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Winona County is on the brink of crucial agricultural advancements, with urgent pest management decisions and an upcoming soil health grant deadline that could reshape local farming practices.

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Soil Health Project Hosts Customer Appreciation Day at Hagg's Farm
Local farm to showcase soil health advancements during field day on September 4.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The Whitewater Joint Powers Board is tackling urgent soil health funding issues, revealing tensions among local farmers over financial support for sustainable practices.

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Winona County SWCD reviews cover crop payments and soil health initiatives
Board discusses cover crop financing pressure and upcoming soil health event in Winona.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Minnesota's new producer-responsibility law could reshape local recycling efforts and shift costs from taxpayers to producers—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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County staff outline implications of Minnesota's producer-responsibility law as commissioners consider recycling-contract options
A county presenter briefed commissioners on Minnesota's extended producer responsibility law, including an expectation that a producer organization will reimburse at least 90% of recycling costs; the board discussed whether to extend the current recycling contract or rebid services.
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March 7, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Winona County is taking a bold step into the future by migrating its OnBase records-management system to the cloud, aiming to enhance security and resilience after recent cyber incidents.

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Winona County approves OnBase cloud migration, citing cyber-incident lessons
After two recent cyber incidents, the board approved migration of the county OnBase document management system to a cloud-hosted solution and renewed maintenance agreements to improve availability and security.
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June 28, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Winona County commissioners are sounding the alarm over the lack of regulations for data centers, raising critical concerns about groundwater use and energy demands.

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Winona County asks staff to prepare agenda item on data centers, citing groundwater and transparency concerns
Commissioners asked staff to gather information and bring a full agenda item on data centers after members raised concerns about groundwater use for cooling, electricity demand, nondisclosure agreements and public transparency; no policy was adopted but staff will report back.
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May 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Winona County public-health staff recently unveiled a comprehensive overview of local health priorities, highlighting key initiatives like family home visiting and mental health programs that could shape the community's future.

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Winona County public-health staff outline foundational responsibilities and local priorities
County public-health staff presented the public-health 'house' framework, foundational capabilities, and local priorities including family home visiting, WIC outreach and mental-health/substance-use work; commissioners discussed governance, funding and appointments to community boards.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The Winona County Board has put the brakes on a $47,000 camera contract after concerns over high costs and long-term commitments were raised.

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Winona County board tables $47,000 household hazardous‑waste camera contract amid cost and contract concerns
After extended questioning about per‑camera licensing fees, long service contracts and vendor lock‑in, the Winona County Board voted to table a Heartland Business Systems statement of work for household hazardous‑waste site cameras pending legal and technical review.
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June 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Gov. Walz issues emergency order deploying National Guard to assist Winona County after a cyberattack disrupts municipal systems. State and federal agencies are collaborating to restore services. #WinonaCounty #NationalGuard #USA
Gov. Walz issues emergency assistance to Winona County after cyber attack | news8000.com
Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order authorizing the National Guard to assist Winona County after a cyberattack began Monday and continued into Tuesday, disrupting critical systems and municipal services. State and federal agencies, including Minnesota Information Technology Services, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the FBI, the League of Minnesota Cities, and external cybersecurity experts, are coordinating the response to restore services and protect systems. #WinonaCounty #NationalGuard
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April 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Winona County is grappling with the implications of massive hyperscale data centers that could demand the power of 800 homes per rack, sparking a potential year-long moratorium on new projects.

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Winona County sends data-center zoning and possible one-year moratorium to planning commission
After a presentation on hyperscale data centers’ water, power and land impacts, the board voted to ask the planning commission to study data-center zoning and to consider an interim moratorium of up to one year.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
CYBERATTACK | Winona County paid cybercriminals $128,539 after a January ransomware attack. About $78,000 came from local levy funds. Three months later, the county was attacked again.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Winona County Paid $128,539 Ransom After Cyberattack, Then Was Attacked Again Three Months Later | MinneapoliMedia
Winona County paid a $128,539 ransom after a January cyberattack, with about $78,000 coming from local levy funds, then suffered another attack three months later.
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September 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Winona County paid $128,539.57 after a January ransomware attack and is now reviewing data from a separate April incident to see if Social Security numbers were exposed. #WinonaCounty #Ransomware #DataBreach
Winona County Paid Hackers $128K After Back-to-back Ransomware Attacks In 2026, Social Security Numbers May Be At Risk | Crime And Courts | Wxow.com
Winona County paid $128,539.57 to resolve a ransomware attack detected on Jan. 22 after engaging forensic experts, law enforcement, and its insurance carrier. Officials are now investigating a separate ransomware incident from April and reviewing affected data to determine whether residents' personal information was exposed. #WinonaCounty
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August 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
MICA's recent briefing revealed vital insights on a $1.2 billion bonding package and potential budget impacts that could reshape county priorities across Minnesota.

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MICA representatives brief Winona County on bonds, property tax trends and pending HHS cost shifts
The Minnesota Intercounty Association presented an overview of recent legislative outcomes and ongoing task forces: a $1.2B bonding bill with local-road grants, Department of Revenue review of property-tax drivers, HHS technology modernization funding, and looming state cost‑shift risks for SNAP and long‑term services.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Winona County is tackling a 911 dispatcher shortage with a bold restructuring plan that promises enhanced emergency response and management—will it be the solution they need?

