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| A double rainbow shines arches over the area Sunday. This shot is from Wacouta. – photo by Gary Iocco
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Time to get Free
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.
RELATED CONTENTXcel is moving 'full-steam ahead'
It’s been more than 13 years since Prairie Island nuclear plant has opened its doors to community members. But on Thursday, Xcel Energy invited about 100 regional community leaders to lunch on the plant’s grounds.
RELATED CONTENTMNGL options developing
Options are emerging as the city continues to discuss Mississippi National Golf Links’ future.
Alternative learning makes shift
The Red Wing School District has set a plan in motion that will have the Goodhue County Education District taking over all of its alternative programming beginning next school year.
Vote on mining ordinance nears
After nearly 18 months of discussion, public meetings and revisions, the Board of Commissioners is set to vote on a revised ordinance and comprehensive plan that could affect the future of the frac-sand industry in Goodhue County.
Of race, prejudice and change
After 30 years as a New Yorker, poet David Groff has discovered that being in residence at the Anderson Center awakens him to a different world.
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Amateur Baseball: Love of the game carries on for Gibarts
Baseball is a family game.
RELATED CONTENTAmateur Baseball: Aces down Coon Rapids at home invite
Aaron Johnson’s pitch count kept rising and his effectiveness improved with it.
RELATED CONTENTAmateur Baseball: Red Wing takes first game of Aces Invite
Andy Gibart picked up his 90th career victory for Red Wing Friday night as the Aces defeated the River Falls Fighting Fish 7-3 at the Red Wing Athletic Field.
RELATED CONTENTGirls Golf: Wingers finish state with familiar score
Red Wing matches last year's state finish with two-day total of 673; Edina clinches the 3A title
RELATED CONTENTGirls Golf: Lake City takes fourth at Class 2A state tourney
JORDAN, Minn. –Lake City shook off the jitters from Tuesday and held onto fourth place at the Class 2A girls state golf tournament Tuesday at The Ridges at Sand Creek.
RELATED CONTENTBoys Golf: Moskal improves on Day 2 at state
Cannon Falls’ Matt Moskal wasn’t satisfied with the way he played during the first round of the Class 2A boys state golf tournament but he worked out the kinks and carded a 38 Wednesday at The Ridges at Sand Creek.
RELATED CONTENTGirls Golf: Wingers open 3A championship in fourth
Herzog's 80 leads Red Wing to team score of 337; Edina leads with 321
RELATED CONTENTState Track: Trost secures state title
Donned in her Cannon Falls red and black on the podium, junior Emily Trost finally got to add some blue around her neck.
RELATED CONTENTState Track: Mission accomplished for Wingers' 4x800 relay
After missing the school record in the 4x800-meter relay at the Section 1AA meet by .15 seconds, Red Wing’s relay wanted to work out all the kinks before state.
RELATED CONTENTState Track: Lake City newcomers reach the podium
The large crowd of the state track championship meet can be an intimidating situation for any newcomer. Let alone four newcomers in a single relay like Lake City had in Saturday’s 4x800-meter relay final.
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