Goodhue County's No. 1 news Web site



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


If you have a picture you'd like to see in "Photo of the day" Click here to submit your photo

 

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.

RELATED CONTENT

Time to get Free

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 CONTENT

Xcel is moving 'full-steam ahead'

Xcel 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 CONTENT

 

 
 

Amateur Baseball: Love of the game carries on for Gibarts

Amateur Baseball: Love of the game carries on for Gibarts

Baseball is a family game.

RELATED CONTENT

Amateur Baseball: Aces down Coon Rapids at home invite

Amateur Baseball: Aces down Coon Rapids at home invite

Aaron Johnson’s pitch count kept rising and his effectiveness improved with it.

RELATED CONTENT

Amateur Baseball: Red Wing takes first game of Aces Invite

Amateur 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 CONTENT

Girls Golf: Wingers finish state with familiar score

Girls 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 CONTENT

Girls Golf: Lake City takes fourth at Class 2A state tourney

Girls 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 CONTENT

Boys Golf: Moskal improves on Day 2 at state

Boys 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 CONTENT

Girls Golf: Wingers open 3A championship in fourth

Girls Golf: Wingers open 3A championship in fourth

Herzog's 80 leads Red Wing to team score of 337; Edina leads with 321

RELATED CONTENT

State Track: Trost secures state title

State 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 CONTENT

State Track: Mission accomplished for Wingers' 4x800 relay

State 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 CONTENT

State Track: Lake City newcomers reach the podium

State 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.

RELATED CONTENT

Video

Poll

How often do you get moderately active outdoors each day?






or view poll results »

Featured Staff Blogs

http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1049/50/50/ FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
Forum Communications IT personnel talk new initiatives, future technology at conference
FARGO, N.D. - More than 20 information technology personnel from around the Forum Communications Co. network gathered here Tuesday afternoon to discuss common digital initiatives around the network a...
6/18/13 at 2:34 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/375/50/50/ CAPITOL CHATTER
Abeler set to challenge Franken
A moderate Minnesota Republican known for his work on health care legislation plans a U.S. Senate campaign. State Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka Tuesday announced his intention to challenge Democratic Sen....
6/18/13 at 11:09 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2065/50/50/ ASTRO BOB
Galactic cannibals devour hapless neighbors, don't pick up after themselves
Four billion years ago and 40 million light years away, an act of galactic cannibalism was committed. No human eyes saw the smaller galaxy shredded and ripped apart by the gravitational might of the...
6/17/13 at 2:06 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1603/50/50/ CHEF JEFF
Chipotle 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
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2826/50/50/ FLASH FROM THE PAST
Red Wing Fire Department
Red Wing Fire Department, 1888. (from left) William Reshardt, Peter Reubke, Ed Schenach, John Maetzold, John Dahling, Charles Weich, John Kuhn(Captain), Jacob Seig, William Luck, Matt Pohl, William ...
12/17/12 at 10:20 AM

Featured Area Voices

http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3397/50/50/ THE PERIPHERY
A Nazi in Minnesota: A Re-examination of Justice
The allegation that a man in Northeast Minneapolis was a murdering Nazi has received national attention. It has also polarized the publics response. The case is "perfect" for doing so. Michael Karkoc...
6/18/13 at 7:57 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2099/50/50/ LUPULIN LIBATIONS
Beer Brief #42 - John Henry West Indies Pale Ale
Brewery - Cold Spring Brewing Company, Cold Spring, MN Beer - John Henry West Indies Pale Ale Style - West Indies Pale Ale (whatever that is) aged on dark rum oak spirals ABV - 9.4% Color - Dark...
6/17/13 at 6:30 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3012/50/50/ COLLABORATIVE MN
Finding Friendship
Finding Friendship Last fall I pulled up stakes and moved 350 miles from southern Wisconsin to Minnesota to be closer to family. A great idea and wonderful adventure for the most part. Most recentl...
6/13/13 at 12:56 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2895/50/50/ LIVING IN RETIREMENT
Foundation of Retirement - Social Security
Social Security payments are important to most American's retirement plans. After all, a worker has contributed a significant portion of their incometo Social Security via payroll taxes;starting at2.2...
6/4/13 at 8:33 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3200/50/50/ NUTRITION FORUM
Healthy 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