RE top 10: Red Wing YMCA poised for another 150 years
Story No. 10: In January, the Y kicked off what was to be a yearlong sesquicentennial celebration. The pandemic put a halt to that, but the board members, trustees and staff shifted to work with schools and civic organizations to address people’s needs. Written By: Anne Jacobson | ×
Red Wing YMCA Executive Director Mike Melstad stands in the lobby next to Joe Saul s plaque while holding a photo of the 1909 building. Melstad, who served as director from 2008-2020, noted that Saul became physical director in 1916 and continued to serve until retiring as executive director in 1958. Camp Pepin was established during Saul’s tenure. Ruth Nerhaugen / Contributor