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    February 25, 2015
    OSHA looking into Cannon Falls fatality
    The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the Feb. 12 workplace death of an 81-year-old Goodhue man at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Cannon Falls. The investigation into the death of John Schafer began with a store inspection Feb. 13, MNOSHA spokesman...
    newsFebruary 25, 2015 - 12:00pm
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    February 20, 2015
    Defense seeks grand jury docs in Reps case
    The attorney for a Minnesota state trooper accused of killing a Cannon Falls couple in an on-duty crash last summer requested access to grand jury transcripts and exhibits Friday in Goodhue County District Court. A grand jury indicted Scott Robert Reps in December on two counts...
    news / crime and courtsFebruary 20, 2015 - 5:00pm
    February 18, 2015
    County to map Zip Rail conflict points
    Goodhue County staff will map the potential impacts of a high-speed passenger rail line proposed along either U.S. Highway 52 or Minnesota Highway 56. The maps will show conflict points for local roads, wetlands, rivers and large tracts of land that could be intersected by the two...
    news / governmentFebruary 18, 2015 - 4:00pm
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    February 16, 2015
    Simon: Off-election year good time to talk voting changes
    With no major elections in 2015, newly sworn-in Secretary of State Steve Simon said there is an opportunity to look at changing the election system to make voting easier and more accessible to a greater number of Minnesotans. Early voting, preregistration for high school students...
    news / governmentFebruary 16, 2015 - 8:00am
    February 6, 2015
    Bling & Chocolate auction returns to museum Feb. 22
    The Bling & Chocolate fundraiser will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Feb. 22 at the Goodhue County Historical Society. This year’s event, titled “Ooh La La,” features silent and oral auction of vintage and contemporary jewelry, scarves, purses, desserts and more. A limited number of...
    lifeFebruary 6, 2015 - 12:00pm
    February 4, 2015
    Child care provider of the year nomination deadline is Thursday
    Nominations are being accepted for the Goodhue County family child care provider of the year. Members of the community and fellow child care providers are encouraged to nominate a provider for this recognition. Licensed providers within Goodhue County who have had at least three...
    lifeFebruary 4, 2015 - 12:00am
    January 31, 2015
    GCED short $670,000 for building
    A $670,000 budget shortfall for the River Bluff Education Center has the Goodhue County Education District exploring alternative funding options to close the gap as construction continues. Lake City was added to the list of GCED member districts, which includes Cannon Falls, Goodhue,...
    news / educationJanuary 31, 2015 - 12:00pm
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    January 29, 2015
    Schmit sets meetings
    Minnesota Sen. Matt Schmit will meet with constituents across the area on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 to discuss his priorities and hear ideas and concerns. The town hall meetings scheduled for Saturday Jan. 31 are: •Lake City, Railhouse Grille Coffee House, 800 West Lyon Ave., 9 a.m. •Wabasha,...
    news / governmentJanuary 29, 2015 - 8:00am
    January 26, 2015
    Pine Island burglary reported
    Two vehicles and other items were taken from a Pine Island Township home Wednesday, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reported. Thomas and Mary Henderson reported Wednesday morning that someone had entered their residence on 190th Avenue, likely overnight, and taken the keys...
    news / crime and courtsJanuary 26, 2015 - 12:00am
    January 25, 2015
    Historical Society annual meeting features Grange speaker
    Goodhue County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting 2 p.m. Sunday in the History Center, including a presentation by a cultural historian on the Grange. A short business meeting to elect Historical Society Board members will be held prior to the main program. Also for...
    newsJanuary 25, 2015 - 9:00am
    January 12, 2015
    Seifert: County to continue focus on buildings
    Infrastructure projects dominated much of the discussion in Goodhue County Board meetings last year, and Board Chair Ted Seifert said he expects more of the same in 2015. “It’s just continuing on the same process and getting these projects completed,” said Seifert, who was...
    news / governmentJanuary 12, 2015 - 5:00pm
    January 10, 2015
    County health services move starts Feb. 17
    Goodhue County Health & Human Services will move from the Citizens Building to the old St. Joseph School, 469 12th St., effective Tuesday Feb. 17. Social services, income maintenance, child support and IT/finance will be relocated to the school building, while Public Health Division...
    news / governmentJanuary 10, 2015 - 8:00am
    January 9, 2015
    Debate continues on vineyard weddings
    Goodhue County Board reopened discussion Tuesday on a conditional-use permit for Cannon River Winery to host weddings at its Warsaw Township vineyard. Commissioners approved a permit Nov. 4 allowing 22 weddings to be held on the property between May 1 and Oct. 31, but co-owner John...
    news / governmentJanuary 9, 2015 - 5:00pm
    January 7, 2015
    The new faces of leadership
    New and re-elected members of local government got right to work this week as they were sworn in and attended the first meetings of 2015. Members of the Goodhue County Board, Red Wing City Council and Red Wing School Board also chose their leaders for 2015 on Monday and Tuesday. County...
    news / governmentJanuary 7, 2015 - 5:00pm
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