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By Don Davis and Anne Jacobson Primary care doctors soon may be in short supply, a Minnesota Hospital Association report shows. “Many of our hospitals, especially those in greater Minnesota, already have difficulty attracting physicians,” association President Lawrence J....

With Minnesota’s minimum increase set for Aug. 1, the biggest impact will be felt at the smallest level. “The small businesses are going to take the brunt of this one,” Red Wing Chamber of Commerce president Patty Brown said. Initial reaction to the news of a wage increase...

By Sandy Hadler, Contributor KENYON — Several hundred people crowded into the Kenyon-Wanamingo High School auditorium Thursday — most of them angry and anxious to voice opposition to the proposed Zip Rail line. If approved, the passenger rail line would run about 100 miles...

Following a report to Red Wing police on July 20 of a juvenile who was sexually assaulted, Red Wing investigators conducted an interview with Shane Allen Bradford, during which he admitted to having sexual contact with the victim, who was known to him, according to a criminal complaint...

A New Germany, Minnesota, woman was arrested Sunday at Treasure Island Resort and Casino with approximately 47 grams of methamphetamine in her purse, according to a complaint filed in Goodhue County District Court Monday. Amy Mae Seefeldt, 27, is charged with felony first-degree...

Secretary of state hopeful Steve Simon touted ballot access, election reform and voting rights as his top priorities last week while making a campaign stop in Red Wing. “For the last 10 years, I’ve really put my heart and soul into exactly these issues,” said Simon, a DFL state...

By Sandy Hadler Contributor ZUMBROTA — An amicable meeting between Zumbrota Dairy Farmers of America plant Manager Lucy Schwartz, Chief Operating Officer Glenn Wallace and the Zumbrota city council on Thursday helped to repair a damaged business relationship that they agreed...

Five candidates are vying to be the Goodhue County District 2 commissioner in elections this fall, but their first hurdle is the Aug. 12 primary that will narrow the field. Brad Anderson, Nora Bryson Felton, Edward McNamara, Sarah Pettit and Sandy Wollschlager are competing for the...

After six months and 10 meetings the School Facility Task Force presented the final report to the School Board Monday night without coming to a clear consensus concerning any of the issues facing Red Wing Public Schools facilities except one — maintenance. “We have to get the...