Winona County Board Discusses Flood Mitigation Success and Deer Hunting Practices

Overview: The Winona County Whitewater Joint Powers Board meeting addressed topics, including successful flood mitigation efforts in St. Charles, ongoing challenges with cover crop funding, and the impact of deer hunting practices on agriculture.

Winona County Planning Commission Weighs New Communication Towers Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Winona County Planning Commission recently held discussions on two major proposals: the installation of new wireless communication towers and the establishment of a new schoolhouse in St. Charles Township. The meeting, which included debate and community input, addressed the balance between expanding modern infrastructure and preserving local community interests.

Winona County Commissioners Deliberate on Great River Bluff Park Land Acquisition and Hunting Regulations

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Winona County Board of Commissioners, the board focused on the proposed inclusion of a 20-acre tract of land into the statutory boundary of Great River Bluff State Park, a motion that would allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to attempt to purchase the entire 56-acre parcel from a private landowner. This proposal, although not immediately actionable, sparked a discussion among commissioners about the implications of expanding park boundaries, particularly regarding the potential effects on local property taxes.

Winona County Board Meeting Debates Rifle Zone, Overtime Policy, and Law Enforcement Center Plans

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Winona County Board of Commissioners faced debates on the introduction of rifles for deer hunting, a new overtime policy, and the future of the county’s law enforcement center. Public comments dominated the session, with strong opinions expressed on both the rifle zone proposal and ongoing community development funding challenges.

Winona County Planning Commission Debates Cannabis Cultivation Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Winona County Planning Commission meeting on July 15, 2025, was marked by discussions surrounding a controversial proposal for a cannabis cultivation operation, drawing public interest and concern. The meeting also covered a variance approval for a parcel in St. Charles Township and a conditional interim use permit for a residential building site in New Hartford Township.