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LETTER: Trump tries to sidestep another madcap accusation
To the Editor: I see Donald Trump is at it again … blaming others for his ineptitude.His recent disclosure that, in fact, President Barack Obama is a citizen of the United States was only noteworthy for the caveat that he stuck on the end of his statement. That caveat accused the...
 letters / opinion September 23, 2016 - 4:00pm
Goodhue County commissioners split over initial tax levy
After three attempts, Goodhue County Board tentatively approved the preliminary 2017 budget and levy as presented Tuesday, Sept. 20 — thanks to a swing vote by Commissioner Jason Majerus. Majerus agreed to support the 7.61 percent preliminary levy increase proposed by county staff...
 News / government September 23, 2016 - 3:45pm
Patrick Flueger spoke to staff and students at Friday's homecoming pep fest rally. (Photo by Samantha Bengs)
Patrick Flueger inducted into Wall of Honor
Red Wing High School alumni Patrick Flueger was inducted into the SOAR Wall of Honor at Friday morning's homecoming pep fest. Flueger, a 2002...
 Life / arts and entertainment September 23, 2016 - 2:30pm
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A sign turns away trailgoers at the Cannon Valley Trail access in Red Wing. The trail was closed Friday, Sept. 23, in response to heavy rainfall Wednesday night. (photo by Kit Murray)
Update: Cannon Valley Trail closed from Welch to Red Wing
Cannon Valley Trail was closed Friday, Sept. 23, due to recent storms and heavy rainfall. The trail will reopen once flood water recedes. The...
 News September 23, 2016 - 2:01pm
Pam Fontem (back, center) of Red Wing and other volunteers with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network pose with Sen. Al Franken during a trip to Washington, D.C., Sept. 11-14 for the annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. (submitted photo)
Local nurse lobbies lawmakers for cancer research funding
Pam Fontem of Red Wing joined a team of volunteers with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on a trip to Washington, D.C., Sept. 11-14...
 Life / health September 23, 2016 - 2:00pm
Flood water covers a roadway in Zumbrota Thursday, Sept. 22, causing temporary closures. (photo by Kit Murray)
UPDATE: County declares state of emergency after heavy rain
Goodhue County board scheduled an emergency meeting Friday, Sept. 23, to declare a state of emergency in response Wednesday night's storm. The...
 News September 23, 2016 - 1:49pm
LETTER: Help honor a Red Wing resident who champions human rights
To the Editor: In the midst of all of the things going on in our lives — returning to a more structured life with the start of school and the hubbub of the elections — there is one thing I remind you of. That is the opportunity to honor someone in our community with an award for...
 opinion / letters September 23, 2016 - 10:00am
LETTER: Lewis backs ‘chained’ Consumer Price Index scam
To the Editor: Jason Lewis, right-leaning Republican who at one time proposed privatizing Social Security for young working people, is running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of Goodhue County. More than 1 out of 5 of us living in Goodhue County...
 opinion / letters September 23, 2016 - 10:00am
Covered Bridge Park and State Trail signs stay afloat on top of over a foot of water in Zumbrota, Minn. on Sept. 22. (photo by Kit Murray) play button
VIDEO: Flooding closes highway north of Zumbrota
Minnesota Highway 58 was shut down Thursday, Sept. 22, north of Zumbrota after heavy rain and storms Wednesday evening caused temporary road...
 News September 22, 2016 - 5:27pm
EDITORIAL: Toxic tones
There’s no stopping political action committees and political parties from mailing out caustic campaign flyers, taking candidates to task through...
 opinion / editorials September 22, 2016 - 11:00am
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Kuehni set for retrial in December; Hicks pleads not guilty to hiding corpse
The Prescott woman who claimed self-defense in the 2015 shooting death of her boyfriend will stand trial for a second time in December.Rose Marie...
 News / crime and courts September 22, 2016 - 6:00am
Resident Inspector Luke Haeg checks the status of the control room— the brain of Prairie Island nuclear plant. (photo by Maureen McMullen)
Nuclear plant inspector motivated by service to community
Growing up in Rosemount, Minnesota, Luke Haeg didn't realize he lived within 30 miles of a nuclear generating plant. Today, his comprehension...
 News September 21, 2016 - 3:45pm
Bill Sorg of Sorg Farms points out neighboring communities to congressional candidate Angie Craig. (photo by Maureen McMullen)
Craig connects with farmers in the second district
Rural broadband access, environmental policy and the 2018 farm bill were among the topics congressional candidate Angie Craig discussed with...
 News / government September 21, 2016 - 6:00am
Audrey Cashmore and Robert Hoffman were crowned homecoming royalty at Red Wing High School Monday afternoon. (Photo by Samantha Bengs)
Homecoming royalty crowned
Red Wing High School Seniors Robert Hoffman and Audrey Cashmore were crowned homecoming king and queen Monday afternoon. At a schoolwide assembly,...
 News / education September 20, 2016 - 12:43pm
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A couple of shotgun experts find out what they've been missing in mourning dove hunting
BRAINERD, Minn.—In this week's Northland Outdoors TV episode, we put a couple of shotgun experts—the Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting Team—to...
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