Wabasha County

Wabasha County Board to chip in on Hwy. 30 traffic signs

Jun 16, 2016

At their regular meeting on June 7, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted, by unanimous consensus, to share in costs for enhanced signage at the Wabasha-Kellogg school on Highway 30. All commissioners were present, County Administrator Michael Plante was absent. County Attorney Karrie...

History gathering for Oakwood Cemetery planned for Aug. 28

Jun 16, 2016

Editor’s note: Maren Holst has spent years researching rural cemeteries in Wabasha County. She’s organized a potluck history gathering to share information about Oakwood Cemetery and the former site of St. James Church near County Road 86 north of Plainview from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the...

Wabasha County looks at buying solar garden power

Jun 2, 2016

In order to learn more about solar energy and community solar gardens, the Wabasha County Board heard a presentation by Gordy Simanton and Joe DeVito of Solar Stone to learn what they have to offer and how it would meet the County’s energy needs and save them some money, as well. Commissioners...

Wabasha County Board considers solar energy options

May 25, 2016

Following discussion led by County Administrator Michael Plante, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, by consensus, called for a presentation from one of the two companies under consideration to provide a solar energy program for the county. Solar Stone will make the presentation. The other...

Wabasha County Board sets prices for tax-forfeited land

May 4, 2016

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners had a short agenda for their April 26 meeting and they took care of routine business in less than a half hour. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plant and County Attorney Karrie Kelly. Auditor/Treasurer Denise...

Wabasha County Highways 2 and 25 to close

Apr 28, 2016

Wabasha County Highway 25 west of the intersection with State Highway 42 near Elgin to Olmsted County will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2 for road construction. Wabasha County Highway 2 from County Highway 25 to State Highway 247 will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2, for road...

Wabasha County Board moves forward with accessibility plan

Apr 28, 2016

In order to comply with parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Wabasha County Highway Department is asking for public input before the County Board finally adopts the plan. Wabasha County Highway Engineer Dietrich Flesch was present at the April 19 meeting of the Wabasha County...

Two share Wabasha County Dairy Princess duties

Apr 14, 2016

On April 2, at the Port 104 in Lake City, family and friends of the dairy industry gathered for the 62nd annual Wabasha County Dairy Princess coronation and banquet. Two girls will share dairy princess honors this year. Initially there were three candidates vying for the Dairy Princess title, but...

Wabasha County Commissioner: Newly licensed trash hauler "a breath of fresh air"

Apr 13, 2016

Acting on the recommendation of Zoning Administrator Kevin Krause, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approved a 2016 license to Sunshine Sanitation to collect, transport or dispose of solid waste or recyclables generated within Wabasha County. This action was taken at their regular meeting...

Wabasha County offers new online payment options

Apr 7, 2016

Wabasha County has a new online payment service for property taxes. In addition, the county added six new departments to its online payment portal, www.co.wabasha.mn.us. People can pay supervision fees for the probation department, water test, septic, well fees and more in the public health...