WASHINGTON COUNTY
Crime coalition to focus on prescription drug abuse 
The new coalition was rolled out at a news conference last week, where prosecutors and sheriffs said their initial focus will be on prescription drug abuse.
By Scott Wente , March 05, 2012
Two Afton bridges in need of repair
Two Afton bridges are deemed structurally deficient.
By Mike Longaecker , March 04, 2012
Proposed 'hybrid' roundabout on Woodbury Drive questioned
Plans to reconstruct Woodbury Drive in south Woodbury drew criticism.
By Riham Feshir , March 01, 2012
Washington County wants public input on 70th/Keats/Military realignment
Residents will have a chance next month to offer input on a planned road project to realign a trio of busy Cottage Grove roadways.
By Jon Avise , March 01, 2012
Storm makes for sloppy start in Cottage Grove area
The overnight mix of snow, sleet and rain slowed the Wednesday morning commute and left south Washington County residents and plow operators with a heavy, wet mess.
By Scott Wente , February 29, 2012
Washington County seeks public input on possible move from 5 to 7 commissioners
The Washington County Board will hold an open house next month to let the public weigh in on guidelines it will use to redraw commissioner district boundaries before an April deadline -- including a possible expansion of the board from five to seven members. A majority of board members have said they are opposed to the change.
By Jon Avise , February 29, 2012
Bachmann pledges to continue work on St. Croix River bridge
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann says she will continue efforts to build a new bridge linking Minnesota and Wisconsin even though newly drawn congressional districts mean she would no longer represent the area where the bridge would be built.
By Don Davis , February 23, 2012
Grey Cloud Town Board nixes U of M bike race request
The Grey Cloud Town Board rejected a request by the University of Minnesota to hold an all-day bike race for as many as 300 participants.
By Judy Spooner , February 20, 2012
South Washington County Republicans, Democrats poised for big year
South Washington County Democrats and Republicans are beginning the push toward the November election from very different places.
By Jon Avise and Scott Wente , February 15, 2012
A surprise in Afton: council ousts city admnistrator
To the surprise of many, including two council members, the Afton City Council voted to discontinue its contract with City Administrator Sara Irvine, effective immediately.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 09, 2012
Washington County names new deputy administrator
Kevin Corbid, the director of Washington County’s Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services, will take over as the deputy county administrator, County Administrator Molly O’Rourke announced Wednesday.
By Jon Avise , February 08, 2012
South Washington County Republicans favor Paul in caucus poll, keep focus on local seats
Local Republicans expressed hope that Tuesday's heavily attended caucuses are a sign of continued momentum for their party in south Washington County.
By Jon Avise , February 08, 2012
Cottage Grove-area Democrats hope enthusiasm grows
Cottage Grove-area Democrats say their small caucus turnout doesn’t represent party enthusiasm entering a major election year.
By Scott Wente , February 07, 2012
Design work to start on Newport commuter lot
Washington County transit planners are ready to begin detailed design of a park and ride station in Newport that is scheduled to open to commuters in 2013.
By Jon Avise , February 02, 2012
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