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ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. — The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from January through March of 2026. The National Park Service (NPS) is …
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1/23/26
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A structure fire Friday, Jan. 16 in the 7600 Lawton Avenue South drew multiple fire departments. Cottage Grove Police evacuated the family after arriving on scene. The fire was reported around 8:09 …
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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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Federal immigration law enforcement in our community I first want to start off by saying that current events have left many in our community and around the state feeling scared, angry, and confused. …
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1/19/26
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Following contact from concerned residents last week, Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt released a statement on reports of Woodbury being among potential locations for a future ICE detention facility: “A …
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1/19/26
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Washington County residents are invited to choose a name for two Washington County snowplows from the 1,400 submissions received. The submissions have been narrowed to 10 finalists. The voting form …
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1/19/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 6 at the Government Center in Stillwater, conducting much business. Among them, Commissioner Karla Bigham, District 4, was elected to serve as …
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1/19/26
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Washington County’s series of guided bird hikes throughout county parks will continue throughout 2026, with the year’s first wintertime hike happening 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at …
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1/19/26
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Roads break down, and that means assessed road maintenance. Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7 in city hall, the Cottage Grove City council approved pavement replacement for 2026 to include those …
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By Joseph Back
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1/19/26
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The Cottage Grove Random Runners had their annual New Year's Day run on January 1 - of course! As part of our yearly celebration, we collected over $400 in donations for the Basic Needs Food Market. …
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1/8/26
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It’s a new year, and that means being up to date on drone regulations and requirements. As such, the Federal Communications Commission has officially updated its covered list of drone operators, …
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By Joseph Back
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1/8/26
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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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When the Cottage Grove City Council unanimously passed the environmental impact study (EIS) for the Nelson Backwater Mine Project, a proposed riverbed mine off Lower Grey Cloud Island, Cottage Grove …
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By Joseph Back & Graham P. Johnson
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1/7/26
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The St. Paul Park Council met Monday, Dec. 15 at city hall in St. Paul Park. On the night's agenda were several items, including the 2026 property tax levy, an EMS contract, and consent agenda items. …
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By Joseph Back
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1/1/26
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1/1/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026 assignments at its Dec. 23 regular board meeting for the committees, commissions, and joint powers boards on which commissioners will …
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12/31/25
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IMG 0346: Colleen O’ Connor Toberman (center) from Friends of the Mississippi and Evan Hanson (right) listen to Rep. Rick Hansen at the HERO Center presentation by Holcim US on the proposed Nelson …
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12/31/25
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It all comes down to this. The spectacular UW-River Falls Falcons are 13-1, WIAC champions and heading to the Stagg Bowl to compete for a National Championship. In what has become the greatest season …
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By Andrew Harrington
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12/30/25
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Washington County will begin accepting donations of gently used and new winter apparel Dec. 29 through Jan. 22 for the county’s Winter Clothing Swap happening Jan. 23 and 24 at the Historic …
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12/26/25
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The Winter Maker’s Market in the Ravine returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. Celebrate the season at our Winter Maker’s Market. Stroll the …
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12/26/25
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