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Historian George Schire, of Oakdale, will be the featured speaker for the Washington County Historical Society Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 19th at the Stillwater Event Center. Schire, who is …
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2/26/26
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The sound of applause echoed through the lobby at Treasure Island Resort and Casino as tribal leaders, construction partners, employees and community members gathered to celebrate a fresh start for a …
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By Bruce Karnick
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2/18/26
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The City of Newport hosted Family Fun Night Saturday, Jan. 31 at Loveland Park. With Newport Fire in attendance as well as area families, the night saw skating and sledding fun, along with a warming …
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2/6/26
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The City of Cottage Grove is once again holding its annual photo contest, with four categories for those looking to make an entry. The city shared more details on the contest on its website recently. …
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1/31/26
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On Thursday, January 29, Benedictine Living Community–Regina is opening its doors for a special Open House to share newly renovated community spaces that support Catered Living and supportive …
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1/24/26
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The city of Newport will host a Family Fun Night on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Loveland Park Skating Ranking, located at 1500 Glen Road in Newport. Attendees can enjoy night of …
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By Joseph Back
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1/24/26
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The city of Newport will host a Family Fun Night on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Loveland Park Skating Ranking, located at 1500 Glen Road in Newport. Attendees can enjoy night of …
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By Joseph Back
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1/23/26
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Get outdoors and enjoy what winter has to offer at Blizzard Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. This family-friendly event offers a mix of winter …
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1/23/26
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2025 Year in Review
Compiled by Joseph Back from stories by himself, John Molene, Graham Johnson, and Bruce Karnick, as well as news releases
A lot happened in 2025. Here’s a quick review …
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Compiled by Joseph Back from stories by himself, John Molene, Graham Johnson, and Bruce Karnick, as well as news releases
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1/8/26
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Known in the area Santa Spoons, Gary Spooner has shared some memories from a lifetime of helping collect children’s wish lists. A Forced to step down earlier this year due to myelodysplastic …
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By Joseph Back
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12/19/25
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The CPKC Holiday Train returns to the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park for the 22nd Anniversary of the Cottage Grove Area Stop, on the evening of Saturday, December 13th, 2025. …
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By Joseph Back
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12/12/25
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 2 at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota. Among the agenda items was a public budget meeting on the county’s 2026 county …
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12/11/25
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Beaver Love: A new initiative aims to help beavers and people co-exist in harmony
The world’s largest rodent – the capybara – is enjoying a long moment of fame. Search the …
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By Angie Hong
Water Education Senior Specialist
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12/3/25
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The Holiday Lights Home Tour is officially on. Open for registration as of November 12, the Holiday Lights Tour lets area residents show off their holiday decorating skills, with map live as of …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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WOODBURY – At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury will host “Sweden and Norway 2025: A Concert Through the Eyes of a Photographer and Musician, Featuring …
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Submitted by Chris Falteisek
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11/12/25
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The Children’s Theatre Company is putting on an old classic, and 14-year old Carter Monohan of Cottage Grove is an understudy for the play. The Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis …
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11/6/25
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Directed by Emily Ball, “Walk Two Moons” delighted audiences last weekend at Park High Theater. Photos by Mesa Cole.
1 Sal (Linnea Ross), Grams (Anna Blasy), and Gramps (Andre …
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10/30/25
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COTTAGE GROVE, MN — Darkness falls, and a chilling tale unfolds as Locally Grown Theatre brings Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire to life in a thrilling new outdoor production of Dracula. …
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10/16/25
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The 16th Annual Monster Bash Parade will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Image courtesy City of Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest proudly presents its 16th Annual Monster Bash …
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10/16/25
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Park High Theater is at it again. Arriving later this month, Park High Theater will present Walk Two Moons, a story about Directed by Clark Donnelly, the show arrives Friday Oct. 24 through Sunday, …
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By Joseph Back
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10/16/25
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