WASHINGTON COUNTY
A new chapter for Newport as library closes 
The county closed the library and replaced it with a locker system at the nearby Newport City Hall where patrons can pick up and drop off library materials.
By Scott Wente , December 30, 2011
Washington County attorney targets truancy
The Washington County Attorney’s Office is working to kick-start a new program that would allow prosecutors to intervene and keep kids out of the court system. It’s been among County Attorney Pete Orput’s priorities during his first year in office.
By Riham Feshir , December 30, 2011
Tossing your Christmas tree? Cottage Grove, Woodbury sites will recycle trees
When the holiday season is over, recycle that Christmas tree by dropping it off at one of the following area locations.
December 28, 2011
Spending down 4 percent in Washington County budget; attorney, sheriff get pay bump
The Washington County Board approved a $166.9 million 2012 budget that cuts spending by roughly 4 percent and asks for fewer dollars from county property taxpayers. Despite cuts in county spending in 2012, the budget includes pay raises for Sheriff Bill Hutton and County Attorney Pete Orput.
By Jon Avise , December 23, 2011
Holiday Train donations top $100K for St. Paul Park food shelf
A surprise $12,000 donation put contributions to Friends in Need Food Shelf over $100,000.
By Scott Wente , December 22, 2011
PFCs found in northern wells near Woodbury disposal site
Although levels of 3M-manufactured chemicals have been consistent in wells on the south end of a former disposal site in Woodbury, recent testing showed an increase in perfluorochemicals (PFCs) to the north.
By Riham Feshir , December 22, 2011
South Washington County Weekend Planner: Holiday events, activities throughout community
In preparing for the holidays this weekend, families in south Washington County can attend benefits, dramatic presentations and children’s pageants in between baking, shopping and decorating.
By Toni Lambert , December 17, 2011
Rollover crash temporarily closes Hwy. 61 at Hastings bridge
The Highway 61 bridge in Hastings was closed for a time Friday morning following a rollover crash.
By Chad Richardson , December 09, 2011
South Washington County Weekend Planner: Holiday Train and more
South Washington County families can have fun and help needy neighbors at the same time this weekend.
By Toni Lambert , December 09, 2011
Health officials: PFC levels drop in group of Washington County residents
State experts reported a significant decline in perfluorochemical levels found in residents of Cottage Grove and other east-metro communities where the 3M-manufactured chemical had polluted drinking water, but lingering concerns have some officials calling for continued study.
By Scott Wente , December 06, 2011
Woodbury woman elected interim leader of state GOP
Kelly Fenton was elected to the highest state post for Minnesota Republicans – at least temporarily.
By Mike Longaecker , December 05, 2011
South Washington County Weekend Planner: Holiday activities aplenty
This weekend is filled with activities for families and children beginning with the Cottage Grove Lions Club “Breakfast with Santa” and moving on to a variety of holiday events.
December 01, 2011
Firm hired to assist Washington County administrator search
Springsted, Inc. will aid Washington County commissioners in their search to replace retiring Administrator Jim Schug, who will step aside in January.
By Jon Avise , November 29, 2011
Newport library set to close; council to vote on book locker system
With Washington County set to shutter the Newport Branch Library at the end of the year, Newport City Council members will vote Thursday on an agreement with the county that would shift library service in the city to a computerized pick-up and drop-off system at Newport City Hall that the county’s library director says has been a success elsewhere.
By Jon Avise , November 29, 2011
Washington County Board cuts library hours; Newport branch moving toward 'digital library'
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to eliminate library service countywide on Sundays and Mondays and reduce hours at some of the county’s busiest branches.
By Jon Avise , November 22, 2011
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