Red Wing community has questions about firing Police Chief Roger Pohlman
A letter from the city to Roger Pohlman stated a lack of trust and communication as major factors in his being fired on Friday night. 5:44 pm, Feb. 23, 2021 ×
Red Wing Police Chief Roger Pohlman, shown in this Feb. 20, 2018, file photo, was placed on paid administrative leave Monday while the city investigates allegations of misconduct.
RED WING After digesting the firing of Red Wing Police Chief Roger Pohlman, residents in the city have been left with a bad taste in their mouths. This decision by the council does not pass the smell test, said Liz Rickert, who identified herself as a resident of Goodhue County, during Monday s Red Wing City Council meeting.
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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