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County approves mining ordinance changes

After a contentious 3-2 vote, the Goodhue County Board approved a list of amendments to the county’s mining ordinance Tuesday afternoon.



Construction is progressing at the fish cleaning house at Colvill Park. The exterior brick ties the structure in with the main park sign and other buildings on site. – photo by Dave Ender


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County narrowly approves mining ordinance changes

After a contentious 3-2 vote, the Goodhue County Board approved a list of amendments to the county’s mining ordinance Tuesday afternoon. The board will consider making additional amendments and the possibility of extending the county’s mining moratorium for another year before it expires Sept. 6.

Goodhue pastor steps down, but not out

Goodhue pastor steps down, but not out

A lot has changed in Goodhue County since the 1970s, but there is one thing residents have always been able to rely on: the guidance and support of Father Bruce Peterson.

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Local indie-pop or classic rock music lovers along with proud Red Wing patrons will be treated to a one-of-kind opportunity when Free Energy comes to town next week.

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Mike Stegora showed up to the game Tuesday unsure which team the Red Wing Aces were facing at the Red Wing Athletic Field.

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