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This will be the board’s second special workshop on this topic, the first one having been held April 1st.

4-H Leadership Scholarship Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded to three graduating seniors who have shown exemplary leadership in the Goodhue County 4-H program and who will be pursuing a post high school education next year

You can view and bid on silent auction items now online at https://www.gchabitat.org/shs.

Topics discussed will include lock and dam operations and upcoming projects, dredged materials management program, shoreline management and other environmental activities.

The Meet Me Under the Bridge Concert Series on Fridays from June 13 – August 29 starting at 7 pm in Heritage Park on Main Street West and the shows offer a wide variety of music.

The Plainview News reports a $2,500 grant to the Plainview Area Community and Youth Center will support the facility’s Summer Concert Series and food purchases.

Yard waste, garbage, and demolition materials will not be accepted.

When deputies arrived on scene, they found six campers sustained damage.

Red Wing Earth Week kicks off Sunday, and there are themed days and community events designed to bring people together around the slogan of "Clean Earth – Green Earth."

Lake Hits 95 and Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City, 2101 Highway 61 South, are teaming up to bring the community the 1st Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Hunt this weekend.

Campers will enjoy exploring the outdoors, games, cabin life, campfires, educational programs, & so much more.

The community is invited to a free event at the Red Wing YMCA next week sponsered by Hope Coalition.

The Mobile Outreach will visit the Zumbro Falls Food Shelf from 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, April 22nd.

According to the Plainview News, the grant would assist the city in providing funds to assist residents of low to moderate income facilitate improvements to their homes.

April is National Safe Digging Month, which serves as a reminder that digging without locating utility lines causes injuries, loss of life, and property damage every year.

Analysts say they expect higher prices as more people drive in the spring and the refineries switch to summer-grade blends.

The bus will stop at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to receive a tour of the facility and a progress report on the facility study from Bolton and Menk.

As long-term dog park planning continues, the temporary location provides two fenced-in spaces (one for large breeds and one for small breeds) to run free.

The entire amount will be used to fund Golden Gate Bridge Scholarships, awarding $1,500 scholarships to 20 Southeast students each year.

The Wabasha Ambulance Association is hosting a delicious fundraiser in early May during the 100 Mile Garage Sale Weekend.

CARE Clinic provides medical, dental, mental health and MNsure Navigators to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Goodhue and Wabasha Counties.

A Grand Opening and Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting will be Monday, May 19th.

Vasa Lutheran Center, 15235 Norelius Road, Welch, is hosting a blood drive today from 9 am – 7 pm.

On Thursday, March 20th Wabasha Ambulance and Wabasha Police Department were dispatched to a business in Wabasha for a report of an unresponsive person.

This year, Immanuel Lutheran School in Plainview was one of the 17 schools to receive a grant for STEM. Immanuel will receive $1,500 to use with their LEGO Robotics program.

County staff recognized two issues with the preliminary plat that must be addressed by the applicant when creating the final plat.

A downtown Red Wing business announced on social media over the weekend they would be closing it’s doors soon.

Today is the final day to sign your kids up for summer activities such as biking, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and more, with the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center.

The event will feature a live and silent auction, games and prize drawings.

Last week, the House capital investment committee heard District 20 A Representative Pam Altendorf’s bill that would help realign and re-route Highway 60 in Wabasha.

Campaign coordinator Bruce Carlstrom reported that thirty sponsors pledged a total of $25,500 to be used to match contributions from the community.

The PEM community is invited Wednesday from 5-6 pm for a chance to learn about the upcoming PEM Pre K-3 Playground in the cafeteria.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development recently announced a big grant that will help transform Red Wing’s downtown.

Red Wing Public Schools Superintendent Bob Jaszczak and Director of Finance & Operations Lisa Rider will continue budget discussions with Red Wing School Board members during their workshop at 5:30 pm this afternoon.

Sunnyside Elementary School kicked off the spring Bus Stop and Walk last Wednesday, and will continue the program every Wednesday through May 14 (weather permitting).

Minnesota State College Southeast has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation at the Silver Level.

The Plainview News reports Breckyn was crowned the 2025 Miss Minnesota Angus Queen, which is a high honor state title that will run from the term of March 2025 until March 2026.

The Wabasha County Herald reports the organization's March Food Share Campaign was successful, raising over $88,000 in donations, with every contribution being matched to help meet fundraising goals.

Two local events will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets and more.

MnDOT has announced their summer road schedule and for the most part, SE Minnesota will not see near the number of projects as there has been the past few years.

The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of an email scam targeting Medicare recipients.

Lace up for a cause—Hiawatha Animal Humane Society-Wabasha County’s Annual 5K9 is coming up soon.

You'll have time to also connect with other renters and landlords and talk one-on-one with City staff.

Red Wing Hope and Harbor is looking for passionate people about making a difference in our community to join them.

Next time you're out at Menards in Red Wing drop an item in the bold donation tote for the animals.

The Wabasha County American Dairy Association will have nine ladies to promote dairy, farmers, and the county through out the year.

The Plainview News reports the Forever 8 Foundation will provide blankets to area hospitals, provide benches at the PreK-3 building, and also provide scholarships.

Wabasha residents can now access the results of a Public Safety Feasibility Study the City of Wabasha requested that Brunton Architects complete.

Andrea Hanson is excited about her new role she assumed early last month as the new Executive Director of Red Wing Downtown Main Street.