ST. PAUL — After plowing through more than 122,000 votes cast, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today the eight winners of its inaugural Name a Snowplow contest. One snowplow in each of MnDOT’s eight districts will officially be named this month.

Goodhue County Board of Commissioners held their meeting virtual on March 2 to discuss important issues.

The Cannon Falls City Council will meet tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., for their regular meeting. 

Dakota County residents can help their yard and save money through the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota compost bin and rain barrel sale.

Gov. Tim Walz closed his portion of Thursday's news conference with optimism, hoping that this summer, he'll be able to walk around the State Fair and enjoy a corn dog. 

RED WING — The option to step down or be fired provided to be no option at all, former Red Wing Chief of Police Roger Pohlman said in breaking his silence Feb. 20. Pohlman, whom the City Council terminated the night before, released his first public comment Saturday afternoon since being pla…

Respondents to an annual Manufacturing Business Conditions Survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis say they expect mostly unchanged or improved conditions in 2021. 

In a news release from Governor Tim Walz's office on Wednesday, all middle and high school students can return to the classroom for hybrid or in-person learning beginning Feb. 22. 

Dakota County Fix-It Clinics have looked different this last year, but the same skilled assistance is available for free. Residents can get help repairing household items, electronics and more during Fix-It Clinics held virtually each month.

Dakota County residents with a passion for art are encouraged to apply for the county’s Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee.

The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday that two lawsuits have been filed against restaurants that have been operating without a license, following a history of noncompliance, a news release said.

As part of their consent agenda, the Cannon Falls City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a part-time police officer at their meeting on Feb. 2.

RED WING—Goodhue County Board members voted 4-1 to approve the next installment of the Lake Byllesby project. 

A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana and tiers of expungement for people with prior cannabis convictions was introduced this week. 

The public is invited to a hearing at tonight's Cannon Falls City Council meeting about a number of properties that have not paid their water/sewer bills. 

Brad Anderson knows that to be successful as the county board chair you need to be patient enough to solve puzzles. 

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today updated its COVID-19 testing recommendations, focused primarily on young Minnesotans returning to schools, youth sports, and extracurricular activities - especially those ages 12-25.

Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in December, down from a revised 4.5% in November, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The tenth of a percentage point tick down was due to people leav…

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 19 approved a fourth round of grants totaling up to $8.3 million to businesses and nonprofit organizations suffering financially due to COVID-19.

RED WING — For the Goodhue County Board, the new year began with the swearing-in of members and the election of chair and vice chair. 

With a new year comes new laws. 

Prior to the new year beginning, both Dakota County and Goodhue County received the COVID-19 vaccinations. 

ST. PAUL — After numerous special sessions, Minnesota lawmakers have a deal that will help businesses and extend unemployment benefits.

In an address to the state Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz announced that health care workers and long-term care residents will be the first people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

The Cannon Falls City Council held their final public meeting of the year discussing the proposed 2021 budget and levy on Dec. 1. 

All new property owners (or qualified relatives) who changed residences during the past year and use the residence for homestead before Dec. 1, 2020 must apply for homestead status with their county assessor by Dec. 15.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped significantly in October, down to 4.6%, a news release from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). 

Outside of Nook, a St. Paul bar and grill, on Nov. 24, Gov. Tim Walz announced he is seeking relief for Minnesota bars, restaurants, and gyms that have been forced to close to due COVID-19.

ZUMBROTA – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on Nov. 20 the preliminary results of the noise wall voting process for the Highway 52, Cannon Falls to Zumbrota Project. 

In an address to Minnesotans Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz announced further restrictions as COVID-19 continues to surge and hospitals and their health care workers struggle to combat the virus. 

A number of news sources are saying Gov. Tim Walz will impose further restrictions on bars, restaurants, fitness centers and area sports on Wednesday. 

The state of Minnesota is offering COVID-19 saliva testing for free for any person who feels they need a test. 

As part of their consent agenda during the Nov. 5 meeting, Cannon Falls City Council approved money from two townships to go towards the Cannon Falls Ambulance Service. 

A discussion brought forth by Cannon Falls City Council Member Mary Jill Bringgold ended with keeping the Farmer’s Market in its current location on Nov. 5, 4-2. 

In an effort to curb COVID-19 and help reduce strains on hospitals across the state, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that restaurant and bar closing times will be earlier beginning on Friday. 

Due to record high numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Minnesota and in Goodhue County, contacting cases is taking longer. 

The Cannon Falls City Council voted Thursday to replace the Cannon Falls Police Department’s squad car video server and purchase five body cameras. 

Gov. Tim Walz and other local officials toured Lake Byllesby Dam on Oct. 26, a week after passing a $1.9 billion dollar bonding bill that will partially benefit the area. 

County Road 6 in Zumbrota has been under construction since August 17, as crews regrade the road between Trunk Highway 58 and 435th Street.  

When snow begins to fall, the Cannon Falls Police Department wants to remind residents that snow removal is costly when it has to be done twice. 

A unanimous vote by the Cannon Falls City Council Monday night put the Third Street Bridge on track for being open next October after approving an engineering agreement and Goodhue County agreement to restore the bridge. 

We continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases in our county, state and nation. Nearly 80 news cases were reported over the past two weeks. As of October 7, 2020, Goodhue County has had 428 lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Twenty-two of those cases have required hospitalization. 

Prior to the Nov. 3 election, city council and school board candidates were asked questions by the Cannon Falls Beacon that voters should know about heading to the polls:

Prior to the Nov. 3 election, city council and school board candidates were asked questions by the Cannon Falls Beacon that voters should know about heading to the polls:

Prior to the Nov. 3 election, city council and school board candidates were asked questions by the Cannon Falls Beacon that voters should know about heading to the polls:

Prior to the Nov. 3 election, city council and school board candidates were asked questions by the Cannon Falls Beacon that voters should know about heading to the polls:

Prior to the Nov. 3 election, city council and school board candidates were asked questions by the Cannon Falls Beacon that voters should know about heading to the polls: