Wabasha County

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...

John and Kris Miller family are county’s ‘2024 Farm Family of the Year’

Jul 24, 2024

The Miller family of Plainview has been named Wabasha County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. John and Kris started out by renting a farm north of Plainview in 1991, milking 30 cows. They lived in Theilman at the time, so John drove 10 miles to milk cows and farm...

After flooding, Wabasha County declares state of emergency

Jul 17, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on July 9 approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency for damages from recent heavy rain and flooding. County cities and townships sustained damage to public infrastructure, roads and bridges, stemming from flooding on the Zumbro River and the...

County approves ‘Wolf Acres’ plat near Kellogg

Jun 19, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on June 11 approved the final plat of Wolf Acres, as submitted by Bradley Schultz for a land division involving the creation of more than three new and residual parcels near Kellogg in Glasgow Township. Schultz submitted a final plat application on April 18. He said...

Francie Warren appointed county Auditor/Treasurer

May 29, 2024

Francie Warren, former Chief Deputy Auditor/Treasurer for Wabasha County, was appointed Auditor/Treasurer during the County Board meeting on May 21 in Wabasha. She succeeds Rhonda Otto, who left to work as Auditor/Treasurer in Scott County, southwest of the Twin Cities. Warren has served 17 years...

County Board approves permit for Westcott Orchard Expansion

May 15, 2024

Wabasha County Commissioners on May 7 approved an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in regard to the proposed expansion of Wescott Orchard and Agri Products near Elgin. County Administrator Michael Plante said a complete application for the amendment was submitted on March 4 by Brian...

Wabasha County opioid funding meeting is May 21