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Motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 60 crash
Sep 2, 2026
On Sunday, Aug. 30, at around 1:12 p.m., a 2024 Yamaha YZF motorcycle traveling westbound on Hwy. 60 lost control and struck a guardrail near milepost 214 in Wabasha County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Nicholas Simien, 27, from Minneapolis died in the crash. He was wearing a helmet...
Police department publicizes Flock transparency website as the technology proves controversial
Sep 2, 2026
The Lake City Police Department is sharing a Flock transparency website detailing how and how often the department uses the license plate reader technology.
“There has been a lot of attention on Flock camera systems recently, and we wanted to get ahead of the conversation by making you aware of...
Wabasha County approves highway maintenance agreements with cities
Aug 26, 2026
Wabasha County Commissioners on Aug. 18 approved highway maintenance agreements with the cities of Elgin, Kellogg, Lake City, Mazeppa, Millville, Plainview and Wabasha for 2027, at a total cost of $29,299.08.
The agreements are funded from the County’s State Aid Municipal Maintenance Apportionment...
Summer road improvements underway in Lake City
Aug 26, 2026
Like many communities across Minnesota, Lake City is busy with road construction projects this summer.
The large North Garden Street reconstruction project also includes removing and replacing sections of curb and installing pedestrian ramps that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (...
Council splits over utility director qualifications
Aug 19, 2026
The Lake City City Council voted 5-1 to offer the utility director job to Joshua DeFrang at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 17.
As utility director, DeFrang would oversee the city’s electrical, water, and wastewater utilities.
City Administrator Rob Keehn told the council that the job posting...
SWCD meets Aug. 27
Aug 19, 2026
Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its regular board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8:15 a.m. at the Wabasha County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 611 Broadway Ave. Ste 10B. Wabasha, MN.
Monroe Street closed at Garden Street intersection
Aug 19, 2026
As part of the North Garden Street Reconstruction Project, the intersection of North Garden Street and West Monroe Street is closed, according to Lake City Public Works.
“The closure is necessary for the contractor to complete multiple underground utility connections within the intersection,” the...
Man injured in rollover
Aug 19, 2026
On Friday, Aug. 14, at around 2:50 p.m., a 2015 Ford Escape traveling southbound on Highway 61 lost control and rolled in the southbound ditch near milepost 78 in Florence Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The 80-year-old male from Lake City driving the vehicle was wearing a...
Hwy. 63 reopens to traffic
Aug 12, 2026
US Hwy. 63 at the intersection of Wabasha County Hwy. 15 has reopened Aug. 4 after a closure of more than a month to allow a large portion of bluffside to be removed. The work is intended to improve sightlines and safety at the intersection, according to the Wabasha County Highway Department. Steve...
Voters cast ballots in Aug. 11 primary election
Aug 12, 2026
Lake City City Hall was a polling place for the state primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The election caused the city council to postpone its August meeting by a week to Aug. 17. The primary election determines who will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election. For more information about...
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