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"I ain't dead yet." That was Dad's way of saying yes before he passed September 10. 2024.
It wasn't morbid. Quite the opposite. It meant, let's go. Let's have some fun. Let's do something. We're here today and there is no guarantee about tomorrow, so why would we sit around waiting for life to happen?
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/10/26
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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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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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The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) is excited to announce that John Kerschbaum, owner and operator of Gondola Romantica, will be the host for the St. Croix River Historic Cruise, a …
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8/9/26
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Each year, the Pineridge Garden Club chooses local gardens to receive the Club’s Yard Award in recognition of the gardener’s efforts to beautify the community. This year, the Club presented …
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7/26/26
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Twelve score and 10 years ago, the U.S. Founding Fathers made protest against an English constitutional monarch—King George III—who was acting unconstitutionally. Marking the august memory, …
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By Joseph Back
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7/10/26
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Join us for two days of family fun, food, music, and community at FALLFEST 2026. The Saint Ambrose Catholic Community festival features carnival rides, games for all ages, bingo, a beer garden, food …
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7/6/26
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A record number of participants, 187 in all, ran, jogged, walked and pushed strollers in the 2026 Strawberry Fest 5K Run and Walk Saturday at Kingston Park.
The 5K was open as usual to all …
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By John Molene
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6/25/26
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Strawberry Fest 2026 is here! Starting this Thursday at Kingston Park and continuing through Monday with the Strawberry Fest Ambassador Coronation at Park High School, the theme of this year’s …
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By Joseph Back
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6/17/26
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Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park for a variety of nature programs this summer. Campfire Programs begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run …
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6/3/26
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Glide atop the water at Square Lake Park by signing up for up to four different stand up paddleboarding programs this summer. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular water sport that combines …
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6/3/26
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With the arrival of Spring, Pineridge Garden Club members look forward to a season of garden activities. The club will have a plant auction in May, tour local gardens in June and present garden …
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5/4/26
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St. Croix Falls, Wis. — St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires in the Riverway corridor from April 14-May 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service …
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4/15/26
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Newport Minnesota is having a grand opening soon for its dog park—and you’re invited! The official festivities for Newport’s Dog Park will take place Thursday, April 17th from 3 to 5 p.m. at …
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By Joseph Back
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4/12/26
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Held each year at Kingston Park, the annual Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest will soon be here! Arriving June 18 to 21 this year, Strawberry Fest is a four day, family focused event with food and fun, …
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By Joseph Back
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3/6/26
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The plows were out and busy Wednesday, Feb. 18, as cold winds and snow made their way across South Washington County. Several accidents and slide-ins took place, with police and deputies kept busy …
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Photo by Joseph Back.
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2/26/26
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Afton State Park has many upcoming events for March. Included in the month’s event itinerary are several weekend educational events to learn about night animals, animal tracks, animal bones, …
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2/20/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Government Center in Stillwater. Included among action items were a grant agreement to restore 15.5 acres of prairie at Pine …
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2/6/26
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The City of Cottage Grove is once again holding its annual photo contest, with four categories for those looking to make an entry. The city shared more details on the contest on its website recently. …
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1/31/26
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including at Afton State Park on February 7, 2026. Drop by from 5 to 8 p.m. to hike as stars …
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1/31/26
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