Baseball: Lake City's Thomas spectacular in victory
LAKE CITY – Lake City is content with the little things. The Tigers have good pitching, solid defense and an athletic roster full of three-sport athletes tailor-made for small ball.
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Man facing felony after making threats
A Lake City man is facing stalking and terroristic threats charges after allegedly threating to kill his co-workers at Norwood Promotional Products in Red Wing.
RELATED CONTENTMayoral candidates outline visions and hopes
Six people hope to become Red Wing’s next mayor, and just a few weeks before the special election they told some local residents why.
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Some leaders hold megaphones or stand atop soapboxes, but for one Plum City High School senior silence is golden.
RELATED CONTENTRed Wing mayoral Q&A — part 1
Six candidates are vying for the office of mayor at a time when Red Wing faces growing concerns over the budget, economic development and mothballed city programs.
Health funding plan heads to governor
Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years — but not as much as some lawmakers believe they should.
Turn ants into art
Do your kids have ants in their pants?
Sheldon puts kids on stage
Young people interested in exploring their creative sides this summer can sign up for one- and two-week theater and dance workshops being offered in June by the Sheldon School of Performing Arts.
Meixner comes in first: Pepin High School senior named valedictorian
It’s been a close race. But after four years of hard work, Pepin High School student Kayla Meixner has come out on top. The senior will walk across the stage during commencement Friday evening as valedictorian.
RELATED CONTENTLawmakers 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 CONTENTMining 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 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.
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Softball: Cougars clinging on in 1AA-West
If Zumbrota-Mazeppa hopes to get back to the state tournament, the Cougars first have to solve the Kasson-Mantorville conundrum.
RELATED CONTENTBaseball: Red Wing eliminated in heartbreaking defeat
ROCHESTER – A year removed from its first state appearance since 1977, the Red Wing baseball was well on the way to a Section 1AAA first-round upset against Rochester Mayo.
RELATED CONTENTSoftball: Errors force Wingers to bow out of 1AAA playoffs
Three late-inning errors help end Red Wing's season in a 4-1 loss to Northfield on Thursday
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ROCHESTER – Zumbrota-Mazeppa had a tough time eliminating blow-up innings all season.
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Featured Staff Blogs
ASTRO BOBCool moon, hot sun and a laser-like PANSTARRS comet
Click to watch the nearly full moon cover the bright star Beta Scopii last night. I caught a glimpse of the moon last night but clouds ruled soon after. Too bad. Like some of you I'd hoped to see th...
5/25/13 at 11:43 AM
CAPITOL CHATTERProcess leads to Dayton outdoors funding vetoes
Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed two provisions of a bill funding outdoors and arts projects, saying a House committee ignored a citizen advisory panel. The vetoes eliminated $3 million to fight aquatic invas...
5/23/13 at 11:37 AM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKWisconsin northern muskie zone opens Saturday
Wisconsin's northern zone muskie season opens Saturday, and, despite a late start, the fish are likely to be done spawning in most waters and ready to feed, state fisheries experts say. I think the m...
5/22/13 at 3:28 PM
FORUM COMMUNICATIONSForum wins big in 2013 North Dakota Newspaper Association contest; other FCC papers have good showings too
FARGO, N.D. Five Forum Communications Co. papers won more than 270 awards during the North Dakota Newspaper Associations 2013 convention held recently in Rapid City, S.D. Papers received recognition ...
5/10/13 at 3:10 PM
CHEF JEFFChipotle Black Bean Chili
Have you every wondered why black beans have become so popular in the United States in recent years? They've long been a staple in our south-of-the-border neighbor, Mexico, where they're called frijol...
2/8/13 at 2:31 PM
Featured Area Voices
NUTRITION FORUMHealthy Eating for Summer Fun
Note: This article was written by Courtney Meier and Emily Hofer, two dietetic interns that worked with me this week at the Worthington Hy-Vee. Summer is a time when everyone wants to be healthy, act...
5/24/13 at 12:41 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT7 Mistakes Investors Make
Common mistakes made by savers and investors that are best to avoid. Mistake 1 - Expecting investments to only go up While buying investments like stocks and bonds for their upside potential, rememb...
5/23/13 at 10:46 AM
LUPULIN LIBATIONSBeer Brief #40 - Before the Dawn
Brewery - Steel Toe Brewing Company, Saint Louis Park, MN Beer - Before the Dawn Style - Black Barleywine aged in rye whiskey barrels ABV - 13.7% Color - Black with dark brown near the edges of...
5/21/13 at 9:55 PM
COLLABORATIVE MN Searching for Happiness by Linda Butler
So happy! Thats what one of my Facebook friends posted one day. I couldnt help but wonderokay, what? She never elaborated. Have you ever had moments of complete happiness? I have. It is so elusive,...
5/15/13 at 1:10 PM
RED WING FFAAg Open House and Plant Sale - Fri May 10
Stop by Red Wing High School on Friday, May 10 from 8am to 2pm for the Agricultural Science Open House! The event is open to the public and sure to be a great time with an incredible animal petting ...
5/7/13 at 11:23 PM
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