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U.S. Army Corps Dredging River Sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps’ Grand Encampment site to a permanent upland placement area near the Zumbro River Flats area, located south of Wabasha.

Wabasha, MN · 1d
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Wisconsin, Minnesota vets face off in Omni Center hockey game to claim the "Veterans Battle Axe"

ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) — Two rival veteran hockey teams are preparing to face off in an annual border battle game to claim the veterans battle axe. The "Border Battle for the Veterans Axe" will feature veterans of all skill levels competing on the ice. The matchup pits the Wisconsin Warriors against the Minnesota Sentinels at the Onalaska Omni Center.

Onalaska, WI · 1d
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WNB Financial Kellogg Office Closure

WNB Financial has announced that its Kellogg office, located at 350 East Belvidere Avenue in Kellogg, will permanently close at the end of the business day on January 29, 2027. The Kellogg office currently operates with limited hours. The Wabasha Herald report that in recent years, WNB Financial has seen...

Kellogg, MN · 2d
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 2d
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