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Washington County celebrated a major milestone this week with the opening of its new Central Service and License Center in Woodbury — a modern facility designed to bring more services under one …
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9/3/25
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It’s a new school year, and soon to be election time. Registered in ISD 833 for South Washington County School Board this November are nine candidates, including Elizabeth Bockman Eckberg, Chad …
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By Joseph Back
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9/3/25
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This September, Merchants Bank is launching its company-wide “Bundle Up Drive” as a part of Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) Community Impact Month to address the growing need for warm …
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9/3/25
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Students return to school in South Washington County Tuesday, Sept. 2 and Wednesday, Sept. 3. With that in view, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has the following tips to …
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8/27/25
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Mayor Keith Franke will be available after the Tuesday, Sept. 2 city council meeting to field resident concerns on development in the area. Franke took to social media recently to explain the process …
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By Joseph Back
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8/27/25
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Washington County and the city of Woodbury have partnered to protect land that will expand La Lake Park in the future. The permanent conservation easement to protect 3.23 acres of La Lake is part of …
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By Joseph Back
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8/27/25
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The River Valley Chorale, a community choir serving Hastings and the surrounding communities, returns for its 2nd season of music starting September 2025!
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8/27/25
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The new Washington County Central Service and License Center is now open at 1261 Woodlane Drive, in Woodbury. Constructed with resident accessibility in mind and opened August 26, the new Central …
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8/27/25
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COTTAGE GROVE – On Monday, Aug. 25, Tom Dippel, husband, father, and local business owner announced his intention to run for Minnesota Senate District 41. The District 41 seat is currently held …
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8/27/25
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HASTINGS – William Beck announced Monday that he is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 41B, which includes Cottage Grove, Hastings, Denmark Township, and Nininger …
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8/27/25
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More information has emerged on the plans for Cedarhurst Mansion, following the Aug. 20 Cottage Grove City Council meeting. Community Development Development Director Emily Schmitz shared details on …
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By Joseph Back
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8/27/25
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The City of Cottage Grove was recently awarded a 2025 Green Step Award for achieving Steps 4 and 5 in the Minnesota Green Step program. City Administrator Jennifer Levitt (left) accepted the award on …
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8/27/25
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The Washington County Board met Aug. 12 at the Government Center in Stillwater, covering much business. First in review, Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry received the 2025 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse …
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8/20/25
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Washington County’s Vote Centers are ready for the absentee voting period ahead of the Aug. 26 Special Primary Election for Senate District 47. Ballots will be available at two county Vote …
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8/20/25
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) announced Aug. 1 that Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham, District 4, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Justice and Public Safety …
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8/20/25
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The Newport City Council heard its annual financial audit at the Thursday, August 7. Giving the audit presentation was Jim Eichten from LB Carlson. “My name is Jim Eichten with LB …
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By Joseph Back
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8/20/25
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The city of Newport received an Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association at the Thursday, Aug. 7 city council meeting. The award was for the city’s Busy Beaver …
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Image courtesy City of Newport.
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8/20/25
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Park High has a new school resource officer. Officer Ryan Sisterman will be the new officer at Park High when school starts up this fall. A five year veteran with the Cottage Grove Public Safety …
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By Joseph Back
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8/20/25
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The League of Women Voters Woodbury Cottage Grove will hold a September Candidate Forum for the 833 SoWashCo Schools School Board election on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm. The League of Women …
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8/20/25
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Newport Minnesota could soon be getting some more new housing. Fresh off the Council approving Red Rock III at the July 17 Council meeting, the Newport Plan Commission heard a proposal for new houses …
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By Joseph Back
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8/14/25
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