Zumbro Falls

Fundraiser brings scoreboard to Cardinal Field in Zumbro Falls

Apr 2, 2025

Softball spectators at Cardinal Field in Zumbro Falls will have an easier time keeping track of the score this summer thanks to a community fundraiser spearheaded by a business owner. “I want to thank my Dad, Ralph Grobe, for giving me the motivation to take the initiative to do a really cool...

County fixing ballot error in Zumbro Falls

Oct 2, 2024

Wabasha County is working to correct mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 general election that were received by voters in Zumbro Falls, where voting is done entirely by mail. According to a Sept. 24 news release from Republican State Representatives Pam Altendorf and Steve Jacob, the ballots voters...

Local fire departments plan open houses around fire prevention week

Oct 2, 2024

The fire departments in Lake City and Zumbro Falls are having their annual open houses on successive weekends this month. First up is the Lake City Fire Department open house on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake City Fire Hall, 208 S. High St. It’s an opportunity to meet...

Two injured in Zumbro Falls crash

Jun 28, 2023

Two people were injured in a crash in Zumbro Falls on Highway 63 just south of the Highway 60 intersection on Sunday, June 25, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At about 1:35 p.m., a 2022 Buick Regal was northbound on Highway 63 when it collided with a 2011 Chevy Avalanche headed south. The...

Home Federal Savings Bank donates to Hometown Heroes Memorial in Zumbro Falls

Dec 14, 2022

Home Federal Savings Bank of Rochester recently donated $2,500 to the Hometown Heroes Memorial in Zumbro Falls. Pictured at the memorial are Brad Krehbiel (right), president of Home Federal Savings Bank, and Bruce Heitmann, mayor of Zumbro Falls.

Heroes memorial seeks donations

Dec 14, 2022

The concrete is poured, the walls are up, the statues are in place, but the Hometown Heroes Memorial at the corner of Highway 61 and Highway 60 in Zumbro Falls is missing something—many things, really—and the groups behind it are seeking donations to help finish and then maintain the memorial. The...

Two injured in rollover crash

Jul 20, 2022

Two Zumbro Falls residents were injured in an auto accident on July 16, according to the State Patrol. It happened before 7 p.m. at Highway 63 and 645th St. A 2003 GMC Sierra and a 2009 Chrysler Aspen were traveling southbound on Highway 63. The vehicles collided and the Aspen rolled. Both...

Hwy. 60 construction begins between Zumbro Falls and Hwy. 52

May 4, 2022

Motorists on Highway 60 were detoured west of Zumbro Falls beginning Monday, May 2 when crews started the Highway 60 construction project that stretches from Zumbro Falls to Highway 52, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MnDOT’s contractor, Rochester Sand and Gravel,...

Tree clearing begins ahead of Hwy. 60 construction project

Mar 23, 2022

Motorists on Hwy. 60 will see crews begin tree clearing work between Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 63 as they prepare for the Hwy. 60 improvements project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Temporary lane closures may occur with flaggers directing traffic. Work is scheduled to be...

Zumbro Falls fire chief retires after 43 years on the job

Feb 2, 2022

Bruce Heitmann finally has more time to go fishing. He retired Dec. 31 after more than 43 years on the Zumbro Falls Fire Department, having served his city, plus Millville, Hammond and the surrounding area in Wabasha County, and holding every rank on the department. “My old Chief always told me, ‘...