Located on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River, Red Wing is a short 45 miles southeast of the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Red Wing has a strong and diverse economy with several large employers including the Red Wing Shoe, Northern States Power and Fairview Health Services, to name a few. Red Wing is a historic community with many restored downtown buildings as well as historic homes. The national Red Wing Pottery Convention is held here every summer and there are many fine antique shops in the community. Quality of life, excellent schools, clean air and many outdoor activities along with the natural beauty of the river and surrounding bluffs truly make Red Wing a city for all seasons! Whether your interests are boating, fishing, sailing, downhill or cross-country skiing, golfing, hiking, water-skiing, canoeing, biking the trails, enjoying the parks, antiquing or the Performing Arts Theater, you are sure to enjoy pretty Red Wing.