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The Washington County Board met Nov. 25 at the Government Center in Stillwater, conducting much business. Starting out the Nov. 25 update, the Washington County Board conducted a public hearing to …
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12/5/25
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Civil rights attorney Cole Birkeland of Lake Elmo on Monday announced his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent district 41A. The district includes northern Cottage Grove, …
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12/4/25
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Hale to the Bird 5K was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27 9 a.m. Unfortunately for this year, icy trails and safety concerns forced 5K cancellation, after a late Wednesday snowstorm brought the white …
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By Joseph Back
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12/4/25
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South Washington County is growing, and that means school renovations. Approved in a $200 million bond referendum back in 2023, several school building projects are now underway in South Washington …
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12/4/25
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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 Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) is excited to announce a program highlighting Washington County’s fallen soldiers in the Vietnam War on December 17 at 7pm. The presentation will …
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11/30/25
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Government Center in Stillwater. Among items on the meeting agenda were approval of a construction management contract for …
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11/30/25
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The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Larson Quarry in Grey Cloud Township is still in process, affected by the federal government shutdown. The Larson Quarry EIS comes as Amrize Midwest Inc. …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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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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The City of Cottage Grove will hold a public hearing to set the 2026 property tax levy on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in city hall. The hearing Dec. 3 follows the setting of a preliminary tax levy …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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Afton State Park will be closed to all visitors on December 9-11 for a special deer hunt, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The purpose for the hunt is to prevent …
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11/30/25
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Washington County officials and leaders from the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA) cut the ribbon Nov. 19 to officially open the Emergency Housing Services Building (EHSB) — …
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11/30/25
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The Newport Transit Center at 250 Red Rock Cross in Newport will soon provide metro area transportation again. Announced recently by Metro Transit, Route 345 will connect Woodbury, Newport, West St. …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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Washington County residents are invited to submit their name ideas for two of the county’s snowplows during this year’s Name a Snowplow contest. The submission form opened Nov. 24 and …
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11/30/25
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Cottage Grove, MN—Merchants Bank in Cottage Grove is partnering again with Open Cupboard and Friends in Need to help those in need during the 10 Days of Giving drive, December 1-10. In addition …
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11/30/25
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Come one, come all, to the 22nd annual CPKC Holiday Train event in Cottage Grove.
Making its way through Canada and the U.S. now through Dec. 21, the CPKC Holiday Train will stop in Cottage …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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The Cottage Grove City Council met on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the St. Croix Room at city hall. Among items on the night's council agenda were
First though was an update from Washington County …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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The Cottage Grove Lions were recognized Nov. 5 for a $4,997.30 donation made to the Cottage Grove Public Safety Department. The Department use the donation to purchase fitness equipment for continued …
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11/30/25
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Get out, stay out, close the door on the way out. Exit as soon as you hear the smoke alarm or see fire, and do not go back inside. That was the message shared at an event Friday, Nov. 21 at the …
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By Joseph Back
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11/30/25
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Treasure Island Resort and Casino had the warm hum of a midseason celebration on Thursday, November 20, as the Hockey Day Minnesota (HDM) 2026 Committee and the Prairie Island Indian Community hosted …
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By Bruce Karnick
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11/30/25
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