Weekly Newsletter 11.23.2022 |
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From all of us to you, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful each and every day for our volunteers and members. The support you give to the chamber and the community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.
-The Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce Team and Board of Directors
We had each team member say what they were most thankful for in their personal lives below. This time of year is a great opportunity to reflect on all the blessings that surround us.
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I am thankful for all that God continues to bless us with. I am grateful for all of the experiences we get to enjoy, the adventures we are able to take, and the good health we are continually blessed with. The people we get to cherish life with, grow together with, and receive encouragement from are truly remarkable. My husband, sons, family, and dear friends are the greatest blessings of all. -Michelle Larson
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I am thankful for an abundance of blessings in my life. Good health is indeed a treasured blessing. My family and friends are among my greatest blessings. Thank you to everyone who is part of my life. -Marion Fitschen
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I am thankful for the ability to kayak, hike, snowshoe, and explore this awesome River City that we live in. Along with fuzzy socks, cozy blankets, and good books. Rounding it out with friends, family, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! -Laura Aadalen
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I’m thankful I get to enjoy TWO delicious meals this Thanksgiving with family. I’m excited to be wearing expandable stretchy pants, getting so much attention from family pets and all the laugher that will be had. Let’s make this Thanksgiving perfect with a Vikings win – SKOL Vikes! -Becca Spain
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Celebrate, we must! The 21st Annual Holiday Stroll is this Friday, November 25th. The Holiday Stroll is for everyone and anyone that loves the Holiday season. There will be visits with Santa, Horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa, special Star Wars-themed activities, a lighted parade, and so much more! See the full list of details here.
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Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday! This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Stop by your favorite stores, restaurants, and service providers and show them how much you care. Let's kick off the season in a meaningful way by shopping and dining small!
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We were the proud to be the sponsor of this year’s Holiday Stroll Medallion Hunt! |
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Augie and Anthony were the successful winners of this year's Holiday Stroll Medallion Hunt - a job well done!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the hunt for the Medallion. We were thrilled to be the sponsor for this event and hope everyone had as much fun as we did! The clues started last Wednesday, and the Medallion was found Tuesday evening of this week. The Medallion was placed in front of The Market Home + Design at the base of the light pole just outside their building along the city property line.
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Here are the full list of clues and how we came up with them.
1.A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… a medallion was hid to celebrate this holiday! Look up and down and all around for a medallion could be found.
~We couldn’t make it too easy on the first day of the hunt.
2.Do. Or do not. There is no try. There’s no need to look to the sky.
~Medallion was placed at the base of the light pole - look down, not up to the sky.
3.May the force be with you as you create your happy place.
~The Market Home + Design offers an amazing selection of home décor and furniture as you create your happy place.
4.In a world full of snow and ice, we glide on Hoth but steer clear of the Wampas.
~The metal banners along Hwy. 61 in Red Wing are all unique to our area, the one featured in front of The Market Home + Design is a pair of ice skates.
5.Don’t find your lack of faith disturbing as you read this riddle but just know to go towards the middle.
~The Medallion was placed in the middle between The West End District and Downtown District. This was central to the boundaries of where the Medallion could be hidden.
6.Stay on target your quest is near for one day this was a place to purchase a beer.
~This building was once the VFW in Red Wing, a place where you could purchase a beer.
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This week our office was getting into the holiday spirit by decorating our windows for the Holiday Song Window Display Contest hosted by Red Wing Downtown Mainstreet! Be sure to walk by our building and check out the beautifully decorated windows. Our chosen theme 'No Place Like Home for the Holidays' features a lovely cityscape of Red Wing. Everyone's festive windows enhance to the charm of this very magical season in our community! |
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We dropped by Potter Ridge Senior Living last Friday for their bake sale fundraiser. They had a delicious spread of homemade baked goods available for purchase. Each of us went away with so many tasty treats for the home and office!
On Tuesday we were invited to a Customer Appreciation Event hosted by Falk Auto Body & Glass. We stopped by for a delightful lunch and dropped off toys for their Toys for Tot drive. It was so thoughtful to be included in their event!
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Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 29th
5:00pm - 6:30pm
443 West 3rd St.
Plan on joining us for our next Business After Hours hosted by our friends at Sheldon Theatre.
