.
Wabasha County Highway 1 about two miles north of Mazeppa will be closed for a bridge rehabilitation project over Trout Brook. County Highway 1 will be open from the south to the intersection of...
Petition asks Wabasha County to pave shoulders on County Road 30
Jul 14, 2016
Wabasha resident Craig Falkum came before the Wabasha County Board at their regular meeting on July 5 with a request and a petition asking that they consider extending the trail project on County Road 30 to include paving of the shoulders that were not included in the original project....
Mobile weather warning available in Wabasha County
Jun 29, 2016
Wabasha County has recently added Weather Warning to CodeRED. CodeRED is a free telephone or email notification system for contacting the public about important local information. Weather Warning alerts people to local severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings.
In order to sign up for this...
Wabasha County Board: 5 percent levy hike, tops, in 2017
Jun 29, 2016
As they work their way toward setting a final budget for 2017, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, at their June 21 meeting, that they will not commit to more than a 5 percent levy increase over 2016.All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael...
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