Goodhue County

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...

Betcher replaces ailing Drotos on Goodhue County Board

Jul 27, 2022

Citing illness, Paul Drotos has left the Goodhue County Board and asked to be replaced by Susan Betcher, a request his fellow commissioners granted. “Commissioner Paul Drotos has dedicated his life to being a public servant by ensuring the people’s interests are always put first. It is with this...

State takes over Goodhue County landfill and potential multi-million dollar liability

Jul 6, 2022

Back in 2002, Greg Isakson, Director of Goodhue County Public Works, first began planning to hand off the reigns on the county landfill to the state, according to a Goodhue County news release. Due to the landfill being unlined, if contaminant sampling were to pass a certain threshold the State...

Goodhue County EDA announces June 8 online housing summit

May 18, 2022

The Goodhue County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and its’ Housing Subcommittee in conjunction with Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) have finalized details for the 13th annual Goodhue County EDA Summit. This year, the event will be a discussion regarding rehabilitation...

A fairer alternative to the proposed Goodhue County redistricting plans

Mar 30, 2022

I’ve learned a lot about redistricting in the past two years and what can happen when it goes wrong. That’s why I was concerned when I looked at three proposed maps for Goodhue County’s five districts presented on January 18. It seemed obvious that existing district lines were being tweaked to meet...

Goodhue County residents should ask questions about redistricting maps