Search
Sections

Weather Forecast

Close
Highway 10 and County Road J was the scene of a head-on collision Wednesday, June 21 at about 4:35 p.m. Two people were airlifted from the scene. Jalen Knuteson / RiverTown Multimedia
UPDATE: Ellsworth man dies from injuries in Highway 10 crash
TOWN OF TRIMBELLE -- Two people were airlifted from the scene of a head-on crash Wednesday, June 20 in the town of Trimbelle. Wisconsin State...
 News/accidents June 23, 2017 - 9:50am
Sharon J. Malueg, 74
Sharon Jean Malueg, 74, of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2017. Sharon was born March 28, 1943, in Red Wing, Minn.,...
 June 23, 2017 - 5:41pm
Garrett F. Olson, 31
Garrett Olson, 31, of Lakeland, formerly of Red Wing, died suddenly on Sunday, June 18. He was born Dec. 21, 1985 in Palm Springs, Calif.,...
 June 21, 2017 - 7:43pm
Videos
Red Wing June 19 fireplay buttonRed Wing June 19 fire
Cannon Falls mother saved by State Patrol 'blood run'play buttonCannon Falls mother saved by State Patrol 'blood run'
SE Minn. Police Week Law Enforcement Memorialplay buttonSE Minn. Police Week Law Enforcement Memorial
Researchers use drone to spot invasive plants in Red Wingplay buttonResearchers use drone to spot invasive plants in Red Wing
Red Wing Ace Hardware Lexiplay buttonRed Wing Ace Hardware Lexi
Subscribe
My AccountFREE E-PAPER TRIAL
Become An AreaVoices Contributor
Justin Neufeldt (left), artist Dan Wiemer and Red Wing Lions "Spectacles" committee chairman Paul Drotos determine the appropriate width of the sculpture at Neufeldt's shop on April 4, 2017. Photo by Ruth Nerhaugen
Lions at 100: The eyes have it
A "mountain" of more than 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses, free vision testing and prize drawings for free glasses will be among highlights of "Spectacles"...
 News/Upcoming Events June 23, 2017 - 12:00pm
Brief overnight stoppages on Highway 52
Motorists using Highway 52 at Cannon Falls will be stopped in both directions for 15-minute periods overnight Monday, June 26, for crews to place bridge beams. The work is expected to begin at 10 p.m. and be completed by 4 a.m., Tuesday, June 27. During this time, four bridge beams...
 News June 23, 2017 - 2:51pm
Dawn Erickson (right) helps Brianna Beck (left) adjust her kimono, a traditional Japanese dress. Zach Dwyer / RiverTown Multimedia
Students prepare for Japanese exchange trip
Five local students will have the opportunity of a lifetime in July to travel to Ikata, Japan, for the annual student exchange program. Gretchen...
 News June 23, 2017 - 2:19pm
After reportedly losing control of the vehicle, the driver hit the guard rail at Memorial Bluff, pushing it down the hill. Kit Murray / RiverTown Multimedia
Car breaks guardrail at Memorial Park
Red Wing police responded to a call at Memorial Park today after a vehicle lost control driving down Memorial Bluff. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, June...
 News/accidents June 20, 2017 - 5:15pm
Red Wing Area Manufacturers Association elects new leadership
The Red Wing Area Manufacturers Association has elected new leadership, with Bill Simmons of ADM becoming president and Justin Neufeldt of Neufeldt Industrial Services taking the role of vice president. The group has members from all over the region, including Cannon Falls, Lake City,...
 News June 23, 2017 - 2:14pm
Mike Wilson, left, spoke with David Renshaw, chief engineer aboard the Joseph Patrick Eckstein while refueling the vessel with 15,000 gallons of gasoline. The towboat from St. Louis was hauling grain down river. Wilson recently sold his family owned oil company to Dehn Oil out of Ramsey, Minn., but will remain active with the company during the transition to train new staff on the river industry refueling. Samantha Bengs / RiverTown Multimedia
Refueling with new ownership; Wilson Oil sells to Minn. company
For the first time since its inception in 1945, Wilson Oil Company will be transitioning out of the Wilson family. "I was born and raised in...
 News/business June 21, 2017 - 10:47am
Shirley A. Luettinger, 91
Shirley A. Luettinger, 91, of Lake City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at home. She was born August 22, 1925, in Litchfield, Minn., to...
 June 23, 2017 - 5:41pm
Rather than crossing both lanes of traffic, reduced conflict intersections require drivers to make a U-turn to reach the opposite lane. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Department of Transportation
New construction design in Minnesota is saving lives
A new intersection design aimed at curbing fatalities is on the rise in Minnesota. Currently, 12 reduced conflict intersections are scattered...
 News/region June 21, 2017 - 6:00pm
Kevin Villaran trims Lou Chicquette's mustache. Chicquette has been a regular customer since Mike's Barbershop opened in 2012, saying their work gets a passing grade from his wife, Inez. Samantha Bengs / RiverTown Multimedia
Minnesota's best cut; Villaran brothers in statewide spotlight
It's been a busy week for Mike and Kevin Villaran. On June 15, the brothers — and barbers — were featured on a WCCO viewer's choice...
 News/business June 23, 2017 - 2:30pm
Letter: Lions Club invites public to 100th anniversary sculpture unveiling
On Sunday, June 25, the Red Wing Lions Club will be unveiling a very "spectacular" sculpture, commemorating 100 years of Lionism. Beginning June 7, 1917, Melvin Jones, a businessman from Chicago, wanted to start an organization with a special focus on worthy causes and helping those...
 opinion June 23, 2017 - 6:00pm
Authorities responded to a fire at 28013 Gadient Lane Monday afternoon. Samantha Bengs / RiverTown Multimedia play button
Authorities respond to house fire on Gadient Lane
The Red Wing Fire Department was called to a house fire at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, June 19. The fire was reported at 28013 Gadient Lane....
 News/accidents June 19, 2017 - 2:56pm
Elda Marie Banidt, 95
Elda Marie Banidt, 95, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at the St. Crispin Living Community, Care Center in Red Wing. She was born January...
 June 21, 2017 - 7:43pm

Inside Republican Eagle

randomness