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Waseca County board hears about regional transportation needs
Though the Minnesota Legislature has invested a growing amount of money into road improvements, projections suggest it won’t be enough to stem further decline in the quality of southwest Minnesota roads, according to staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners heard a broad overview of the state of the region’s road network courtesy of officials from MnDOT’s District 7, which covers 13 counties across southwest Minnesota and is headquartered in Mankato, by far the largest city in the district. ...
Waseca Exchange Club takes center stage at national convention in Texas
During the Exchange Clubs National Convention, in San Antonio, Texas in July, the local Waseca Exchange Club was conferred with multiple National Awards — the highest number the club has ever received since its founding in 1982. Club president Mikhail Rostislavovich was given the “Distinguished Club Presidents Award ”for his commitment to the community of Waseca and his strong belief in the principles of the National Exchange Club,” according to Tracy Edwards, chief executive officer during the ceremony. ...
Council authorizes emergency repairs of sewer force main that broke in heavy rain
The Albert Lea City Council voted Monday to authorize the emergency repair of the sanitary sewer force main that broke last month due to excessive rain, leading to the discharge of untreated wastewater into an open field. A temporary dam has been in place at the site, along South Shore Drive, that carries wastewater from […] The post Council authorizes emergency repairs of sewer force main that broke in heavy rain appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council: Mayor to appoint person to open 4th Ward seat
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday voted to fill the open 4th Ward councilor seat through a mayoral appointment at its next meeting. The post Council: Mayor to appoint person to open 4th Ward seat appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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