Grow With Vicki Jo - Ward 4 City Council

12/22/2022

As we batten down the hatches and prepare for the storm remember these winter safety tips. Stay warm and stay safe!

12/21/2022

What a great way to explore the outdoors!

Snowshoe Rental
Snowshoeing is an outdoor activity loved by many around the world. It's an easy and accessible way to enjoy being outside during the cold winter months. Now is your chance to discover Red Wing's trail systems this winter by renting a pair of snow shoes from the Red Wing Park Naturalist program.

For more information on snowshoe rentals go to https://bit.ly/3YtDNwy

12/21/2022

Last week, City Council approved Red Wing's 3-year Equity Action Plan. The plan includes detailed steps for every department to take so government can work better for everyone. The plan will change and be reviewed over time to evaluate progress and anything that should be improved.

Read the complete plan here: https://www.red-wing.org/DocumentCenter/View/6223/Equity-Action-Plan-2023-2024-2025-PDF

12/16/2022

What a beautiful day!

12/13/2022

LWV Red Wing will be holding a Candidate Event on Thursday January 19th, 2023 around 6pm to meet the candidates running in the Goodhue County Commissioner Special Election for District 5 *Red WIng wards 3&4, and Wacouta Township). Please mark this on your calendar and stay tuned for details.

12/12/2022

Tomorrow is the last regular City Council meeting of 2022. See what's on the full agenda here: https://redwingmn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/5/overview

12/07/2022

Did you know? "Flushable" wipes actually shouldn't be flushed. They don't break down and are known to clog pipes and equipment. Toss them in the trash instead, and help keep your home plumbing and community sewer system functioning.

12/05/2022

¿Cómo nos afectan las fotos que tomamos en nuestra mente?
¿Cómo podemos desafiar nuestras propias presuposiciones?

Únase al fotógrafo y presentador de Minnesota Wing Young Huie para que nos guíe en la reflexión sobre nuestros hábitos diarios y cómo podemos abrirnos a nuevas perspectivas, una conversación a la vez.

Jueves, 8 de Diciembre - Sheldon Theatre
7:00 a 8:30 p.m. Presentación
8:30 a 9:30 p.m. Continuación de la conversación - en el tercer piso
No se requiere confirmación de presencia. Evento comunitario gratuito.
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How do the photos we take in our minds affect us?
How can we challenge our own assumptions?

Join Minnesota photographer and speaker Wing Young Huie as he guides us in thinking about our everyday habits and how we can open ourselves to new perspectives - one conversation at a time.

Thursday, December 8 - Sheldon Theatre
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Presentation
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Continue the conversation - 3rd Floor
No RSVP Required. Free Community Event.

12/05/2022

Work on the 2023 City budget and tax levy is wrapping up. You've still got one more opportunity to add your voice to that conversation, though. It's tomorrow's Truth in Taxation public hearing. Following the hearing, Council will hold a special meeting to vote on adopting the budget and levy. Click here to access the agendas: https://www.red-wing.org/129/Agendas-Meetings

12/04/2022

The views are always magnificent from this vantage point. Experience it for yourself!

Book your travel today: www.redwing.org/stay

12/03/2022

Marina? Been there. Refuse and recycling? Done that. Plowing snow? Misses it. After 30 years, there aren’t too many areas of Public Works that Lynn Nardinger, Deputy Director of Public Services, hasn’t explored.

Before becoming Superintendent and then Deputy Director of Public Services, Lynn spent time in almost every division of Public Works, including the cemetery, the shop, and out doing street maintenance. While Lynn misses snow plowing the most – it reminds him of riding with his dad when he was younger – he’s also particularly enjoyed working with the three major riverboat companies to get them to dock in Red Wing.

On a daily basis, Lynn’s in charge of overseeing street maintenance, underground utilities, fleet maintenance, and Ole Miss Marina. Being involved in big projects, like the renovation of Levee Park, has kept his job fun and interesting. No matter the task or project, Lynn is determined to see it through to completion, and the people and organizations he has worked with has made doing that gratifying.

Lynn doesn’t just see things through at Public Works, though. When he’s not on the clock, he’s upholding the legacy of the 148-year-old family farm in the Goodhue-Bellechester area where he cash crops roughly 360 acres. Lynn relaxes with weekend Gator rides and Sunday cruises with his wife, Peg, in a Camaro – the perfect ride for a Chevy guy through and through. He also loves getting to watch his five granddaughters grow up, and with the grandkids living within half a mile on either side of him, it’s easy to spend lots of time with them and catch their sporting events.

While there’s no contest between the title of grandpa and any he’s had over the last 30 years at Public Works, Lynn has done a phenomenal job in every role he’s held at the City of Red Wing. Join us in congratulating Lynn on his 30-year career achievement; our entire community has benefited from the work he’s done.

12/02/2022

We are selling Red Wing Water Park Passes for the 2023 Summer Season!

This will be your last chance to get your season passes at the 2022 rate! Mark your calendars - sale starts Monday, December 5!

12/01/2022

11/30/2022

City Beat: Snow Emergency Notifications, Truth in Taxation, and Policy and Practice Project Final Report

City Beat: Snow Emergency Notifications, Truth in Taxation, and Policy and Practice Project Final Report

Your fast, easy way to get City of Red Wing news November 29, 2022 It's a winter wonderland outside. While there won't be a snow emergency declared for this snowfall event, make sure you're in the kno

11/29/2022

Plows will be out in full force overnight to clean up today's snow, starting at 2 a.m. While no snow emergency is being declared, if you are able to park off street overnight, please do so to help our drivers. Find a list of off-street parking locations and maps here: https://www.red-wing.org/491/Snow-Emergencies

11/28/2022

What's on the agenda for tomorrow evening's City Council meeting? Find full information here: https://www.red-wing.org/129/Agendas-Meetings

11/27/2022

It’s Small Business Saturday! Your assignment for today is to shop small, shop local and let our small business owners know that Red Wing supports them.

