Four seats are up for election this year in Red Wing. Will you fill one of them? Voters will elect their Mayor and council members for Ward 1, Ward 2, and Wards 3 & 4 combined, but before that can happen, we need candidates. Candidates can file to run between May 21 and June 4 at City Hall. Get details about running for local office in this City Q&A. What do you say? Are you ready to run?

Presentation at 6 p.m.

Public Library Foot Room

Tenants and landlords: Come to the Public Library this week to talk about the Rental License Program and resources available to you. Tenants, you're invited tonight (April 9), and landlords, come Thursday (April 11).

We'll discuss the following:

• Getting ready for an inspection

• Your feedback on the program

• Renter's insurance

• Housing Choice Vouchers

• Fire safety information

• Details on free classes

These meetings are open to the public. A presentation will be at 6:00, followed by a Q&A and time to connect one-on-one. Join us!

Presentation at 6 p.m.

Public Library Foot Room

Where would you like to improve safety on streets and sidewalks in Red Wing? Attend our City Open House to tell us! Come to the Public Library on Wednesday, April 24, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. at the

If you've ever considered serving your community as a Paid On Call Firefighter, here's your chance to see what it's like! We're accepting applications now and inviting anyone interested in applying to join us on Saturday, May 11, for an open house at the training tower at Station 2. The "show and tell" nature of the event will give you an opportunity to learn more about the position and get answers to any questions you might have. We're fired up to connect with you; come see what being a Paid On Call Firefighter is all about.

Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Station 2 Training Tower

4880 Moundview Drive

Red Wing Earth Week is less than two weeks away. How will you get involved? Whether you want to help keep our river clean, learn about establishing pollinator gardens, or explore and reconnect with nature, there are opportunities for you to participate. Find a list of activities throughout the week and information that can help you be an environmental steward year-round on the Earth Week webpage. Together we can make a difference.

Red Wing residents have weighed in on what they want to see in the new City Council Administrator. The Council Administrator is the City's top position, overseeing every department including Police, Fire, Public Works, Engineering, and all the rest. The Council Administrator also works closely with council members and ensures their vision for the City is followed. The current Council Administrator, Kay Kuhlmann, has worked hard in her position for 25 years and is retiring early next year. Last month, more than 300 residents answered an online survey to say what qualities they believe are important for the next person to fill those big shoes. You can read the survey's summary report here. Last night, council members voted to start the search for candidates, which will include internal and external applicants. More details to come in the following weeks.

April showers bring stormwater running into our storm drains, which in turn lead to the river. Just stormwater entering those drains is no problem, but when that stormwater picks up litter, yard debris, pesticides, and other contaminants, it's definitely a problem for our environment. Help us keep our storm drains clean and put a lid on stormwater pollution.