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    August 21, 2017
    Cottage Grove man charged with seven counts of child pornography
    A Cottage Grove man faces seven felony charges of child pornography possession after Cottage Grove police allegedly discovered hundreds of videos...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 21, 2017 - 10:01am
    August 19, 2017
    After her boyfriend became violent while they were on a date, Micah Jeppesen decided to share her story in the film “Standing Strong” so that other young people will be aware of what to look for – and what to watch out for – in a relationship. Ruth Nerhaugen / Contributor
    Micah's HOPE
    She thought it was normal for a boyfriend to be protective, and a bit jealous. It showed he cared. At first, the Cannon Falls High School senior...
    newsAugust 19, 2017 - 11:00am
    August 16, 2017
    Jeff Dubay
    Former radio host Dubay charged with assaulting woman in Cottage Grove
    Former Twin Cities sports radio host Jeffery Dubay is accused of repeatedly punching a woman and knocking out her tooth during an assault in...
    newsAugust 16, 2017 - 12:40pm
    August 15, 2017
    Police: Man dresses as woman to attempt to evade police after Cabela's gun theft
    Authorities say a St. Paul man tried to disguise himself as a woman to evade police after stealing a handgun from Cabela's in Woodbury and driving...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 15, 2017 - 12:01pm
    August 9, 2017
    Residents of all 42 units of Red Rock Square moved in Aug. 3 and 4. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
    Full house for Newport's Red Rock Square move-in
    All units of the Red Rock Square Apartments, the first multi-family housing built in Newport in 30 years, were filled by new residents Aug. 3...
    newsAugust 9, 2017 - 9:01am
    August 8, 2017
    John Warneke with the Washington County Sheriff's Office gives Alliyah Lenz, 3, a badge sticker at Newport's National Night Out Party in Lions Park. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
    A Night Out to remember: South Washington County parties make public safety accessible
    Fifty parties spanned south Washington County Aug. 1 for National Night Out and Night to Unite festivities in Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park and...
    newsAugust 8, 2017 - 3:15pm
    August 5, 2017
    Refinery road in St. Paul Park to get a redo
    The deep tracks on St. Paul Park Road at the intersection with Summit Avenue will soon be a distant memory. St. Paul Park, Washington County and the St. Paul Park refinery have agreed to split costs for the repairs.
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 5, 2017 - 8:30am
    August 1, 2017
    Lucifer Vincent Nguyen / Dakota County Jail
    Authorities arrest homicide suspect; Nguyen captured late July 31 in Blaine
    A New Hope man accused of fatally shooting a Maplewood woman at her Mendota Heights workplace is in custody after evading authorities for three...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 1, 2017 - 11:32am
    July 31, 2017
    Brother of man acquitted in 1992 Minnesota child abduction-murder case sentenced for sex abuse of minor
    The brother of a man acquitted in the highly publicized 1992 disappearance of a 5-year-old Inver Grove Heights girl faces 18 months in prison...
    news/crime-and-courtsJuly 31, 2017 - 2:40pm
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    Cottage Grove police arrest woman following high-speed chase, crash
    A motorist crashed her car in a southeastern Cottage Grove ditch in the early hours of Sunday, July 30 after allegedly leading police in a vehicle...
    news/crime-and-courtsJuly 31, 2017 - 2:37pm
    July 29, 2017
    Scott Zitzloff, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, looks for safety hazards like intoxicated boating, lack of lifejackets and high speeds in no-wake zones while he patrols the county's lakes and rivers. Maureen McMullen / RiverTown Multimedia.
    'Safety is everyone's individual responsibility': Officials discuss water safety following recent drownings
    About a half-dozen "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" signs greet beachgoers from the parking lot to the swimming beach at Carver Lake Park. Woodbury Parks...
    newsJuly 29, 2017 - 8:00am
    July 28, 2017
    Woodbury man sentenced for domestic assault; burglary, sexual assault charges dismissed
    A Woodbury man will serve 90 days work release for a felony domestic assault charge after he was accused in February of forcefully entering...
    news/crime-and-courtsJuly 28, 2017 - 12:12pm
    July 27, 2017
    Cecelia Rodiles, 39, has been homeless for more than two years. After a string of bad luck and mounting bills, she found herself unable to keep up with her rent. Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimedia
    Hidden among us: Homelessness remains a steady challenge in Washington County
    Homelessness isn't always visible but remains persistent in Washington County. The latest statewide survey by the Wilder Foundation shows homeless...
    newsJuly 27, 2017 - 11:18am
    Jamie and Kate Swenson shared their journey to receive Medicaid for their son Cooper at the July 18 town Hall. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
    Health care town hall in Cottage Grove shines light on Medicaid recipients
    A recent town hall meeting put a personal face on the future of Medicaid in Minnesota. Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, gathered 12 state...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 27, 2017 - 8:30am
    July 20, 2017
    County secures $6K for courthouse security
    The checkpoint at the Washington County Government Center will undergo safety improvements that Sheriff Dan Starry said will benefit both visitors...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 20, 2017 - 9:04am
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