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| What Red Wing is like for active adults |
Red Wing is an award-winning town of about 16,000 in southeastern Minnesota. Red Wing has a strong and beautiful downtown. It also has an impressive economic base with several recognizable manufacturers, plus the nearby Treasure Island Resort and Casino. The town had an early heyday as a stop for steamboats on the river and for its rich farm land.
Red Wing is a picturesque city nestled in the Mississippi River Valley. It brims with historic charm and natural beauty, all complemented by interesting shops and restaurants that draw visitors from around the world. Red Wing’s abundant year round outdoor recreation draws visitors with diverse interests to bird watch, hike and bike, sail and fish, golf, ski and snowmobile, rock climb, enjoy the views and more.
Real estate prices have been relatively stable and were in the $160's as 2008 ended. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
Red Wing is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2008 distinctive destinations list because of its "impressive architecture and enviable natural environment. Red Wing was also named one of the Top 25 Historic Destinations in the World by National Geographic Traveler. Home of Red Wing stoneware and pottery, named for the local red clay. Barn Bluff, 400' high, towers over downtown.
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Full time retirement here means you had better enjoy winter sports. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Hearty people who enjoy natural beauty and great outdoor recreation. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, Red Wing Shoes, Red Wing Stoneware, and Reidell Ice and Roller Skates. The Treaure Island Resort & Casino is a big employer. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Red WIng is along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota, just across the river from Wisconsin. Winters are cold here with the average January temperature below 20 degrees. Summers are nice. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Red Wing has numerous festivals throughout the year in its busy and interesting downtown. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Fairview Redwing Medical Center serves the City of Red Wing. |
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| Transportation |
| U.S. 63 connects across the Mississippi to Wisconsin. Minneapolis/St. Paul International is only about 50 miles. |
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Facts about RED WING
- State: MN
- Environment: Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 0 -20
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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