Rural boards can gain control

Goodhue County townships learned at their annual meeting Saturday that they have some power in controlling potential silica sand mines.

Busing rules revised

The Red Wing School Board approved a motion Monday night that will make school walking zones align with buildings, rather than grade levels.

2011 budget deal leaves disagreements

ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward early in their 2012 legislative session, hoping they do not need to revisit divisive budget decisions made last year while plugging a $5 billion deficit.

Community Ed transition plan moving ahead

Longtime member of Red Wing School District’s administration team Kathy Radmer announced her retirement last July, and the district has begun making plans for her departure.

PFLAG works to defeat marriage amendment

A local group is organizing to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

PHOTOS: February

More than just a month for love

Less than one week remains before Valentine’s Day, which means hearts, flowers, stuffed animals and seasonal candy can be seen in every storefront around.

Plant spokeswoman says radioactive water leaks at Minnesota's Prairie Island nuclear plant pose “no risk”

Nearly 4,000 gallons of water containing “small amounts” of tritium and “trace amounts” of other chemicals have been released by Prairie Island nuclear plant since November.

Caucus: Santorum scores with Red Wing Republicans

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum won over Red Wing Republicans in their straw poll during Tuesday night’s caucuses.

Three Santorum wins send ‘loud and louder’ message

ST. PAUL -- Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory.

Twelve counties looking to collaborate

For two years, Goodhue County has been working to integrate its Public Health and Social Services departments into one. Now that it has accomplished its goal, more integration may be coming to southeastern Minnesota.

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