River 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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Special education is Ellsworth grad's passion

As Deiss prepares to walk across the stage for her high school graduation May 24, she said that working in the special education classroom has been one of the most important things she has done as a student.

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Choose tough-as-nails perennials

After the horrible winter and spring we have had, it is wonderful finally to see some signs of life in my gardens. It is still a bit too early to tell if some plants aren't coming back after the challenging weather, but I’m not too worried.

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Ready to lend a hand? City volunteer coordinator is ready for your call

For the city of Red Wing, volunteer efforts usually peak during the summer. This year, as the city heads into that busy time of year, they will have a little help coordinating all those volunteers.

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Inspiration at the corner of literature and art

Touring art show makes final stop at Red Wing Public Library.

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Bonding bill in question

The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects including Red Wing’s river walk and Sheldon Theatre renovations is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House.

Camp Pepin cleans up after virus outbreak

Camp Pepin is being cleaned from bow to stern after students brought an infectious virus with them to annual outdoor education days.

Look up: Banners bearing artwork grace Zumbrota’s Main Street

If you drive through Zumbrota, make sure to look up. New streets banners showcasing 27 local artist’s works will be flying high over Main Street starting next week.

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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.

Softball: Jentsch and Olson power Z-M to win over Cannon Falls

ZUMBROTA – Zumbrota-Mazeppa head coach Kevin Nelson said he could tell Amber Jentsch was finally feeling comfortable at the plate after she ripped two line drives in the Cougars’ final regular season game.

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Boys Golf: Wingers secure 4th-place finish at home

Hanson leads Red Wing with 79, Goggin 81; Chanhassen wins conference title

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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.

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Softball: Ellsworth seals first-round win over Somerset

Third-seeded Panthers knock off visiting Spartans 7-2; will face Osceola in the next round

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Softball: 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.

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