11/27/2022

Remember, you can drop off for FREE. 👇

Getting into the holiday spirit this weekend? If you come across lights or cords that won't work anymore, don't just toss them in the trash. Dispose of them responsibly for free at a special drop-off location outside the Waste Campus office (1873 Bench Street) starting December 1. Drop-off site will be available until January 14, 2023.

11/26/2022

Dr. Susan Betcher files for Goodhue County Special Election

Dr. Susan Betcher files for Goodhue County Special Election

Lifelong Goodhue County District 5 resident, Dr. Susan Betcher, filed for candidacy in the upcoming special election.

11/24/2022

As we enter into the holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on where we have been and express our gratitude for partnerships this year. We are celebrating some important successes:
• We have increased the number of people served by more than 40% from the past two years.
• In Wabasha County, we have seen a 900% increase in the number of people served – leading us to move to a larger and more secure office to meet the community's needs.
• We expanded into Red Wing School District this year, providing advocacy and support to youth impacted by abuse.
• We are conducting more outreach in the community, including presenting on our model and services to schools and civic groups.
• We are fully on track to meet our fundraising goals for 2022. To help us reach those goals in this last month of the year, please visit our website to support our work. www.hope-coalition.org/donate

PS: If you are part of a group that would be interested in learning more about our goals and our path to success, please reach out to [email protected] to set up a presentation.

11/22/2022

Photos from Mitakuye Owasin: Prairie Island and Red Wing's post

11/22/2022

Red Wing’s Holiday Stroll on Friday, November 25, is the perfect opportunity to visit its small businesses. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3TNHIRo! For more , click here: https://bit.ly/3rWmdmN

11/21/2022

Without the City of Red Wing Government, we couldn't put on the Holiday Stroll. They provide in-kind services like putting up the giant tree, delivering picnic tables, garbage cans, and barricades. They even provide us with patrol officers and reserve officers to help keep everyone safe. Thank you, City of Red Wing for being a MAJOR Sponsor of this year's Holiday Stroll.

11/21/2022

Please try to attend. This is going to be amazing. AND it's free!!

Check out this free community event on December 8 at the Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts. Join Minnesota photographer and speaker Wing Young Huie as he guides us in thinking about our everyday habits and how we can open ourselves up to new perspectives, one conversation at a time.

The City is a partner in this event, sponsored by RiseUp Red Wing. Questions? Call 651.385.3618.

11/19/2022

The snow has stopped for the moment, but there will be more in store for us soon enough. Make sure you get notified when enough snow falls to prompt a snow emergency by signing up here: https://www.red-wing.org/list.aspx

Get more information about snow emergencies here: https://www.red-wing.org/491/Snow-Emergencies

11/19/2022

Consider supporting HOPE Coalition while you consider all you are grateful for this coming week.

Our Outpost location is running low on some commonly requested items for the clients that we serve. If you are willing and able, please consider dropping off any of these most needed items to our offices on Old West Main. Feel free to call 651-388-9360 Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm with any questions regarding donations.

11/18/2022

Photos from Red Wing Downtown Main Street's post

11/17/2022

11/16/2022

11/16/2022

City Beat: Holiday Stroll, The Scoop on Redevelopment, and A Free Event at the Sheldon

City Beat: Holiday Stroll, The Scoop on Redevelopment, and A Free Event at the Sheldon

Your fast, easy way to get City of Red Wing news November 15, 2022 Get ready to rock and stroll! The Holiday Stroll in downtown is back on Friday, November 25. Plans are in place for horse-drawn wagon

11/14/2022

There's a lot happening in the City Council Chambers tomorrow evening. Get info on the City Council & Port Authority Board workshop and the regular City Council meeting here: https://www.red-wing.org/129/Agendas-Meetings

11/13/2022

The More You Know: Episode 3 City Council

Thank you for making these informative, short videos. Worth a watch!

11/12/2022

We're super bummed to announce that our fundraiser next week has been cancelled. Due to an issue out of our control we had to cancel the spaghetti dinner. We're hoping to reschedule it for sometime in early 2023.

11/12/2022

Shop, shop, shop! These ladies give amazing customer service!!

The ladies at Red Wing Restyle Tootsie Too's sure are enjoying assisting the wave of shoppers this weekend! What an awesome team!

Girls Just Wanna Shop

11/12/2022

11/12/2022

New faces coming to council

New faces coming to council

After a lengthy and contentious campaign and election year, the Red Wing City Council will have some new faces joining the council chambers.

11/11/2022

Anyone care to join me?

Ready! See you at 9:20am tomorrow!

11/11/2022

Buckthorn Wreath Making, Ages 16+
Take a pesky invasive species and turn it into something beautiful! We’ll learn how to ID buckthorn and how to remove it if you find it on your property. Then we’ll use precut buckthorn branches to weave a wreath and embellish with evergreen boughs and other festive items.

For more information or to register go to https://bit.ly/3yx3S2t

11/11/2022

Heads up! Today is the last day of the year for driving up to Memorial Park before the gates close. Hiking access remains available year-round.

11/11/2022