The Republican Eagle

Minnesnowta: A fish out of water

Unaware of how incredibly ignorant I was, I just assumed my first ice fishing trip would consist of sitting for an hour on an overturned bucket beside a small hole I had chipped into a frozen lake.

Red Wing grad works to improve water system in El Salvador

Most of us take indoor plumbing for granted. But, as Matthew Mettling learned, having easily accessible running water is not a given in every part of the world.

Wolf hunting season considered

A wolf hunting and trapping season in Minnesota was one the first issues to be debated in the 2012 Minnesota legislative session.

Correctional facility goes on lockdown

Minnesota Correctional Facility-Red Wing was on lockdown for more than 24 hours this week as authorities conducted a sweep targeting Native American gang members.

Joneses receive ‘Neighbor of the Year’

Scott and Anne Jones attended Thursday’s Noontime Kiwanis Club meeting to provide moral support to their nephew, Eric, who was speaking to the group. Well, at least that’s what Eric told them.

Student recovering after suffering cardiac arrest

When Red Wing School District began installing automated external defibrillators in its buildings a few years ago, high school Principal Beth Borgen said she hoped they would never need to be opened.

Typical traffic for Lock & Dam No. 3

As the next barge season begins to appear on the horizon, U.S. Lock & Dam No. 3 near Red Wing is expecting another regular season.

Two charged after Red Wing robbery

A Red Wing pair has been charged with first-degree aggravated robbery after a man was robbed at knife point near the Parkway Motel, 3425 Highway 61, Tuesday evening.

Brickhouse named Restaurant of the Year

Although Brickhouse Pub & Grille has been in business for just two years, it has certainly proved to be a fan favorite by securing the honor of “Restaurant of the Year” not once, but twice.

Resurrecting rock 'n' roll