Goodhue County
Goodhue County announces third confirmed case of COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a third positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This third case is of a resident in their 40s, who was in contact with a known positive case. This patient is in isolation at home and recovering.
Minnesota is in its...
Childcare group accepting Provider of the Year nominations
Feb 26, 2020
Goodhue County Licensed Child Care Association (GCLCCA) is now accepting nominations for Provider of the Year.
Members of the community, parents of children in child care and fellow providers are encouraged to nominate a provider for this recognition.
To be nominated they must be a licensed...
Friends of the Fair will meet Feb. 25 in Zumbrota
Feb 12, 2020
The Goodhue County Friends of the Fair will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Zumbrota Public Library.Updates on the livestock facility upgrade project at the county fairgrounds will be given.The public is invited to attend. People can learn more at gc-friends-of-...
Novel coronavirus outbreak is evolving
Feb 12, 2020
By Nina ArnesonHealth and HumanServices DirectorGoodhue CountyInformation about the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak is evolving and changes quickly. It can be hard to keep up, and we know there is also misinformation circulating. To make sure you have the most accurate information, we...
Goodhue County: Drotos' year to lead
Feb 12, 2020
Goodhue County Commissioner Paul Drotos was elected president of the County Board during the first meeting of 2020. His fellow members unanimously elected Drotos chair and Commissioner Barney Nesseth vice chair.
Drotos represents the eastern portion of Red Wing and Wacouta Township.
Q: How long...
Goodhue County reschedules solid waste hearing to Feb. 18
Jan 15, 2020
Goodhue County residents will have another opportunity to voice opinions about the solid waste plan that the county and city of Red Wing are working towards.
According to Goodhue County Public Works Director Greg Isakson, the county is required to publish notices about the solid waste hearing in...
Drotos to chair Goodhue County Board in 2020
Jan 15, 2020
Paul Drotos was named chairman of the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday as the county board met for the first time in 2020.
The board rotates its chairmanship, and Drotos, the District 5 commissioner whose district encompasses southern Red Wing and Wacouta Township, will take his...
January is the perfect time to test homes for radon
Jan 8, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month to raise awareness about the risks of radon in our homes. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers causing more than 21,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Because of our geology...
Hanni updates commissioners on Goodhue County buffer zone compliance
Nov 20, 2019
Goodhue County commissioners heard from Land Use Director Lisa Hanni, who updated the board on the compliance of landowners to implement buffer strips along local waterways.
Hanni said letters for corrective action were sent to 37 landowners concerning 43 parcels in December 2018. Those letters...
Goodhue County sends solid waste ordinance draft to MPCA
Nov 20, 2019
Goodhue County is getting down to the final steps of its solid waste designation ordinance, part of the county’s overall plan to enter the closed landfill agreement with the state.
On a 3-2 vote, with newly sworn-in Commissioner Linda Flanders voting with the majority, the board agreed to submit...
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