Goodhue County

Goodhue County receives Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

Mar 1, 2023

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Goodhue County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021. “The Certificate of...

Betcher wins Goodhue County special election

Feb 22, 2023

Susan Betcher has won the special election to be the county commissioner for Goodhue County District 5. On Feb. 14, 2023 Goodhue County held a Special Election, to fill the seat of former Commissioner Paul Drotos, for District 5. On Feb. 15, 2023 the Goodhue County Canvassing Board met to certify...

Goodhue County Hwy. 2 bridge closed after weight limits ignored

Feb 1, 2023

A Goodhue County Hwy. 2 bridge that was closed after structural defects were discovered and reopened with weight limits is closed once again, according to Goodhue County. The county closed bridge 25501 along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 2 last fall and later reopened it with posted weight...

Guilty plea in newborn’s death in 2003

Feb 1, 2023

On Jan. 25, Jennifer Lynn Matter, age 50, of Red Wing, appeared in Goodhue County District Court and entered a guilty plea to Second Degree Intentional Murder, in relation to the death of her newborn child that occurred in December 2003, according to a news release from Goodhue County. The factual...

Goodhue County Road 2 bridge reopens with limitations

Nov 23, 2022

The Goodhue County Public Works Department staff has reopened Bridge 25501 along County Road 2 with limitations. Weight limits have been set as the following: • A single unit vehicle is restricted to a weight of 24 Ton (or 48,000 lbs.), A semi is restricted to 40 Ton (80,000 lbs.), • A...

Goodhue County candidate questionnaires, and a letters update

Oct 26, 2022

The Graphic’s series of questionnaire responses from local candidates in the Nov. 8 election concludes in this issue with four candidates in two Goodhue County races: District 4 Commissioner and Sheriff. Those responses can be found on pages 10 and 11 of this issue. The series began on Oct. 6 with...

More details released about sudden bridge closure in Goodhue County

Oct 20, 2022

Goodhue County has release more information about the decision to close a bridge on Goodhue County Road 2 earlier this month. On the morning of Oct. 6th, 2022, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge safety inspectors noted a critical finding in the steel h-piling of Bridge 25501....

Inspection leads to emergency bridge closure

Oct 12, 2022

Goodhue County has closed bridge No. 25501 due to safety concerns. This bridge is located on County 2 Blvd. in Goodhue County. A routine inspection by the MN Department of Transportation revealed a critical finding which prompted immediate closure, according to the county. Goodhue County Road 2...

One-on-one breastfeeding support available

Aug 31, 2022

Breastfeeding is important for babies, mothers, other birthing parents, and families. Many families start breast/chestfeeding but are often not able to meet their goals due to lack of support. Goodhue County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supports families before and during their infant feeding...

Goodhue County plans hearing on District 5 vacancy

Aug 17, 2022

The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. to consider prospective appointees to temporarily fill the District 5 vacancy on the County Board of Commissioners. This hearing will be held in the County Board Room, 509 West 5th Street, Red...