Amid problems with the federal college financial aid application in recent months, the number of Red Wing students who have completed an application for the 2024-25 school year has dropped.
John R. Diercks, 76, of Goodhue, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born February 19th, 1947, in Red Wing, to Albert and Esther (Vieths) Diercks, the fifth of six children. He was baptized and confirmed at rural Goodhue’s St. John’s Lutheran Church. There, he served as church treasurer and secretary as a faithful, lifelong member. John graduated from Goodhue High School in 1965. He went on to further his education in Winona, becoming a machinist upon the completion of his certification. He began working at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, where he helped design and engineer the first prosthetic knee - something he was proud of. After nine years with Mayo, John left to farm full time. He also sold seed corn and was involved with the Goodhue Community in various organizations and committees, such as the Goodhue Lion’s, Goodhue Jaycee’s, and the Goodhue Township Board. In his free time, John enjoyed fishing, boating, playing cards, tractor pulls, and going to the races at Deer Cr
John R. Diercks, 76, of Goodhue, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born February 19th, 1947, in Red Wing, to Albert and Esther (Vieths) Diercks, the fifth of