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Woodbury dentist faces arson charge following Bass Lake fire
A Woodbury dentist accused of setting fire to a boathouse roughly half a mile from his rural New Richmond residence "looked as if he were a deer...
 News/crime and courts February 18, 2019 - 9:04am
Marital rape exception, violence against indigenous women among legal holes lawmakers aim to close
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota lawmakers this week are set to take up a review of the state's sexual assault and rape laws in an effort to close gaps that have caused painful repercussions for victims and survivors. After emotional testimony Tuesday, Jan. 29, the House Public Safety and Criminal...
 News/government and politics January 29, 2019 - 5:21pm
Environmental Program Coordinator Adam Frederick with the Washington County Environmental Center in Woodbury holds two lithium ion batteries brought into the center for recycling. He said such rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals and should not be thrown out with the trash. Submitted photo
What to do (and not do) with old batteries
Maybe they're from decorations or new toys this holiday season. Or maybe they've been getting stashed for years in the ubiquitous junk drawer...
 lifestyle/health January 29, 2019 - 5:00pm
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James W. "Jim" Cran
James W. "Jim" Cran Sept. 12, 1954 - Feb. 14, 2019 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - James W. "Jim" Cran, 64, Denmark Township, Minn., died Thursday, Feb. 14, in University of Minnesota Hospital. A funeral will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in...
 February 18, 2019 - 4:48pm
The Muddy Cow will soon start moving into the former Ruby Tuesday building, 7350 Hardwood Court, after it sat vacant for nearly two years. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Muddy Cow restaurant stampedes into Cottage Grove this fall
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, hello Muddy Cow. The former Ruby Tuesday building will get a second life late this fall when the Coon Rapids-based Muddy...
 Business/restaurants and bars July 12, 2018 - 7:45am
New Life Academy takes second in One Act sections
WOODBURY -- Their performnce of “Alice” earned the cast of New Life Academy 2nd place In Section 4 of the Minnesota State High School League...
 News/education February 18, 2019 - 10:17am
Highway 316 crash results in life-threatening injury
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 316 near the area of Bauer Circle on Thursday morning resulted in life-threatening injuries for a 20-year-old...
 News/accidents February 14, 2019 - 7:05pm
The PWER alpine ski team had seven skiers compete in the state alpine meet on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Submitted Photo
Alpine Skiing: PWER shows strong runs in the state meet
It was a dream come true for seven skiers on the PWER alpine ski team as they each crossed the finish line at the state meet on Wednesday. For...
 sports/other February 18, 2019 - 8:56am
A Red Wing man rolled his car down an embankment the morning of Feb. 4 after hitting snow and ice on Highway 61. Photo courtesy of Cottage Grove Public Safety
Rollover leaves one injured in Cottage Grove
Slippery conditions caused a rollover off Highway 61 Sunday morning, leaving one injured. A Red Wing man hit ice and snow on northbound Highway...
 News/accidents February 6, 2018 - 4:12pm
Cottage Growth: Mayor touts new homes, businesses in annual address
COTTAGE GROVE — Myron Bailey is optimistic that the city's winning streak is only beginning. Growth was the buzzword at the State of...
 News/government and politics February 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
The East Ridge gymnastics team will be heading to the state team meet next weekend after placing first at the section meet on Friday, Feb. 15 at Eastview High School. Brian Mozey / RiverTown Multimedia
Gymnastics: East Ridge heads to state as a team, Park and East Ridge send individuals to state
If a team reaches the state gymnastics meet once in a few years, it shows they had a strong season where every gymnast clicked at the right time...
 sports/gymnastics February 17, 2019 - 9:26am
County joins national initiative to reduce jail bookings, connect mentally ill inmates to help
 News/government and politics February 18, 2019 - 2:00pm
Janice Liberko
Janice Liberko Janice Liberko, age 81, of Cottage Grove, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Preceded in death by daughter,...
 February 18, 2019 - 4:40pm
Boys Hockey: East Ridge, Park receive seeds for section tournament
Section Tournament The regular season has come to an end and the coaches came together for the seeds meeting for the section tournament. On Sunday, the brackets were finalized for the upcoming week of tournament play. East Ridge and Park will be playing in the 3AA section tournament...
 sports/hockey February 18, 2019 - 9:33am
Viewpoint: Xcel delivers win-win for Minnesota
Ben Fowke, the president and CEO of Xcel Energy, recently announced an ambitious plan to cut the utility's carbon emissions 80 percent by 2030. To reach that goal, Xcel Energy will double down on clean energy. It plans to generate 60 percent renewable energy by 2030. That's fantastic...
 opinion February 9, 2018 - 12:36pm

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