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    April 22, 2018
    Wild and Scenic Film Festival will feature 12 unique sustainability-focused films to Red Wing on Earth Day, April 22, 2018. Cannon River Watershed Partnership decided not to hold a festival this year, but Laura Wildenborg received approval to hold it in Red Wing anyway. Courtesy Wild and Scenic Film Festival
    Lights, camera, planet
    Earth Day in Red Wing will be more than a blip this year, largely thanks to Laura Wildenborg. More than just an outdoor enthusiast, Wildenborg...
    community/eventsApril 22, 2018 - 7:34am
    April 19, 2018
    Hannah Coyle standing with other #MeToo supporters and survivors. Sarah Hansen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Standing up to sexual harassment
    When Hannah Coyle had an uncomfortable situation happen last year, she wasn't sure it was "bad enough" to report. But the widespread #MeToo...
    community/peopleApril 19, 2018 - 5:55pm
    Red Wing area residents enjoyed the former ArtReach space at 112 Bush St. for many years, but location offered less accessibility and foot traffic than the nonprofit's new home on West Third Street. Sarah Hansen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Red Wing's creative clubhouse: ArtReach gains space, hours in move to West Third
    More people should be making art. At least, that's the truth according to ArtReach Program Director Anna Ostendorf. "Even if you don't love...
    community/nonprofitsApril 19, 2018 - 6:00am
    April 18, 2018
    Faith in Action to show 'Nutty Professor' April 24
    Faith in Action in Red Wing is holding its annual fundraising event at the Sheldon Theatre on Tuesday, April 24. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a program and then at 6:45 p.m., a movie — "The Nutty Professor." There will be hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and a cash wine...
    community/eventsApril 18, 2018 - 2:57pm
    April 17, 2018
    Keynote speaker Tasha Schuh will speak at the 32nd annual Women's Leadership Event on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Courtesy Ester Knowlen
    Survivor, inspirer: Schuh to provide keynote address at Women’s Leadership Event
    Tasha Schuh is used to sharing a message of hope, but somehow, after all these years, her heart still skips a beat just before rolling onto the...
    community/eventsApril 17, 2018 - 6:00am
    April 16, 2018
    Ground breaking postponed for fire station #2
    The ground breaking for fire station #2 in Red Wing on April 17 has been postponed. Due to a large amount of snow accummulation on the ground, officials will wait to announce a new date for the ground breaking until the weather has improved.
    community/eventsApril 16, 2018 - 5:31pm
    April 13, 2018
    United Way Poverty Simulation cancelled
    Due to a winter weather advisory, the Poverty Simulation at Red Wing High School on Saturday, April 14, has been cancelled. The United Way hopes to offer this simulation again in the near future for the general public. Look to the United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties...
    community/eventsApril 13, 2018 - 2:56pm
    Celebration of Children event postponed
    HOPE Coalition and Goodhue County Historical Society’s Celebration of Children event scheduled for April 19 at the History Center has been postponed due to weather. The event is rescheduled for 3:30 to 6 p.m. May 3. The event will include activities and an observance of the flowers...
    community/eventsApril 13, 2018 - 1:03pm
    April 12, 2018
    Wabasha County Legion Commander Andru Peters and Lake City VFW Honor Guard Commander Howard Horen are present during the Minnesota House Veterans Afairs Division meeting on HF 3477. Photo courtesy of Wabasha County American Legion
    Designation of Wabasha County as a Purple Heart County
    LAKE CITY — American Legion Wabasha County Commander Andru Peters has been interfacing with the Minnesota Order of Purple Heart Organization...
    community/peopleApril 12, 2018 - 12:38pm
    DJ Blume manages Caribou Coffee in a historic depot along Highway 61 in Red Wing. He said he enjoys the helping employees learn and grow. 'It’s just a matter of finding out what’s their learning style and what are they motivated by," he said. Sarah Hansen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Filling people's lives, not just their coffee cups
    DJ Blume moved to Red Wing in 2017 to become the general manager at Caribou. Though he's often caught working 50 hours a week, this is the first...
    community/peopleApril 12, 2018 - 8:51am
    April 11, 2018
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives discuss a local Mississippi River dredging project with over 120 attendees at a public meeting on April 4, 2018. Sarah Hansen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Climate conversations
    Conservation, climate change and clean energy were issues in the spotlight this week at several events across Red Wing. Monday, April 2 In the...
    community/eventsApril 11, 2018 - 8:55am
    Chris Brown of Red Wing Cinema 8 was awarded a framed award certificate and small gift in recognition and as a token of HOPE Coalition’s appreciation. Submitted photo
    Brown wins Ally of Hope award
    Chris Brown, owner of Red Wing Cinema 8, was awarded HOPE Coalition's 2018 Ally of Hope award during its annual fundraising banquet on March...
    community/peopleApril 11, 2018 - 6:00am
    April 10, 2018
    Goodhue County's newest dairy princesses are (from left) Kjersten Veiseth, Kira Quam, Kate Rechtzigel and Catherine Keller. Submitted photo
    Meet the county's new dairy royalty
    Four young women in Goodhue County were named Dairy Princess royalty last week, putting them one step closer to the coveted Princess Kay of the...
    community/peopleApril 10, 2018 - 2:02pm
    April 7, 2018
    Randolph FFA tractor parade set for April 13
    Randolph FFA Chapter will hold its annual tractor parade Friday, April 13, at Randolph Public School. Sign-ups are 8-8:30 a.m. with no cost to participate. The parade will start at 9 am. All farm tractors of any age, size and color are welcome. Randolph FFA Chapter started 16 years...
    community/eventsApril 7, 2018 - 12:00pm
    April 6, 2018
    The ninth floor, a public gathering area at Downtown Plaza, offers offers a view of downtown Red Wing and the Wisconsin bluffs. SmartAsset recently listed the city as of Best Places to Retire in Minnesota. Sarah Hansen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Retiring Red Wing: Word spreading among seniors about city’s appeal
    Red Wing is often regarded for its natural beauty and abundance of culture. People say it's a great place to work and raise a family. But despite...
    community/peopleApril 6, 2018 - 10:46am
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