Lawmakers pump $485 million more into schools
Minnesota Democrats say new money they are putting into education will boost the economy by giving the state a better-educated workforce.
Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster aid end session
The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.
St. James painting returned
She hasn’t really left the St. James Hotel in at least 50 years. But early Saturday morning, the young woman in a white dress was forcefully carried out of the library, down the hotel’s steps and into a vehicle.
RELATED CONTENTFirst-degree drug, intent to sell meth charge filed
A Hager City man faces a first-degree drug charge after being found at the West Seventh Street Kwik Trip with nearly 20 grams of alleged methamphetamine.
RELATED CONTENTOne injured in Pierce County motorcycle crash
A 21-year-old Eau Claire, Wis., woman was injured Saturday morning when her motorcycle crashed in Union Township, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Man injured driving ATV
A 33-year-old rural Kenyon man was injured Saturday evening when the ATV he was riding on rolled, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Teen rolls vehicle
A 16-year-old rural Lake City girl was injured Saturday evening when her vehicle rolled on County Road 6 in Goodhue Township, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Police seek dog
The Red Wing Police Department is asking residents for help identifying the owner of a dog thatbit a man Friday afternoon.
Mining ordinance ready for final approval
Goodhue County Planning and Advisory Commission met Monday for a public hearing on the county’s mining ordinance, voting unanimously to make two additions and send it to County Board for approval.
RELATED CONTENTI GO gets kids outdoors
It’s called Intro to the Great Outdoors. And the goal is do just that: introduce kids to nature and the different activities that they can do in it.
RELATED CONTENTSpecial education is Ellsworth grad's passion
As Deiss prepares to walk across the stage for her high school graduation May 24, she said that working in the special education classroom has been one of the most important things she has done as a student.
RELATED CONTENTReady to lend a hand? City volunteer coordinator is ready for your call
For the city of Red Wing, volunteer efforts usually peak during the summer. This year, as the city heads into that busy time of year, they will have a little help coordinating all those volunteers.
RELATED CONTENTRiver Falls man dead after party bus accident
A 23-year-old River Falls man died late Saturday night in Ellsworth after he fell from the rear door of moving bus as came into the village on Hwy. 10.
RELATED CONTENTInspiration at the corner of literature and art
Touring art show makes final stop at Red Wing Public Library.
RELATED CONTENTBonding bill in question
The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects including Red Wing’s river walk and Sheldon Theatre renovations is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House.
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