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Senate legacy funds debate turns rural-urban
Rural and urban Minnesota senators battled Wednesday night about how to divide outdoors and arts program funding. Rural senators won, but just barely.
Carlson acquitted of all charges
A Zumbrota man accused of raping his ex-girlfriend was acquitted Wednesday afternoon of both charges brought against him.
Kenyon mourns the death of community icon
Longtime mayor, author and cherished Kenyon community member John Cole died Thursday night of a massive heart attack, family members said. He was 81 years old.
Boy injured in bicycle versus car crash
A 12-year-old boy was injured after striking a car with his bicycle around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of West and Putnam Avenues, Red Wing police said.
Take this job and shovel it: Conservation group asks for volunteers to help plant trees west of town Saturday
Local conservation group the Zumbro Valley Gobblers will begin planting trees in the Collischan Bottoms on Red Wing’s west side near the Cannon Valley Trail Saturday, and volunteers are needed.
RELATED CONTENTNovelist receives A.P. Anderson Award
Novelist/poet Louise Erdrich gave two new works their first public readings at the Anderson Center May 3 when she came to Tower View to receive the 2013 A.P. Anderson Award for her contributions to the cultural and artistic life of Minnesota.
RELATED CONTENTStorm debris chews up shredder
Red Wing City Council voted unanimously to authorize the purchase of a new shredder to fulfil a refuse-derived fuel contract with Xcel Energy at a meeting Monday, just days after the city’s existing wood shredder went kaput.
RELATED CONTENTKey tax proposals to be finalized this week
Ten Minnesota lawmakers must decide exactly how to raise about $2 billion for the state, and they have plenty of work to do before the Legislature adjourns Monday.
Boys Tennis: Wingers advance to section semifinals
When Luke Bryant and Nick Powers won their match at No. 1 doubles during Thursday's Section 1AA quarterfinal, Red Wing head coach Matt Kavanagh exhaled.
RELATED CONTENTSoftball: Ellsworth seals first-round win over Somerset
Third-seeded Panthers knock off visiting Spartans 7-2; will face Osceola in the next round
RELATED CONTENTSoftball: Errors bite Red Wing in home losses
Red Wing reverted to last year’s defensive struggles Thursday in the final Missota Conference matchup against Chaska in Red Wing.
RELATED CONTENTBoys Golf: Wingers grind out 4th-place finish
Gorman leads the way for Red Wing with round of 77
RELATED CONTENTBaseball: Red Wing rebounds, sweeps New Prague
Wingers end a four-game losing streak with a pair of Missota Conference victories Tuesday
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Featured Staff Blogs
CAPITOL CHATTERLoud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
5/18/13 at 11:52 PM
ASTRO BOB1998 QE2 asteroid flyby an opportunity for pros and amateurs alike
An asteroid it would take an hour to walk across will speed past Earth on May 31 and provide radio astronomers a perfect opportunity to nab closeup views of its surface. 1998 QE2, discovered in 1998...
5/18/13 at 10:56 AM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKStill time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
5/15/13 at 1:06 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
LIVING IN RETIREMENTSilence is the Word on Financial Fears
Americans are uncomfortable with their financial situation and don't want to talk about it. According to AVIVA USA and the Mayo Clinic wellness survey. Aviva and Mayo Clinic surveyed2,000 U.S. adults...
5/17/13 at 10:10 AM
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
NUTRITION FORUMGrilled Margherita Pizza
One of my favorite things about spring is getting the grill out and cooking in the backyard. My husband and I are partial to grilling with charcoal (yes, it takes more patience, but in the end is wort...
5/13/13 at 12:42 PM
LUPULIN LIBATIONSBeer Brief #39 - Brimstone
Brewery - Boom Island Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MN Beer - Brimstone Style - Tripel ABV - 9.5% Color - Yellowish gold with a long-lasting eggshell white head Aroma - Honey, lemongrass, peach...
5/8/13 at 10:11 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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