Sep 21, 2022
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approved a new policy concerning excess right-of-way conveyance after discussion and debate during its meeting on Sept. 6.
The policy formalizes and clarifies the process of handling requests from landowners who would like to have an easement vacated or...
Aug 24, 2022
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a lease agreement for an office on county property with the City of Wabasha during its meeting on Aug. 16.
The agreement sets the initial lease price at $12,000 with a 5 percent increase rate for a three-year contract, starting in 2023...
Aug 11, 2022
Wabasha County Hwy. 5 is planned to be closed to all traffic beginning on Monday, Aug. 15, for large culvert replacement at and east of the intersection of 350th Ave (approximately 3.5 miles west of Lake City), according to the Wabasha County Highway Department. Traffic must use alternate routes...
Jul 27, 2022
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners came to a consensus at its meeting last week Tuesday, July 19, to increase the rent for the space it leases out to the City of Wabasha at the County Government Center.
How much that increase will be will be determined at the next county board meeting....
Jul 20, 2022
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request from the Sheriff’s Department to upgrade the security camera system for the county jail, during its meeting on July 5.
The board approved an upgrade to the Bosch camera system and its computer server. This includes the...
Jul 6, 2022
In action taken during their regular meeting on June 28, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the County Planning and Zoning department to enter into a contract with Schneider Geospatial for professional services agreement for creation and ongoing maintenance of...
Jun 22, 2022
High inflation is forcing up costs for highway projects and services, which may force Wabasha County to adjust its budgets.
These concerns were discussed at a meeting of the Wabasha Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 14 at the County Government Center.
Officials said that, with yearly...
May 25, 2022
At the regular Wabasha County Board meeting on May 17, County Administrator Michael Plante announced the dates and times for the upcoming June meetings. Instead of the regular first and third Tuesdays of the month, the board will meet on June 14 at 4 p.m. for their regular meeting. This will be...
May 11, 2022
At their regular meeting on May 3, the Wabasha County Board of Commssioners welcomed the new zoning administrator, Jason Kaltenbach, to the county staff. Wabasha’s newest employee comes to Wabasha from Dodge County, and he is already at work in his new position.
Don Springer was not present for...
May 11, 2022
Sealcoat work is planned to begin Monday, May 23 on several Wabasha County Highway locations. All work is expected to be completed within two weeks. Roads will remain open to traffic, but traffic restrictions and flag persons when work is on-going, and loose gravel should be expected. Road users...