You might wonder why I, or anyone, would want to spend three or four 12 to 14-hour days volunteering at the Shrine Circus. Sounds crazy doesn’t it?
Well, if you got to experience what we do, as...
by Michael Smith
The details in Wikipedia’s log titled “U. S. 61 Minnesota Route” begins as follows:
“U.S. Highway 61 is Minnesota’s most storied and scenic highway. Its historic route winds...
As has been reported numerous times in County Board stories over the past few months, a County Tax was approved last fall and would be put into effect this spring.
That one half of one percent tax...
by Michael Smith
Eight-year School Board member Lalena Blaschko notified W-K administration and the Herald last week that she was going to resign from the board, effective immediately.
Blaschko,...
The Motor Vessel Ronald Wagonblast locked through Lock & Dam 4 at Alma on Saturday at 1:53 p.m., and Wabasha at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, March 12. She was pushing 12 barges en route to St. Paul....
by Michael Smith
Wabasha-Kellogg area residents heading north to Red Wing or the Twin Cities area will likely be travelling on a much different Highway 61 through Lake City three years from now, if...
by Michael Smith
It was a special meeting, and lasted only slightly more than an hour, but during that time the W-K School Board approved three major motions at the meeting held on March 7th at the...
by Michael Smith
Saving someone’s life is no doubt a very good feeling.
But it’s more than that. It’s an heroic act, and it’s a rewarding experience, as well.
And yes, it certainly must feel very...
by Ruby White
Preserving rural health care is apparently the number one priority of Wabasha’s Port Authority, according to City Administrator Chad Springer.
At the regular City Council meeting last...