LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Good news, with an asterisk
Red Wing School BoardThe district's reserve account has never looked so good. But don't expect the good times to last, an auditor told Red Wing School Board members Monday.
By Mike Longaecker , November 20, 2009
Agri-tourism discussion continues
Goodhue County Planning Advisory CommissionThey're not there yet, but Goodhue County planning commissioners are close to officially defining agricultural tourism and its permitted uses.
By Jen Cullen , November 20, 2009
Threat assessment team to be considered
It could have been handled better. That was the consensus opinion among Red Wing School Board members following a possible gun threat last week at Twin Bluff Middle School.By Mike Longaecker , November 16, 2009
Supervisors increase per diems
Pierce County BoardELLSWORTH - Pierce County Board members gave themselves a raise Monday.
By Jon Swedien , November 13, 2009
Council tables ATV/UTV matter
Red Wing City CouncilRed Wing Police Chief Tim Sletten came forward Monday with a proposed ordinance that would make use of all all-terrain vehicles on city roads illegal.
By Jon Swedien , November 12, 2009
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
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