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Construction crews work on the well 10 site where eight granular-activated carbon filters will be delivered June 27. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Big bill for 3M in Cottage Grove PFC remediation; company denies some responsibility
The cost of drinkable water in Cottage Grove keeps increasing — but only for 3M Co. Costs keep racking up for perfluorochemical mitigation...
 News June 20, 2017 - 3:13pm
Watering ban affects Cottage Grove Parks’ summer fun
Due to the city watering ban, the weekly special events at the Highlands Park Splash Pad will not run this summer. The Parks and Recreation Department will hold Friday special events if the water ban is lifted during the summer. Wet n’ Wild Wednesdays are also on hold while the...
 News June 23, 2017 - 10:46am
County to add two engineer positions
Washington County Public Works is converting three consultant engineering positions into two full-time engineering positions. With capital improvement projects continuing to grow, the department requested extra help to ensure they stay on schedule with the projects. The conversion...
 News June 22, 2017 - 3:45pm
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Newport's Opinion Brewing liquor license in jeopardy
If building inspectors and fire marshals do not sign off on improvements by June 30 — when their current liquor license expires — the city will not renew their license.
 News June 21, 2017 - 3:30pm
Though construction appears to be nearly finished, the Cottage Grove Hy-Vee will not open until August. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove Hy-Vee opening pushed to August
The Hy-Vee store opening in Cottage Grove has been pushed back two months this summer to August.
News May 1, 2017 - 1:46pm
Son of man shot by Woodbury police arrested; home searched
A son of the man shot and killed by Woodbury police last month was arrested Wednesday for alleged assault, and officers executing a search warrant removed items from the family's home. Jacob S. Hanson, 19, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault involving a weapon. He...
 News/crime and courts May 20, 2010 - 12:55pm
Courtney Brown Jr. is one young talented player who Bryce Tesdahl looks forward to working with next season as the new head coach of the East Ridge boys’ basketball program. Bulletin file photo
Boys' Basketball: New East Ridge coach has basketball bloodlines
East Ridge's new boys' basketball coach has grown up with basketball in his blood. The Raptors recently named Bryce Tesdahl as the next head...
 sports/raptors June 6, 2017 - 9:44am
Food seized from Minnesota warehouse due to infestation of rodents, birds and insects
ST. PAUL—Federal officials seized food from a St. Paul warehouse alleging that rodents, live birds and insects had infested the facility....
 News June 22, 2017 - 7:08pm
Joe Slavin
Joe Slavin, school board member and principal, found dead in Woodbury park
Editor's note: This story has been updated.
 News/crime and courts June 7, 2017 - 4:30pm
Accused sex trafficker faces additional charges in Hennepin County
A man accused of running a nationwide sex trafficking operation out of the Twin Cities area faces four additional charges in Hennepin County...
 News/crime and courts June 23, 2017 - 1:52pm
Cottage Grove PFC open house is June 21
The Cottage Grove City Council is holding an open house to discuss city water issues 6 to 7 p.m. June 21 at City Hall. City council members...
 News/government June 20, 2017 - 9:31am
Jennifer Hauk of Woodbury is this year’s Honorary Survivor at the June 9 Relay For Life at East Ridge High School. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
Beating the odds: Stage 4 cancer survivor to speak at Relay for Life
The breast cancer had already spread through her lymph nodes and liver when Jennifer Hauk was diagnosed. "So not only did I have cancer at 34...
 Life/events June 8, 2017 - 8:00am
The existing wellhouse is only the small rectangular building in the right corner. The city will have to install the granular-activated carbon filters and build a structure around them. Illustration courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove
Eight more weeks for Cottage Grove watering ban
Cottage Grove's watering ban is expected to last until the end of July, later than initially estimated. City Administrator Charlene Stevens said...
 News/government June 12, 2017 - 3:09pm
The South Washington School Board observed a moment of silence at its June 8 meeting in memory of member Joe Slavin, who died June 7. Pictured (from left) are Superintendent Keith Jacobus and board members Katy McElwee-Stevens, Ron Kath, Tracy Brunnette and Michelle Witte. Other board members and district staff (not pictured) also observed the moment of silence. William Loeffler/RiverTown MultiMedia
Slavin, a 'friend and colleague,' remembered in moment of silence
South Washington County School Board members and District 833 staff honored Joe Slavin with a moment of silence at their June 8 meeting. The...
 News June 19, 2017 - 10:29am
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Teen driver crash rates remain above average in Minnesota and Wisconsin
With the deadliest stretch of vehicle crashes beginning in the summer months, officials are raising concerns about teenage drivers who will soon...
 News/accidents June 23, 2017 - 7:00am

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