SHIP Fall 2026 News

WHAT IS SHIP? We are schools, kids, seniors, farmers, neighbors and main streets coming together to encourage healthier eating, being more active, mental wellbeing and living tobacco free.

New Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) fountain at

Beach Park, Wabasha

“The new ADA drinking fountain and bottle-filling station is an important improvement to Beach Park. It provides convenient access to fresh drinking water while helping ensure that people of all abilities can enjoy the park comfortably and independently.”

— Dean Meurer, City of Wabasha Council Member

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Join us for a community conversation at Lake City Public Library on October 29 at 6:00 p.m.

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Plainview Farmers Market implements Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

“All Wabasha County farmers markets now accept EBT SNAP cards. Remember to support your local farmers next season and thank you to all involved in making this season successful.”
Tina Moen, Wabasha County SHIP

READ PLAINVIEW FARMERS MAREKT’S STORY

Lake City Market by the Lake increases access to healthy living

“Not only does the cart haul supplies, it has also been used to help customers transports goods as well as to help deliver produce to local senior housing.” — Susan Draves, Market Manager

“We are thrilled to share that through a SHIP grant, we now have an official farmers market bike rack for our shoppers.” — Susan

READ LAKE CITY MARKET BY THE LAKE’S STORY

Wabasha Rotary celebrates it’s 75th anniversary through improving road safety

Flavors Hook Kids campaign

Watch for multi-county campaign and find Minnesota Department of Health’s Commercial Tobacco Updates with tools and resources.

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Minding Your Mind

is available to offer locally

“We have some great opportunities to bring mental health education and speakers into schools and communities, including some programs that can be provided at no cost through funding opportunities.”

— Tom Horner, Minding Your Mind Midwest Regional Director

READ ABOUT MINDING YOUR MIND

On My Way! teaches Minnesota's K-8 students how to walk, bike and roll safely and explore their world with confidence.

Read how to bring On My Way! to your school.

E-Bike Safety

Know the Rules. Rid Responsibly.

E-Bike FAQs

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Update on Current Grant Cycle

Since November 2025, $24,000.00 in Community Partner Funding has been distributed.

Our next grant cycle runs November 2026-October 2027. Keep updated on our budget and our contracted partners.

Wabasha County SHIP
Community Leadership Team Members:

Carrie Bauman, Housing Advocacy Specialist, 3 Rivers Community Action
Martha Black, Wabasha Area Food Share Manager
Susan Draves, Local Community Food Systems Advisor, Lake City Hispanic Inclusion, Lake City Farmers Market, community member
Emily Durand, Mayor, City of Wabasha
Theresa Elder, Parent Support Outreach Program Case Manager
Sara George, Renewing the Countryside
Cheryl Key, Wabasha County Commissioner
Johanna Majerus, RN, Lake City Public Schools
Tina Moen, Wabasha County SHIP Coordinator
Paula Thompson, Director of Hospital Nutrition Services, Emplify Health
Ariana Wright, Superintendent, Lake City Public Schools

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Tina Moen, Coordinator
tmoen@co.wabasha.mn.us | 651-565-5200
www.wabashacountyship.org