Big Turn is back! Over 200 bands across more that 20 locations will have downtown Red Wing grooving this Friday and Saturday as the Big Turn Music Festival returns. It's the perfect way to "Experience Red Wing Through Music." Snag your wristbands in advance online, or buy tickets the day of at the Sheldon Theatre. |
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What's in a Name: Smokey Row |
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Red Wing locals refer to an area in the West End District as Smokey Row, but you won't find it on any map. Where is it, and how did it get its name? Join Marshall Laidlaw as he takes us on a journey through time and this historic part of town. |
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Hi Park is getting a new look, but what that look will be is up to you. Whether you live in the area of Frenn Avenue and Fridell Crescent or just want to have an active voice in playgrounds around our community, we have an open house you'll want to attend. Head to Minnesota State College Southeast between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6, to give your opinion on playground design options and other park features. Playgrounds are made for the people who use them, so we want to hear what you would enjoy most. Questions? Call 651.385.3674. See you on March 6! |
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Hi Park Open House
Monday, March 6, 4-6:30 p.m.
MN State College Southeast
308 Pioneer Road
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Hitting the trails is a great way to get outside during the winter. If you’d like to give the skis or snowshoes a break or avoid them altogether, cleared paved trails may be the option for you. Public Works sweeps and/or plows several paved trails around town, many of them related to the parks and others cleared for students walking to school or their bus stop. Click here for a full list of cleared paved trails you can use to get some winter walking in.
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Recognizing Black History Month |
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We're in the middle of Black History Month, and in recognition, the Human Rights Commission is sponsoring an art and essay contest for 8th through 12th grade students. Students can submit their original artwork or essay on Black history through February 21. Submissions can be mailed or delivered to City Hall, 315 West Fourth St. Three awards of $25 each will be presented, and winners will be recognized at the March Human Rights Commissions meeting. Call 651.385.3618 with any questions. |
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Golf season is still weeks away, but that doesn't mean Mississippi National Golf Links (MNGL) has been sitting dormant all winter. Far from it, in fact. The Red Wing Nordic youth ski team has a longstanding working partnership with the golf course. Not only are there lit-up trails to enjoy, the team can also utilize the clubhouse space for pre- and post-practice activities. Trails are also open to public recreational use and provide just one more great thing you can do in Red Wing. Want to explore? Click here for a winter recreation trail map.
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GIS covers quite a bit in just three initials, but what exactly is it? GIS is short for Geographic Information Systems and includes digital mapping, data visualization, data analysis, and web apps. It's hard to sum up the value that GIS brings to city operations, but one great way you can start exploring it is through our GeoHub, which houses interactive Red Wing maps. Another great way to learn more about GIS is to hear it straight from City and County GIS Systems Specialist Leanne Knott, who presented to City Council last night. Watch her presentation here (item 7.C.) or click here for the slideshow presentation. |
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What has Downtown Main Street been up to this past year? Lots! Executive Director Megan Tsui presented to City Council last night about the state of Red Wing's downtown and West End areas. That includes the number of visitors, where they went, and even how Red Wing compares to other communities. Check it all out and see their ideas for moving forward in this presentation. For a detailed list of Downtown Main Street's major accomplishments over the last several years, click here.
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As Red Wing’s Rental License Program enters its second year, let us introduce you to the person behind the program on a day-to-day basis: Chad Edel. Chad has been the City’s Rental Housing Inspector since November 2021, and has been in charge of getting the database up and running, setting procedures in motion, and of course, inspecting properties. Inspections began on the east side of town last year and will generally work westward over a three-year cycle. So far, Chad says the program has been successful and that landlords and tenants have been helpful in making it a smooth process. Outside of his job making sure Red Wing’s rental units are safe, Chad enjoys watching sports with family, hiking with his dog, golfing, pheasant hunting, and being active with Scouting. Red Wing is Chad’s community too, and he’s happy in the role he plays to make it a great home for everyone who lives there.
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Sheldon Theatre Board Meeting
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, February 21, at 5:15 p.m.
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City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Monday, February 27, at 6 p.m.
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Advisory Planning Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m.
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Airport Board Meeting
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, March 1, at 4 p.m.
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