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Author Archives: jon swedien
Rauterkus chosen to lead city council
Ralph Rauterkus is the new Red Wing City Council President. His colleagues elected him to the post Tuesday during the council’s annual organizational meeting. He edged out Council member Dan Bender in a 4-3 vote, both council members having been … Continue reading
Automatic recount not mandated in Ward 4 race
There was some question Tuesday night whether an automatic recount would kick in for the very tight Red Wing City Council Ward 4 race. In that race Peggy Rehder nudged out Dan Johnson by a mere 15 votes. An automatic … Continue reading
Institute for Justice asks Supreme Court to hear case
The group of landlords and tenants challenging Red Wing’s rental inspection program are asking the state’s high court to hear their objections to the legally embattled law. The law firm representing them, the Institute for Justice, made it official Thursday … Continue reading
Planning Commission punts on chicken law
Chicken lovers prepare to be disappointed. During its meeting Tuesday the Red Wing Advisory Planning Commission was asked to consider whether residents should be allowed to raise chickens — hens but not roosters — in their backyards. The commission took … Continue reading
