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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Local officials ask state for more flexibility
Local government officials say they could help citizens better if the state got off their back. State and local officials relationship has eroded, according to Executive Director Jim Miller of the ...
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Cottage Grove council set to award city hall bid 
Cottage Grove City Council members on Wednesday are expected to sign off on a $15.7 million bid to construct a planned municipal complex, setting the stage for construction crews to break ground on the hotly-debated -- but, city officials say, badly needed -- project next week.
By Jon Avise , September 21, 2011
South Washington County Meals on Wheels program sees changes but keeps moving forward
Senior dining in south Washington County has seen many changes this year with a new in-home food service for the elderly. The food program changes have earned positive reviews, but more changes are on the way.
By Elena Christensen , August 23, 2011
Cottage Grove's economic development director resigns
Danette Parr, hired in June to lead the city's commercial and residential development efforts, told city officials last week she would step down from her staff director's position at Cottage Grove City Hall.
By Jon Avise , August 22, 2011
St. Paul Park eyes tax hike, budget reserves to erase projected deficit
Continued state aid reductions and less revenue means city will need to both raise property taxes and raid its budget reserves, officials say
By Jon Avise , August 09, 2011
Cottage Grove officials like plan for LA Fitness; say hold off on community center vote
The city of Cottage Grove should hold off on a community center referendum and allow a developer to move forward with plans for an LA Fitness in a vacant commercial site, a group of city council and advisory commissioners said Wednesday, calling the decision a "no-brainer" for the city.
By Jon Avise , August 04, 2011
Jewish school disputes "excessive" city property violations
Rabbi due in court for alleged compliance violations at Yeshiva High School
By Jon Avise , July 18, 2011
Cheesman joins St. Paul Park council
The city of St. Paul Park filled a vacant seat on its City Council Tuesday, appointing former Parks and Recreation Commission chair Jennifer Cheesman to the post.
By Jon Avise , July 06, 2011
A 'true young hero' honored in St. Paul Park
St. Paul Park officials on Tuesday honored the 10-year-old Wisconsin boy who saved a friend's life last month after a fall in Riverside Park.
By Jon Avise , July 06, 2011
Cottage Grove to reevaluate alcohol checks on businesses
City will review how often it checks on whether businesses sell booze to minors and whether penalties for those who do should be harsher
By Jon Avise , June 16, 2011
Cottage Grove's new park and recreation director knows the job well
For the city of Cottage Grove’s Zac Dockter — raised in Cottage Grove, a Park High School graduate — even the thought of pulling up stakes for another job in another town was a difficult one.
By Jon Avise , June 15, 2011
City chooses financing option for city hall project
Cottage Grove lays out plan to finance estimated $16 million city hall and public safety facility that avoids a referendum
By Jon Avise , June 02, 2011
Washington County to take part in national health survey
Washington County this summer will be one of 15 counties across the country participating in a national health survey that federal health officials say offers a snapshot of Americans’ health.
By Jon Avise , May 24, 2011
Home values still falling, county report says
88 percent residential properties in the county saw no increase or a decrease in value, with just 12 percent increasing in value
By Jon Avise , April 18, 2011
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