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The iconic Red Wing Pottery store will close its salesroom for good Dec. 24. 

This is  not the first time Red Wing Pottery has faced closure. In 2013, third-generation owner Scott Gillmer 

 if the company didn't find a new buyer. Bruce Johnson and his wife, Irene,  


Now, the company is suing the separate Pottery Museum of Red Wing over the museum's use of the "red wing" insignia. Johnson says as a result of the lawsuit, he and his wife have faced threats and harassment.


"We've not necessarily felt safe as a family at times," Johnson said. "We have been partially in fear of things that could happen to us. And the stress we're under is just too much continue to operate the business effectively."

The store's 15 employees will lose their jobs. Johnson says his other company, Red Wing Stoneware, will continue making some products on a limited basis.

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Elizabeth Baier

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Owner Bruce Johnson says a lawsuit over the "red wing" insignia has led to threats and harassment, leading him to close the salesroom.

Iconic Red Wing Pottery store to close next month

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