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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Synthetic drug bill passes Senate
By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis Consequences for selling synthetic drugs soon could be stronger in Minnesota. The state Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday that would make the sale of synthe...
Posted on 4/2/12 at 11:00 PM
STAFF BLOG FORUM COMMUNICATIONS Forum Communications Co. publisher elected president of Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Steve Dzubay, group publisher of four Forum Communications Co. weekly newspapers, was elected president of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association on Feb. 23 at the Madison Marriott West during the grou...
Posted on 3/2/12 at 2:18 PM
VIEWS FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN The Truths and Values of Exercise
I recently retired, which almost immediately proved to be boring. Mainly because all of the projects I had planned to work on and complete upon my retirement, I found I could do "tomorrow". T...
Posted on 12/26/11 at 8:15 PM
RED WING POTTERY COLLECTOR Other Uses for a Red Wing Crock
Do you have a crock that you don't know what to do with? Did you recently inherit one and it needs a home but it might not fit your decor? 1. Trash can - Crocks are great for this job - there is No w...
Posted on 9/7/11 at 11:41 AM
County will file appeal in wind case 
Even with a crowd of about 50 people in attendance, the Goodhue County boardroom fell silent for a few seconds Tuesday as Commissioner Jim Bryant contemplated which way to vote concerning the controversial wind farm issue.
By Regan Carstensen , September 21, 2011
Plans move forward with studying sand mines
With a yearlong sand mine moratorium in place in Goodhue County, county staff is starting to organize a steering committee that will study issues of concern surrounding mines.
By Regan Carstensen , September 21, 2011
Moratorium allows for a year of silica sand research
Now that Goodhue County commissioners have unanimously approved a moratorium preventing silica sand mine operations in the county for up to a year, plans are in the works to develop a group that can dig deep into the effects of silica.
By Regan Carstensen , September 11, 2011
Cooperation theme of county business summit
ZUMBROTA -- Economic collaboration between cities and the county and among area businesses was a key message of the Goodhue County's third annual Economic Development Authority summit on Friday.
By Danielle Nordine , January 29, 2011
Company request riles wind opponents
A recent request by Goodhue Wind in an already contentious wind project case has escalated the tensions among its players.
By Danielle Nordine , January 29, 2011
Looking back: ADM storage bin catches fire
25 years ago, 1986
Max Sargent, owner of Sargent's Nursery Inc., was inducted into the Minnesota Nurserymen's Association Hall of Fame during the annual state convention.
January 24, 2011
Committee approves sand mine expansion
After a good deal of research, debate and delays, a Pierce County committee voted this week to allow the expansion of the sand mine in Maiden Rock.
By Danielle Nordine , January 24, 2011
Learn more about Half-breed Tract
The Goodhue County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 30, at the History Center, 1166 Oak St. Following a brief business meeting and elections, Lisa Hanni will talk about the area of southeastern Minnesota known as the Half-Breed Tract.
January 23, 2011
Letter: Voters picked right man, Bryant
When I read “Bryant wins District 4” (R-E Nov. 3) I was appalled.
By Carrie Jane Barringer, Red Wing , November 06, 2010
'A gratifying experience'
Scott McNurlin edged out Red Wing police force veteran Marty Kelly in a tight race that had supporters of both candidates at the edge of their seats into the early hours of the morning.
November 03, 2010
Letter: Marty Kelly asks voters for their support
I am seeking your support in becoming your next sheriff.
By Marty Kelly, Red Wing , October 31, 2010
Letter: Scott McNurlin asks for voters' support
As my campaign winds down, I can’t help but feel gratified with the feedback I have received from the thousands of citizens I have spoken with about my candidacy and our Sheriff’s Office.
By Scott McNurlin, Goodhue , October 31, 2010
Letter: McNurlin lives the Rotary pledge
Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned?
By Tom Feehan, Red Wing , October 31, 2010
Gunderson: Aim for efficiency, results
Besides being on the job with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Tom Gunderson has gone back to school in the interest of furthering himself in his profession.
By Bill Kirk, Pierce County Herald , October 31, 2010
Gregory: Change by going with write-in
Oake Gregory has a different approach in mind for the Pierce County sheriff’s job.
By Bill Kirk, Pierce County Herald , October 31, 2010
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