Highway 61 Reopens to Traffic North of Lake City as Construction Nears Completion

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jay Owens, P.E.City Engineer/Engineering DirectorEngineering Department651.385.3625jay.owens@ci.red-wing.mn.us

(October 3, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – The City of Red Wing would like to inform the public that the follow...

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday

For Immediate Release

Contact: Mike WarnerFire ChiefRed Wing Fire Department651.388.7141

Gordon RohrPolice ChiefRed Wing Police Department651.267.2612

(October 2, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – The Red Wing Police Department and Red Wing Fire Department ...

Jackson Street Closure for Concrete Pavement Sealing on Tuesday, October 3

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jay Owens, P.E.City Engineer/Engineering DirectorEngineering Department651.385.3625jay.owens@ci.red-wing.mn.us

(October 2, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – The City of Red Wing would like to inform the public that the follow...

Fire Department Promotes Cooking Safety During Fire Prevention Month

For Immediate Release

Contact: Mike WarnerFire ChiefRed Wing Fire Department651.388.7141

(October 2, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The Red Wing Fire Department is t...

Red Wing Fire Department Responds to Lightning Strike

For Immediate Release

Contact: Mike WarnerFire ChiefRed Wing Fire Department651.388.7141

(September 29, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – On September 29, 2023, at 7:51 a.m., the Red Wing Fire Department received a call reporting a possible lightning strik...

Lane Closure on Northbound Highway 61 Bridge Over Spring Creek

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jay Owens, P.E.City Engineer/Engineering DirectorEngineering Department651.385.3625jay.owens@ci.red-wing.mn.us

(September 25, 2023, Red Wing, Minn.) – The City of Red Wing would like to inform the public that the fol...

Limited Water Use Recommended During Drought Restrictive Response Phase

The City of Red Wing has received notification from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that prolonged dry weather has resulted in expansion of extreme drought in the Upper Mississippi-Black-Root watershed, in which Red Wing is located. Th...

Honoring Dakota Mural Wopida is October 9

All are invited to participate in the Honoring Dakota Mural Wopida on Monday, October 9 (Indigenous Peoples' Day and Chief Red Wing Day). 

"Wopida" is connecting all beings including the Great Spirit through the giving of thanks...

Tour Twin Bluffs Water Treatment Plant on October 14

Water is a critical resource, but few people understand how it gets from underground to their tap. Come learn about it during the Open House at the Twin Bluffs Water Treatment Plant (1468 Pioneer Road) on Saturday, October 14. How many gallons do we make ...

Visit Fire Station 1 During the Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 15

You're invited to the Red Wing Fire Department Fire Prevention Week Open House on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 15. Stop by Fire Station 1 (420 Plum St.) to:

• View fire trucks and ambulances
• Learn about fire safety and common household f...

Electronic Waste Collection Event is October 14

Dispose of old electronics and appliances responsibly at the annual Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, November 5, at the Waste Campus. Many electronic items and appliances will be accepted for free and others at reduced cost.

River Boat Docking Schedule

American Cruise Lines - American Symphony - Arrival Thursday, June 29 12:00 pm Departure Friday June 30, 5:30 pm

Viking River Cruises - Arrival  Saturday, July 8 11:00 am Departure Sunday, July 9 8:00 pm

American Queen Steamboat Company - American ...