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The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) is excited to announce the appointment of George Schire to the WCHS Board of Directors. The appointment starts in March 2025, as Schire replaces …
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2/27/25
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Hailey James is a Cottage Grove native and award-winning rising country music star –– and her career’s moving fast. Her first gig was playing weekly at Country Nites Saloon in …
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2/27/25
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A teenage driver died on Valentine’s Day in a West Lakeland township crash. At 4:04 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Washington County deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown …
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2/21/25
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Cottage Grove officially has a new utilities and engineering building. Gathering last week Thursday, Feb. 13 towards 9:30 a.m. at 10875 Ideal Ave. S., city staff and council members gathered with …
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By Joseph Back
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2/21/25
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February 5th was the first day of the regular signing period for students to sign a National Letter of Intent to participate in inter-collegiate athletics next year. Park High School had five …
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2/20/25
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From the Hastings City Hall, Rep. Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) held a press conference to announce a new bill that would allocate funds from the Legacy Fund’s Clean Water Fund towards …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/20/25
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Cottage Grove welcomed three new officers recently, sworn in Monday, Jan. 27 to protect and serve. The new officers’ names are Ryan Sheak, Tim Gunderson, and Rebecca Dziki. The new officers …
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By Joseph Back
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2/20/25
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Hamlet Park is getting pond maintenance work done. Located northeast of Thompson Grove, work started Monday, Feb. 17 at removing accumulated pond sediment at the site, meant to return the pond to its …
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By Joseph Back
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2/20/25
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A local Hastings couple has big news to share. Tim Stanley, serving with his wife Laura and family at Doulos Discovery School in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, has just been named the school’s …
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2/20/25
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While most kids have been perfecting their shots or winning matches on the mats this winter, Sully Poehler, Owen-Withee High School student, has been spending his evenings in the weight room. On …
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2/20/25
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On Thursday, February 6, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-Saint Paul) appointed Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) to two Advisory Councils - the Public Safety Advisory Council and the …
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2/19/25
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The Saint Paul Park/Newport Lions Club hosted another incredible Winterfest 2025, and what a day it was! From thrilling boot hockey matches to competitive cornhole games, the event was filled with …
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2/14/25
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A road from the highway to the industrial park, with quicker access than at present. That’s the idea behind the County Road 19A and 100th Street Realignment. And it’s potentially …
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By Joseph Back
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2/14/25
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Not so long ago, the voters of South Washington County approved a school building referendum totaling $200 million, with $160 million to provide for safety and security enhancements as well as …
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By Joseph Back
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2/14/25
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Thrive! Family Recovery Resources has received grant funding from Washington County to host a free, fun-filled 12-week relational skill building program for the whole family. It will be hosted on …
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By Sophie Knutson
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2/14/25
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Thursday, Feb. 13 Utility and Engineering Building Ribbon Cutting 9:30 a.m. - Utility and Engineering, 10875 Ideal Ave. S., Cottage Grove Join the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce at this local …
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2/14/25
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HASTINGS – On February 19, Hastings Bus Company and Big River Bus Company will celebrate School Bus Employee Appreciation Day, a time to recognize the dedicated drivers and aides who ensure the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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2/11/25
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It’s a brand new year in Cottage Grove, and that means planning! Included in the Jan. 27 Plan Commission meeting were two such matters, one related to a mining permit and another to rezone an …
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By Joseph Back
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2/9/25
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Do you have some amazing historical family photos or photos of interesting family artifacts that you want to share with the community? This February, the public is invited to share their historical …
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2/9/25
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The people have spoken, narrowing the top 10 finalists for two county snowplow names, down to two. With 1,200 name ideas submitted in the second annual “Name a Snowplow Contest,” the …
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2/3/25
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