Red Wing Community Pulse

• Mark your calendars: Severe Weather Awareness Week runs April 13–17, 2026, with statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Thursday,...

Boost for Red Wing High families and fans: MSHSL and KSTC-TV (45TV) extend exclusive broadcast/streaming deal through 2030-31 school year.

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Red Wing Community Events

• Power of 100 Spring Impact: Power of 100 Red Wing held their Spring Impact event last Thursday at the St James Hotel,...

Key distinctions for protecting kids this summer:

• E-bikes (up to 1500W): Treated as motorized bicycles, no special license; kids under 15 barred...

Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County took home the Spring Impact Award at Power of 100 Red Wing's event last Thursday at St. James Hotel—over $15,000...

Discover dream homes in Rochester with 26 homes on tour, ranging in price, style, and location. Free, low-pressure event to tour, touch features, and...

• Mark your calendars: Red Wing Chamber's 39th Women's Leadership Event on April 28, 10am-3:30pm at Skyroom, Red Wing Golf Course—for connection and...

Get ready for an exciting walleye fishing showdown on the Mississippi River:

• Tournament dates: May 8-9, 2026, with 7am take-offs and 3pm weigh-ins...

Minnesota faces a school safety crisis with 157 staff injuries and 142 classroom clearings in grade schools—70% in K-3—driven by childhood trauma like...

Freebies Up for Grabs in Red Wing

• 🔥 Twin Bed: Twin bed in used-good condition available for free pickup in Red Wing.
• Small Coffee Table:...

Budget boost: Neighbors offering free home items in Red Wing—grab 'em fast!

• Twin bed in used-good condition, ideal for guest/child room; Red Wing...

Red Wing safety watch: Minnesota’s early release program off to a slow start—DOC says intentional—but early data raises questions about who is benefiting, amid racial disparity concerns.

• Rep. Elliott Engen arrested by White Bear Lake Police for alleged DWI; claimed sobriety while driving two intoxicated people, one following Rep....

Bundle up for early outdoor egg hunts—temps near 31° now, low 30s in southern MN like Red Wing.

• No strong winds: Safe visibility for Hwy 61 travel...

Safety alert: Minnesota-wide cop shortages are stretching patrol schedules in small and mid-size agencies.

• St. Cloud strained: 11 open slots in...

Southeast MN legislative gridlock stalls support for food and rent aid, frustrating access for residents like those in Red Wing.

• Local voice: Rep....

Boost for safety in the region: Washington County adopts new mass notification system.

Key features:

• Alerts via calls, texts, emails
• Covers severe weather, road closures, emergencies

Vital prep for Red Wing-area residents.

• Southeastern Minnesota, including Red Wing area, saw over an inch of rain from potent spring storm Wed-Thu, easing dry conditions.
• Highest totals...

Traffic Safety Campaigns

• 🔥 Distracted Driving Crackdown: Minnesota State Patrol launches monthlong distracted driving campaign with an...

• Heavy, wet snow storms define Northern Minnesota's April, ignoring spring calendar.
• Next batch Saturday; melt Sunday onward, highs near 50° by...