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Post Bulletin Bella Carpentier June 28th, 2022 WABASHA — Pragmatic, selfless and committed is how Wabasha city representatives described coworker and first female mayor of the city, Emily Durand. Durand has been mayor of the city since 2019 and was recently named the first recipient of the League of Minnesota Cities’ Emerging Leader Award. “One of the first impressions I had (of Durand) was just how committed she is to the community,” Caroline Gregerson, Wabasha’s city administrator, said. According to Gregerson, she decided to nominate Durand for the award based on qualities like Durand’s data-driven and research-oriented approach to problem solving, the energy she brings to the workplace and her ability to balance all factors in decision making. Read the Full Article!

Kyle Kroeger info@viatravelers.com ViaTravelers.com Despite the city’s small size, there are numerous exciting things to do in Wabasha. Enjoy the rich history, festivals, winter games, and fishing tournaments. Located in the heart of Wabasha County, Minnesota, Wabasha is a city that has plenty to offer both for local and international tourists. With a small population of slightly above 2,500, as of the 2010 census, the city lies in a perfect spot near the Chippewa and the Mississippi rivers’ confluence. There are numerous things to do in Wabasha, Minnesota, that will capture not only your eyes but also your heart and mind. Although not as popular as the big cities around the country, Wabasha is a unique tourist destination that is stealthily finding a spot among the well-known tourist destinations. This article intends to explore all the Wabasha attractions and give you an accurate picture of the fun you can have while in this city. Whether you long to go kayaking or just watch the incredible eagles fishing, the 90 minutes drive from the Twin Cities is worth it…. Read the Full Article on Via Travelers!

National Park Service awards $7.27M in grants to support historic preservation projects in rural communities News Release Date: May 25, 2022 Contact: NewsMedia@nps.gov WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $7.275 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 11 recipients in 10 states to support economic development through the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities across the country. “The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic buildings,” said NPS Director Chuck Sams. “With these funds, our state, Tribal, local government, and non-profit partners can develop subgrant programs and select individual projects that will support the economic development goals and needs in their communities.” This year’s grants will support historic preservation work in the City of Attica, Indiana, where Indiana Landmarks will help rehabilitate commercial buildings in the 3,200-person town. In Idaho, the Idaho Heritage Trust will use its grant to support the rehabilitation of historic theaters in rural communities across the state. Rural downtowns in northern New York will benefit from subgrants offered through Adirondack Architectural Heritage, Inc. These grants mark the fourth year of funding for the program honoring the late Paul Bruhn, executive director of [...]

City of Wabasha May 23rd, 2022 The City of Wabasha wants to hear from you! The City is planning for the reconstruction of streets and utilities within portions of the downtown in the summer of 2023. The improvements will consist of the full reconstruction of street, sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer. The map above shows the general project area. The City will be hosting an open-house style meeting for any interested property owners, residents, and business owners. The meeting will be held at the National Eagle Center Main Street location on Thursday, May 26th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to learn about the project and provide their input on current needs or concerns within the corridor and provide input on potential improvements. As part of the project, the design will incorporate outcomes of the Downtown Streetscape Plan being completed in parallel to this project during the summer of 2022. For more information on this plan and to learn about community engagement opportunities, see the schedule on the back. We look forward to hearing from you! Read Full Press Release Meeting Information Thursday, [...]

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