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🌱 How did Goodhue boys basketball surge to No. 1?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Goodhue boys basketball surge to No. 1?
- How an award-winning data project could improve Goodhue’s public health response
Also on today's calendar: Dec 20 Community Saturday - Ornament Making — Red Wing Arts.
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 22 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 37, low: 34.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 40 and low of -3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota high school boys basketball state poll: Week 3 (startribune.com) — Goodhue boys basketball has climbed to No. 1 in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Class 2A rankings, jumping from third after former top teams slipped. The statewide poll also highlights movement for several other programs, but Goodhue’s rise to the top spot is the headline for local fans. 
• Association of Minnesota Counties announces 2025 County Achievement awards (southernminn.com) — Goodhue County is part of a regional health data project honored with a 2025 County Achievement Award, recognizing innovative real-time tracking of overdoses and suicides. The Association of Minnesota Counties highlighted six standout programs statewide, including this southeast Minnesota collaboration that should help local officials time prevention efforts more effectively for residents.
📸 Around Goodhue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goodhue
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Saturday - Ornament Making
Red Wing Arts, 418 Levee St, Red Wing
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Dec 20 Community Saturday - Ornament Making — Red Wing Arts
Red Wing Arts , 418 Levee St , Red Wing
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pine Island Panthers vs Austin and Waseca
Pine Island Public School (5 - 12) , 223 1st Ave SE #7518 , Pine Island
5:00 pm - Sheldon Theatre Board
Red Wing, MN Calendar
5:15 pm - Jingle Bell Jammie Jam Story Time
Red Wing Public Library , 225 East Avenue , Red Wing
6:00 pm - Swim & Dive: B/JV
Owatonna Middle School , OMS Pool , Owatonna
6:00 pm - Swim & Dive: B/V
Owatonna Middle School , OMS Pool , Owatonna
6:00 pm - Advisory Planning Commission
Red Wing, MN Calendar
7:00 pm - Central Livestock Association
Central Livestock Association , 44326 County 6 Blvd , Zumbrota
2:00 pm - Sister Cities Commission Special Meeting
Red Wing, MN Calendar
5:15 pm - Arts & Culture Commission Workshop
Red Wing, MN Calendar
5:30 pm - Central Livestock Association - special feeder sale
Central Livestock Association , 44326 County 6 Blvd , Zumbrota
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Goodhue. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Zumbrota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goodhue here.
🗞 Nearby News
Red Wing
- The Lovin' Spoonful drummer Mike Arturi talks highs, lows and high-hats of his multifaceted musical career (republicaneagle.com)
- Eighth graders set new best times in recent Winger swim meet (republicaneagle.com)
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