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Winona County moves to shore up 911 staffing and proposes dispatch-restructure
After months of shortages, Winona County reported multiple hires for its 911 center and proposed a cost-neutral restructuring combining emergency management and PSAP supervision to create a stronger operations and emergency-response bench; commissioners asked for more detail on job descriptions and union impacts.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Winona County has approved a unique fundraising event where vehicles will be dropped into an old quarry, but only after meeting strict safety and insurance requirements!

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Board approves interim-use permit for 'Corey Jump for a Cause' after safety and insurance conditions
Winona County approved a one-day interim-use permit for Chariots for Hope to hold a fundraiser in a disused quarry that involves dropping donated vehicles; the vote followed extended questioning about attendee caps (400 v. 500), MPCA vehicle-prep requirements (fuels/fluids/batteries removed), proof of insurance naming the county as additional insured, cleanup, and a post-event inspection.
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August 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM
#MNGOP #PrimaryElection results from #MN01

In #WinonaCounty, with 49 out of 49 precincts reporting, #MikeLindell wins the Republican nomination for #MN Governor while #MicheleTafoya wins US Senate nod from Winona County voters.
August 12, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Winona County's Planning Commission has greenlit a thrilling one-day fundraiser at the Benson quarry, but only after enforcing strict safety measures to protect the community and the environment.

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Planning commission approves Quarry Jump interim permit with strict safety and insurance conditions
Winona County planning commissioners recommended approval of a one‑day 'Quarry Jump for a Cause' fundraiser after adding conditions including a $1 million liability policy, attendance verification and indemnification; concerns remained about road access, wildlife and enforcement of safety limits.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Winona County is taking a bold step towards optimizing its law enforcement center by commissioning a feasibility study that could reshape local public services and save taxpayer dollars!

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Winona County votes unanimously to commission law-enforcement-center feasibility study
The board unanimously approved contracting with Klein McCarthy (scope: two study options and exploring other county functions) to analyze space needs at the law enforcement center and potential shared facilities with the city; commissioners emphasized speed, fiscal restraint, and exploring an option for consolidating additional county services.
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August 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Winona County Commissioners have decided to maintain the SEMCra levy at $130,000 amidst heated debates on housing funding and taxpayer accountability.

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Commissioners keep SEMCra levy at $130,000 after debate over housing trust fund
Semcra requested a $144,706 preliminary levy for 2027 to fund staffing and a housing trust fund; commissioners debated the request and ultimately approved a $130,000 preliminary levy (last year's level), citing the existing housing trust fund balance and taxpayer concerns.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The Winona County Planning Commission just recommended a conditional-use permit for a recycling-baler manufacturing business that promises to boost local employment and economy!

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Commission recommends conditional-use permit for baler manufacturer, shifts staffrecommendation from interim to conditional
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional-use permit for a recycling-baler manufacturing and repair business (PC04-16-2602), changing staff's interim-use recommendation to a conditional permit and adopting five conditions addressing stormwater, traffic and use limits.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has deployed the National Guard to assist Winona County after a cyberattack on April 7, disrupting municipal and emergency services. Coordination continues with FBI and cybersecurity experts. #WinonaCounty #NationalGuard #USA
National Guard to Assist Winona County After Cyberattack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz authorized the National Guard to provide emergency assistance to Winona County after a cyberattack that began on April 7, 2026. Local officials are coordinating with the FBI and cybersecurity experts to secure operations after the attack disrupted municipal and emergency services; the county had also experienced a ransomware incident in January. #WinonaCounty #NationalGuard
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April 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Gov. Tim Walz deploys Minnesota National Guard after a cyberattack on Winona County’s systems starting April 6 disrupts operations. 911 and fire remain active as state and FBI work to restore services. #WinonaCounty #Minnesota #CyberIncident
Gov. Tim Walz Deploys National Guard After Winona Cyberattack Disrupts Services
A cyberattack beginning April 6 disrupted Winona County's critical systems and significantly impaired administrative and public-facing operations. Minnesota has activated the National Guard and coordinated with state and federal partners, including the FBI, to contain the incident and restore systems. #WinonaCounty #MinnesotaNationalGuard...
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April 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Winona County has struck a temporary deal to send 911 calls 90 miles away due to a critical staffing shortage in local dispatch, but is this a safe solution for public safety?

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Winona County board approves three-month dispatch backup with Rice & Steel amid staffing crisis
Facing a critical shortage of dispatch staff the board approved a temporary three-month intergovernmental agreement with Rice & Steel 911 to provide remote dispatch support while the county recruits and evaluates longer-term options.
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June 28, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Winona County property owners are facing significant valuation changes, including a mandated 5% increase in St. Charles and a staggering 25% rise for commercial buildings—are you prepared for the impact?

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Winona County board hears assessor's report on valuation shifts, grants a handful of appeals
At a June meeting of the Winona County Board of Appeal and Equalization, County Assessor Lindsay Brandt outlined a state-ordered 5% land-only increase for St. Charles and countywide valuation adjustments, including a 25% rise for commercial buildings; the board heard multiple appeals, denied some after tied votes or statutory constraints and approved a $39,000 reduction for one property.
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June 18, 2026 at 8:51 AM
In a heated 3–2 vote, the Winona County Board decided to replace the county's state flag, igniting a passionate debate over costs, legality, and local sentiment.

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Winona County board approves replacing state flag after 3–2 split
After a contentious discussion about cost, state law and local sentiment, the Winona County Board voted 3–2 to replace the county
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May 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM