UPDATE: Goodhue man ID'd as driver in semi crash
One man was injured Wednesday morning in Wanamingo after the semi-trailer he was driving crashed into a ditch, releasing several hogs from the truck in the process.
RELATED CONTENTOffices close for Labor Day
Government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. This includes Goodhue County, Pierce County and the city of Red Wing. The U.S. Post Office also will be closed and there will be no standard mail delivery.
Candidates make an introduction
About 150 people gathered Monday evening for a candidate forum in Cannon Falls featuring 22 candidates for federal, state and local offices.
RELATED CONTENTSchool notes: Burnside Elementary
Happenings at Burnside Elementary School:
Sand operation given go-ahead
The parade of trucks will soon be rolling in Diamond Bluff.
Classic boat owners gathering this weekend 
The Classic Glastron Owners of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin will meet Aug. 20-22 at Island Campground just across the river from Red Wing.
Mazeppa forming historical society
The newly formed Mazeppa Area Historical Society, under the direction of Helen Reiland Peter, will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 in Mazeppa Community Center.
Freedom Shoot offers sporting clay event Aug. 21
Freedom Shoot is sponsoring a 100-target sporting clay event Aug. 21 at the Zumbro Valley Rifle Club in rural Zumbrota.
Event will honor young life ended by diabetes
Not many people associate diabetes with the very young and few remember its devastating effects can lead to death. But the family of the late Jocelyn Marhoun knows the impact of diabetes all too well.
RELATED CONTENTRush River near crest level at Maiden Rock
MAIDEN ROCK — The Rush River swelled to about 12 feet Wednesday afternoon as rainwater from Tuesday’s heavy storms fed into its confluence with Lake Pepin.
RELATED CONTENTJug fetches top dollar at Red Wing Collectors Society auction
A 10-gallon Red Wing double-handled threshing jug with birch leaves drew the highest bid at this year's Red Wing Collectors Society auction, bringing $7,100.
RELATED CONTENTWanamingo council calls for 39 percent tax hike
Residents here could face a hefty increase in their city levy next year -- up to 39 percent over current rates, if city officials have their way.
Cannon Falls seeks to replace aging library
CANNON FALLS - Cannon Falls city officials want a new library, and they think they can put together the funds to build it without forcing taxpayers to dip into their pockets.
RELATED CONTENTReplica ships sailing into Lake City
The Nina and the Pinta, replica ships from Columbus' historic journey to America, will be in Lake City next week as part of an extensive educational tour. Captain and project manager is Morgan Sanger.
RELATED CONTENTTaste of Stockholm benefits community groups
The second annual Taste of Stockholm, a fundraiser for community groups, will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at a rural Stockholm retreat.
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