LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Supervisors consider raising their meeting pay
Pierce County BoardPierce County Board members will vote next month on whether to give themselves or future board members a raise next spring.
By Judy Wiff , November 06, 2009
Commissioners discuss bonding for road projects
Goodhue County Committee of the WholeGoodhue County commissioners admit they do not know the most cost effective way to bring county roads up to speed. But Dan Rechtzigel will say this: He thinks the current funding mechanism is broken.
By Jen Cullen , November 06, 2009
Parking dispute continues
A local restaurateur may attempt a legal challenge to Red Wing's decision to designate parking on streets near his restaurant as residential-only.By Jon Swedien , November 05, 2009
Reduce, reuse, recycle, revise
Goodhue County Committee of the WholeGoodhue County and the city of Red Wing could save more than $1 million with changes to recycling and waste hauling operations, according to a recent outside audit.
By Jen Cullen , November 05, 2009
Council schedules special meeting Friday
Red Wing City Council will meet at noon Friday to consider approving the Red Wing Port Authority's proposed 2010 levy.November 04, 2009
County begins bracing for 2011
Unpopular ideas - like reducing the number of public service counters and suspending programs like Extension - may need to be implemented to balance Goodhue County's 2011 budget.By Jen Cullen , November 03, 2009
'Sea change' ahead for schools
The shift is on.By Mike Longaecker , November 02, 2009
Switch to electronic records progresses
Goodhue County Social Services BoardOfficials from four southeastern Minnesota behavioral health agencies - including Goodhue County Mental Health Services in Red Wing - continue upgrading their computer systems to better serve their clients.
By Jen Cullen , October 26, 2009
On the road to recovery?
Goodhue CountyTight finances and an aging system may force Goodhue County officials to switch their focus from making local roads safer each year to simply preserving them.
By Jen Cullen , October 25, 2009
Newsletter may be vehicle to address zero-tolerance 
Red Wing School BoardRed Wing School District parents may soon receive a message about offensive behavior in schools.
By Mike Longaecker , October 23, 2009
Grants would improve Cannon Valley Trail
Goodhue County BoardOfficials hope to improve the Cannon Valley Trail using money from an increased state sales tax approved last year by Minnesota voters.
By Jen Cullen , October 22, 2009
Homecare agency still for sale
Goodhue CountyOfficials will continue trying to sell Goodhue County's public health homecare agency. Two proposals were rejected Tuesday morning by staff because they did not meet the minimum $1,085,491 asking price, County Attorney Steve Betcher said.
By Jen Cullen , October 21, 2009
Board discusses wineries, agri-tourism
Goodhue County planning advisory commissioners continue debating how to best address farm wineries and agricultural tourism in county ordinances.
By Jen Cullen , October 20, 2009
Changes made to Cannon River Winery permit
Goodhue County BoardCannon River Winery owners John and Maureen Maloney no longer have to post an online schedule for their vineyard's special events.
By Jen Cullen , October 09, 2009
City may now oversee port budget
Red Wing City Council members may have more say in the business of the Port Authority than they previously thought.
By Jon Swedien , September 29, 2009
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