Creating partnerships and building relationships is important. A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Prairie Island Indian Community and the City of Red Wing aims to do just that. Its purpose is to form a basis for future partnerships, create a system for stronger communication, and formalize an information-sharing agreement related to land and capital improvement projects. City Council approved the document last night, after the Prairie Island Tribal Council approved it earlier this month. This is a foundational document that both communities are entering into with good faith and goodwill. Read the full document here.

If you're 100% satisfied with the information on the Value and Classification Notice you received in March, you can skip this article! If you don't agree with the valuation amount on your property or have questions, contact the Goodhue County Assessor's Office at 651-385-3040 as soon as possible and their staff will be able to help. Most concerns can be solved with just a phone call, but if you're unable to reach a resolution, the Red Wing Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. Visit Goodhue County's website or read the City Q&A on property taxes for more details.

Brodee Stanford, Apprentice Assistant Operator at the Wastewater Treatment Plan, knows his job – and does it very well. In fact, he received the Class D Operator of the Year Award from the Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association Southeast section. The award recognizes an individual with a Class D wastewater license for outstanding achievement in operations and dedication to the wastewater profession. Brodee's barely been with the City for a year and is already earning awards; what a way to start a career! Thanks for your hard work, Brodee!

Spring is here and that means Red Wing Earth Week 2022 is just around the corner. The week will be jampacked with events, activities, challenges, and educational opportunities. Check out the full schedule on the Earth Week website, and dive into ways to educate, advocate, and mitigate. Together we can make a difference. What will you do?

For everyone:

at the Red Wing Public Library

For Landlords and Businesses:

at the Red Wing Public Library

From our water source to our bluffs, there's a lot that goes into getting water where it needs to go in Red Wing. It's a complex system, but with changes to the water and sewer portions of your utility bill coming this summer, we want to make everything clear. In August, your utility bill will reflect rate changes that go into effect on July 1. These changes affect both the fixed fee you pay for water availability and the variable fee you pay that is based on your usage. Single-family home owners will see the smallest change. Click here for more information and a Q&A about the whole process.

How will Red Wing be using the funds it's receiving this year from the federal American Rescue Plan Act? After a 4-1 vote from City Council last night, now we know. Of the $863,466.90 the City will receive, the Arts & Culture Commission will receive $75,000 for art initiatives. A business loan program for veteran-owned, women-owned, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) -owned businesses will receive $100,000. The Port Authority will also be asked to contribute $50,000 to that program. The remainder of the ARPA funds will go into the Water and Sewer Utility Fund. Want more information about how the funds were distributed? Watch this clip from last night's City Council meeting.

City Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 7 at 5 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m.