Wabasha

Wabasha man convicted of burglary committed days after release from prison

Aug 24, 2017

On Aug. 16, Michael Matthew Harms was convicted by a Wabasha County jury of the crimes of burglary in the first degree and theft. On May 12, Harms was found inside a residence in Wabasha while the owner’s 12-year-old daughter and mother were inside. Items belonging to the home owner were located...

Sequel to popular Tai Ji Quan program coming to wabasha

Aug 24, 2017

Adults of all ages and abilities – especially those concerned about their risk of falling – are encouraged to participate in an upcoming evidence-based fall prevention exercise program. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance will be offered in Wabasha as part of a county-wide senior health...

Wabasha clinic announces weekday urgent care

Aug 23, 2017

Saint Elizabeth’s now offers a fully integrated clinic-hospital scope of care with the addition of Saint Elizabeth’s Community Clinic. Operational for over one month, the clinic and its primary care providers are now offering same-day appointments, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for...

Rolling around the Wabasha County Fair

Jul 27, 2017

Two of the main children’s attractions at last weekend’s Wabasha County Fair in Wabasha had participants rolling. Anika Haack of Plainview pedaled a small tractor in the pedal tractor pull on Saturday. On the nearby skate park, Bleque Mosley steadied Sidney Brown as she prepared to drop down the...

Wabasha County fair is this weekend

Jul 20, 2017

The Wabasha County fair is July 19-22 in Wabasha. Admission is free to the Fair. Parking is $4 a day or $7 for the season. This year’s fair has activities for the young, old and “young at heart,” according to a news release. For the youth: Family night is tonight (Thursday, July 20) from 4 p.m. to...

NEC hosting Bald Eagle Days June 17-18

Jun 14, 2017

The National Eagle Center in Wabasha will host Bald Eagle Days on June 17-18 as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the bald eagle’s removal from the endangered species list.The weekend will feature special visitor activities and enrichment for the eagle ambassadors. On Saturday, June 17, the U....

Corps announces meeting, extends comment period on dredge plan

Jun 8, 2017

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is holding two public meetings on its draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 4 dredged material management plan and is extending the public comment period. The focus of the meetings will be on the Corps’ draft plan and its...

Great River Golf Tourney to be June 2

May 31, 2017

The 26th annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner will be held on Friday, June 2 at The Bluffs at Coffee Mill Golf Course in Wabasha.The tournament is a nine-hole best shot/four person tournament. Registration is at 1 p.m. The tee off is at 2 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m...

Wabasha man wanted after drug conviction

May 3, 2017

A man convicted of a drug felony after fleeing during his trial is still at large, Wabasha County Attorney Karrie Kelly said Monday. On April 12, a Wabasha County jury found Donald Albert Strobel of controlled substance crime in the first degree and controlled substance crime in the second degree...

‘Taste’ tickets now on sale

Apr 26, 2017

On Saturday May 20, the National Eagle Center is hosting Taste of Wabasha from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Taste of Wabasha features tasting portions from many area restaurants and breweries. Participating restaurants include LARK Toys, Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Reads Landing Brewing Company, Turning...