These networking events are a great way to connect with others, learn more about fellow businesses and hear about what's new with our host business too! Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 388-4719. You can register in advance, although not required.
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AM Expresso
Friday, December 2nd
7:30am-9:00am
1971 Neal Street, Red Wing
AM Expresso events are an excellent way to connect with others, learn more about fellow businesses and hear about what's new with our host business too!
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 388-4719.
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It is FREE for Chamber Members to advertise in the Member-to-Member section. If you would like to promote your business free to Chamber Members, this is the spot to do it! Simply get us your information by 9AM on Monday (50 words or less) and we will help you promote your event or business. To participate, you must be a Chamber member. Offers can run up to 4 times. Send your information to frontdesk@redwingchamber.com.
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- REMINDER! Sign up for 2023 AM Expresso and Business After Hours is now open. Spaces are given on a first come first serve basis.
- Do you have old denim jeans or extra golf balls that need to be donated? Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce will take them! We are working on the theme for our Annual Meeting and planning for our next Annual Golf Tournament. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Donations can be dropped off at the Chamber Office during our normal business hours. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
- Jimmy's Pub located in the St. James Hotel will be open for one night only! Stop by for a drink on Friday, November 25th during the evening of the Holiday Stroll. They will be open starting at 4pm.
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There are so many exciting events happening this time of year! Here are some of the upcoming activities going on in November and December that you won't want to miss.
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Visit Minnesota state parks for free on Friday, November 25th. Click here for more details.
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Compost is a-peeling! Would you like a City-operated curbside food scraps collection service? Take this survey and let them know. The survey asks how likely your household would be to participate in a food scraps collection service and what kind of service option you prefer. As a thank you for completing the survey, respondents from Red Wing are eligible to win one of three $5 gift cards (one entry per person, one prize per household). Act now. The survey closes November 30.
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On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Red Wing Police received a call for assistance from a Goodhue County Sheriff's Deputy who had located a damaged vehicle in a city-owned parking lot along Levee Road. Click here to read more.
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Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Palnt's Unit 1 resumed operations November 9 after employees and contractors finished up planned refueling and maintenance projects on the plant. Click here to read more.
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Road Closure in the 700 Block of W. 3rd St. from Dakota St. to Fulton St. will begin November 10, 2022. The road will be closed to allow for excavation and installation of a new water and sewer service. Click here to read more.
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November 11 is Veterans Day and to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, the National Eagle Center will offer complimentary admission for all veterans during the month. Read more here.
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A warm, safe play to stay is essential during cold Minnesota winters. For those experiencing homelessness locally, Hope and Harbor has opened its overnight shelter for its fourth season. Last night, City Council approved $7,500 for Hope and Harbor for this fall and the coming winter. The locally-run shelter operates out of Red Wing churches from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. through March. Click here for more information or to sign up to volunteer. Those experiencing homeless right now can call Hope & Harbor at 651-764-4294
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We Can Be More Than Strangers
Thursday, December 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sheldon Theatre - Free!
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How do the photos we take in our minds affect us? How can we challenge our own quick assumptions about people? Join Minnesota photographer and speaker Wing Young Huie as he guides us in thinking about our everyday habits and how we can open ourselves up to new perspectives, one conversation at a time. Come to the Sheldon Theatre Thursday, December 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Then head to the 3rd floor if you want to continue the conversation from 8:30 to 9:30. This event is free and no RSVP is required. The City is a partner in this event, sponsored by RiseUp Red Wing. Questions? Call 651.385.3618.
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The Scoop on Redevelopment
An Update on Exciting New Spots
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The white building known as "Bauer Built" on Old West Main Street has been sitting vacant for quite a while. But positive steps are happening – City Council last night approved the Port Authority's recommendation to work with developer Rebound Partners. Tentative plans include a food hall for locally developed restaurants or local chefs/restaurateurs. To see details, check out this preliminary proposal. More news will follow soon.
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Three parcels downtown are being proposed for new apartments – mostly a range of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom market-rate units. If the proposal passes, the area where Mike's Barbershop sits on West Fourth Street, plus the upper floor of Hallstrom's, will house the new units. The developer is asking that the three parcels create a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, with TIF assistance from the City. You're invited to a public hearing on the proposal on November 28 at 6 p.m. Watch the TIF presentation the City saw Monday night.
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