Republican Eagle

To the editor, We hear a great deal about voter fraud and “rigged” elections. What we hear less about are the ordinary citizens—and the many safeguards—protecting our elections every Election Day. I recently read an excellent explanation written by election judges that reminded me just how many checks are built into Minnesota’s voting system. Election judges are not there to help a political party win. They are there to make sure eligible voters can vote and that every valid ballot is counted.

To the editor, I am writing on behalf of Liz Magill, candidate for the office of Red Wing City Council. While my comments are not intended as a formal assessment of any candidate’s competency or qualifications, I want to share my personal perspective based on knowing Liz for several years. Liz is thorough, competent, and passionately committed to the values and success of Red Wing and its residents.

The superintendent of Red Wing Public Schools on Thursday said issues surrounding the rollout of a new bus company partnership led to an "ugly" first day of school for the district on the transportation side. Bob Jaszczak made his comments during a phone interview Thursday, the third day of the 2026-27 public school year in Red Wing. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, multiple parents of children in the school system took to various social media channels to voice their displeasure.

For 60 years, artists have arrived in Red Wing each fall with paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber, sculpture and countless other original artworks. Musicians have filled the streets and parks with music. Families have returned year after year. And generations of visitors have gathered to experience art and community together. On Oct.

Pierce County farmers, residents, and GROWW members gathered outside the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Service Center in Eau Claire Monday evening to celebrate a major clean-water victory and call for statewide action to protect Wisconsin’s water, family farms, and rural communities. GROWW issued a press release about the gathering.

January 19, 1951 - August 25, 2026 Daniel Lee "Dan" MacLaren, age 75, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on August 25, 2026, at University Hospital in Madison, Wis., surrounded by the ironclad love of his family. Dan's journey began on January 19, 1951, in Aberdeen, S.D., born to the late Glenwood C. and Leone (Bare) MacLaren. He grew up in Aberdeen, graduating from Aberdeen Central High School before sharpening his skills at Lake Area Technical Institute.

Six candidates, including three incumbents, are set to square-off for three at-large seats on the Red Wing school board in November. Incumbents Jim Bryant, Terese "Mrs B" Bjornstad and Rachel Marshall Schoenfelder will attempt to keep their places on the seven-person board while challengers Carmen Bertelsen, Kim Hudson and Natasha Yates also look to gain election.

Red Wing's police chief said Monday that the city's police department could enter into an agreement with Pierce County to share automatic license plate recognition camera information. At the Red Wing City Council meeting on Aug. 24, police chief Nick Sather told councilmembers that discussions about sharing data with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office have happened, though no firm agreement had yet been reached.

Beverly Elaine (Borgen) Anderson, age 76, passed away Saturday August 8, 2026 at her home in Chinook Montana. Bev was born July 17, 1950 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Harold and Gladys (Syversrud) Borgen. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1968, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota. It was there she met Joe Anderson from Red Wing, Minnesota.

With the new school year set to begin Tuesday, Red Wing Public Schools Superintendent Bob Jaszczak said at the last board meeting that he was pleased with how enrollment figures were trending. At the Red Wing School Board meeting at Red Wing High School on Aug. 24, Jaszczak said the district was on pace to come close to projected enrollment figures for the 2026-27 school year. As of midday on Aug.