Red Wing: Developers, redevelopment wanted

Red Wing is tweaking its image in 2017 by selling itself less as a picturesque river town than as a location for a corporate headquarters and where developers can find a customer friendly attitude at City Hall.

The Mississippi River city is taking a cue from nearby Winona and Rosemount by marketing itself as a development and redevelopment destination. Red Wing is home to the headquarters of Red Wing boots and known for its namesake pottery, antique shops and historic architecture.

Now, the city of 16,500 is looking beyond its history, as it expects to hire its first community development director by March 1. It is also marketing commercial land and redevelopment opportunities in two historic downtown buildings.

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