WASHINGTON COUNTY
DWI arrests up this year
More people are being arrested for drunken driving this year in Washington County, the sheriff said.By Scott Wente , August 27, 2010
Sheriff’s budget nearly flat for 2011
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would spend slightly more in 2011 than it is this year, if next year’s budget plan is approved.By Scott Wente , August 26, 2010
Library budget includes full summer hours
The Washington County Library System does not plan to shorten its hours next summer.By Scott Wente , August 25, 2010
County budget: tax cut or bigger tax cut?
County Board debating whether to freeze levyBy Scott Wente , August 25, 2010
Missing boater identified as search continues
Authorities on Thursday identified a boater who went missing on Big Marine Lake in northern Washington County.
By Scott Wente , August 19, 2010
Sheriff's office searching for possible missing boater 
The Washington County Sheriff's Office Water Recovery Team was looking Wednesday night for a boater that might have fallen into the water in Big Marine Lake, according to a sheriff's office press release.
August 19, 2010
4-H sees bright future
Hustling from a judging tent to the poultry barn with a chicken under each arm, Jonas Sahouani looked the part of an experienced 4-H member at the recent Washington County Fair.
By Scott Wente , August 11, 2010
Service charges passed on to state, feds
Washington County officials have a message for anyone upset over higher fees for marriage applications and birth certificates: Don’t blame us.
By Scott Wente , August 09, 2010
County attorney hopefuls bring varied backgrounds
Washington County voters will select a new county attorney this fall, and the three candidates competing in an Aug. 10 primary election offer three distinct backgrounds.By Scott Wente , August 06, 2010
Cottage Grove woman is child care provider of the year
A Cottage Grove woman is among recipients of this year’s Washington County child care provider awards.
By Scott Wente , August 03, 2010
New traffic signal timing to be implemented along Radio Drive and Woodbury Drive
Signals will be timed to allow drivers to hit more green lights
July 27, 2010
Land sales come with new fees
It could cost Washington County property owners more to complete land transactions.
July 22, 2010
Rail authority seeks grants for Red Rock, Rush Line corridors
Authority seeks $5 million in grants, would require local matches
July 21, 2010
150 years of criminal history
Sheriff’s commander displays office’s past, will continue work in retirement
By Scott Wente , July 16, 2010
No horsin’ around: county blocks unofficial park access
Washington County doesn’t want people using a makeshift entrance to Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
By Scott Wente , July 14, 2010
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