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Motorists traveling through Newport encountered new closures, lane restrictions and detours beginning Monday, Aug. 17, as Washington County continued work on its County Highway 38 Pavement …
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8/23/26
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The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) has laid out its priorities for the next decade with a new Watershed Management Plan addressing water quality, flooding, groundwater protection, …
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8/23/26
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Afton State Park has many events planned for September. See below and plan ahead for fall activity.
September 5-12 Saturday, September 5th 10:30-11 a.m. Nature Story Time Meet near the Visitor …
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8/23/26
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The St. Paul Park City Council approved a series of personnel, public safety, utility and technology measures Monday, Aug. 17, while the city also reported progress on Highway 61 interchange funding, …
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8/23/26
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Construction of the Keats Avenue and 80th Street roundabout entered its next phase Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing changes to traffic patterns at the intersection as work on the Washington County …
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8/21/26
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Sometimes, being part of the greater area communities, presents a story idea that seems to make sense, especially during the summer months when school and fall sports have not yet started. This …
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Editorial By Bruce Karnick
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8/16/26
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COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. - August 3, 2026 - Registration and partnership opportunities are now open for the 5th Beyond Season Golf Tournament, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at River Oaks …
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8/16/26
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The Cottage Grove City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7 pm. in city hall. On the night's agenda were several items, including garden awards, an EMS service change for Newport and St. Paul Park, and …
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8/16/26
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A deer near Stillwater has been confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease. The female deer was reported to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by a landowner who observed it for …
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8/16/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners continued its review of the county’s recommended 2027 budget in livestreamed and recorded workshops Aug. 4. At the Aug. 4 workshops, the County Board …
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8/16/26
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Motorists traveling through the Highway 61 and 80th Street area will encounter a new traffic configuration as Stage 3A of the ongoing road construction project gets underway. The City of Cottage …
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8/16/26
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South Washington County Schools entered the 2026-27 school year with enrollment running ahead of budget projections, but district officials cautioned that declining enrollment and rising expenses …
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8/16/26
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The Newport City Council met Thursday, Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. Prominent on the agenda was a parks award, the second in two years. J.J. Williams presented the award on behalf of the …
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8/16/26
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) announced Aug. 6 that Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham, District 4, has been appointed as the vice chair of the Justice and Public Safety Policy …
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8/16/26
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Cottage Grove City Council Member David Clausen reflected on his transition from longtime city employee to elected official during a recent appearance on the city’s GroveCast podcast, discussing …
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By Joseph Back
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8/16/26
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Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a new monthly event at the Heritage Center – 1862 S. Greeley Street, Stillwater - Tuesday Trivia! Hosted on the last Tuesday of every …
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8/9/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, July 28 at the Government Center in Stillwater. Included with board business was approval of the installation of an all-way stop at the …
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8/9/26
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Now over four decades old, St. Paul Park's annual Heritage Days celebration returns Aug. 13-16, offering three days of family entertainment, community traditions, live music, food and activities …
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8/9/26
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As you’ve already noticed, your local newspaper is a little smaller and more pages. Our previous printing partner closed as of July 31. Our new printing partner strongly encouraged us to switch …
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8/9/26
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Drivers traveling through the Highway 61 and 80th Street corridor in Cottage Grove will encounter significant changes beginning Thursday, Aug. 6, as construction crews implement a major traffic shift …
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8/9/26
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