What is it like to own a retail store? Here's your chance to find out. Ask local experts during a two-hour Q&A session from 6-8 p.m. on May 4. Panelists include the owners of Phileo Style, Red Wing Bicycles Company, Whimsy's Closet, and Uffda Shop. Click here for more information and to register. |
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File to run for City Council
May 17 to 31
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Wherever you live in Red Wing, there is a City Council seat open in the next election, and your chance to file for a spot is almost here. Filing dates are May 17 to May 31 for both the August 9 special election (Ward 2) and the November 8 general election (At-Large, Wards 1 & 2, Ward 3, Ward 4). If you want to run for office, file at City Hall during those dates. Find out what you need to know about becoming a candidate here, and click here for details on this year's elections. Becoming a Council member is a great way to give back to your community. Maybe it's your time! |
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Chickens and Bees: What Will It Be? |
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To bee or not to bee? Will the chicken cross the road into Red Wing backyards? After last spring's survey results, those questions are back on the table, and we want to hear more from you! Public hearings at the next Advisory Planning Commission meeting will help determine the fate of ordinances to allow bees and chickens within city limits. After hearing your feedback, the Advisory Planning Commission will make recommendations to the City Council. So whether you want to hear buzzing or clucking – or neither – in your backyard, show up and make your voice heard. |
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Public Hearings
Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m.
City Council Chambers
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Open Houses - May 10 & May 18 |
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Water and Sewer Fee Changes
Open House for Everyone:
May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Library
Open House for
Landlords and Businesses:
May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Library
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Water and Sewer rates are changing in Red Wing beginning in July. You'll notice the change on the bill you receive in August, but you don't have to wait until then to learn why the rates are changing, who will be affected, and by how much. Come to one of two open houses being held in May and talk directly to City staff about your specific property. You can also check out our web page, our question & answer page, or call our utilities staff directly at (651) 385-5112. Rates are changing soon; let's talk about it now. |
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The Red Wing Fire Department, along with others from around the area, geared up to help Ukraine earlier this month. Red Wing donated 11 expired sets of bunker gear to a collection from other area fire departments to be sent overseas. While the donated equipment no longer meets industry compliance standards here, it's all still in good shape and will be gratefully accepted in Ukraine. Chaplain Ministries International will ship the gear to Ukraine, though it may be directed elsewhere if that country cannot safely accept it. We're proud that our Fire Department was part of this important initiative. |
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Red Wing's Economy Report Card 2022 |
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Red Wing's Report Card continues to roll out with this week's new section – The Economy. Some of the news is striking. Our median gross household income at $57,056 is well below that of the county and state, and 16.7% of our children live below the poverty line. The economic effects of COVID-19 aren't completely clear yet, but the new Census numbers can help us see where we're at and how we can make improvements. Questions on the Report Card? Call 651-385-3618. |
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Stormwater is a big deal in Red Wing. What goes down our storm drains ends up in our local bodies of water, like the Mississippi River, so we do everything we can to keep everything but water out of them. That's where the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) comes in. Here are a few top stormwater takeaways from 2021:
- Seventy-one participants adopted 116 drains in Red Wing through Adopt-a-Drain.
- Eleven illicit discharges (such as spills or illegal dumping) were reported, resulting in verbal warnings and clean-up.
- Eleven site plan reviews and 34 construction site inspections were conducted to help prevent construction stormwater runoff.
Watch the full stormwater presentation during Monday's City Council meeting here. If you have any input on the SWPPP, email us at swppp@ci.red-wing.mn.us. |
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Tristan Olson is one of the newer faces at the Red Wing Police Department, but he's proven himself to be part of the team over the past year. After starting his law enforcement career with the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, Tristan joined the Red Wing Police Department in January 2021. He completed field training and passed his probationary period this January. On Monday, Tristan took the Patrol Officer oath of office and had his badge pinning ceremony at the City Council meeting. Congratulations on this milestone! Watch Tristan's full introduction and badge pinning here.
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Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m.
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City Council
City Council Chambers
Monday, May 9 at 6 p.m.
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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m.
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m.
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