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    November 19, 2018
    Washington County Attorney Pete Orput poses with a bat that circulates among prosecutors in his office who win jury trials. Orput calls it the “Heavy Hitters Club.” Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Plea deals vs. trials: Driving hard bargains in Minn., Wis. courtrooms
    HUDSON — Attorneys on both sides of a high-profile St. Croix County threats case shook hands in late September after delivering impassioned...
    news/crime-and-courtsNovember 19, 2018 - 1:29pm
    October 18, 2018
    Woodbury and Cottage Grove police, city officials and state legislators broke ground on the long-awaited East Metro Public Safety Training Facility on Oct. 11. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia play button
    WATCH: Work on long-anticipated regional public safety training center begins
    COTTAGE GROVE — It's time to hit the ground running — or digging. The East Metro Public Safety Training Facility — formerly...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 18, 2018 - 6:00am
    October 12, 2018
    David Clarey
    New reporter David Clarey joins RiverTown team
    New RiverTown Multimedia reporter David Clarey started his first day with a bang—literally. The Carthage, S.D. (home of a straw bale museum,...
    community/peopleOctober 12, 2018 - 8:00am
    October 9, 2018
    South Washington County Sheriff's Office receives grant for new DWI officer
    The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded the Washington County Sheriff's Office a grant to fund the salary and benefits for an additional...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 9, 2018 - 6:00am
    September 19, 2018
    Firefighters put out a fire started in the second-floor restrooms at Park High School Sept. 19. Courtesy of Cottage Grove Public Safety
    Park High School fire causes evacuation, minimal damage
    COTTAGE GROVE — A fire started in the second-floor bathroom of Park High School led to evacuations and missed classes, but no injuries....
    news/educationSeptember 19, 2018 - 5:19pm
    August 23, 2018
    A vehicle fire briefly spread into the grass on 100th Street near Manning Avenue the afternoon of Aug. 22. Courtesy of Cottage Grove Public Safety
    Manning Avenue car fire destroys vehicle
    COTTAGE GROVE — An engine fire in the south end of Cottage Grove left a vehicle totaled Aug. 22. According to the Cottage Grove Fire Department,...
    news/firesAugust 23, 2018 - 9:21am
    August 8, 2018
    Karter Ausen, 6, tries to walk a straight line while wearing alcohol impairment simulation goggles. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
    PHOTOS: St. Paul Park National Night Out
    Hundreds of St. Paul Park residents turned out to Heritage Park the evening of Aug. 7 for the annual National Night Out Celebration.
    newsAugust 8, 2018 - 3:01pm
    Deputy Laura Jackson, along with other representatives from the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Newport Fire Department, handed out stickers and gifts to kids at Night to Unite Aug. 7. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
    PHOTOS: Night to Unite in Newport
    Newport celebrated Night to Unite at Newport Lutheran Church Aug. 7, with games, crafts and food for all ages.
    newsAugust 8, 2018 - 3:00pm
    August 2, 2018
    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 last year. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia file photo
    Get ready to Unite: Night to Unite parties set for Aug. 7
    Night to Unite and National Night Out parties will be sprawling across several communities Aug. 7, with visits from public safety staff, music,...
    newsAugust 2, 2018 - 10:45am
    July 31, 2018
    Police chase causes Norris Square lockdown
    A foot chase led to a short lockdown of the Norris Square retirement community just after noon July 26.
    news/crime-and-courtsJuly 31, 2018 - 3:32pm
    July 30, 2018
    Mississippi River in Cottage Grove. File photo
    Updated: Victim named in Mississippi River drowning
    COTTAGE GROVE — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning that took place in the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove...
    news/accidentsJuly 30, 2018 - 2:20pm
    June 27, 2018
    Tyler James Giebner
    Man sentenced for threatening Park High shooting
    STILLWATER — The man who threatened to commit a school shooting at Park High School this spring has been sentenced to a five years probation....
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 27, 2018 - 2:57pm
    June 23, 2018
    Jim Huber holds a plaque for the Citizen Life-Saving Award at the June 6, 2018, City Council meeting. Courtesy of the city of Cottage Grove
    Neighbor's quick action saves life
    COTTAGE GROVE — In the still-dark spring morning, Jim Huber didn't hesitate. Huber was about to head to work March 15 when a vehicle rolled...
    community/peopleJune 23, 2018 - 7:49am
    June 14, 2018
    The Strawberry Fest parade is always a hit — and this year will have new leaders in Craig Woolery and Bob Byerly. File photo
    A new perspective: Retired chiefs to lead Strawberry Fest parade
    COTTAGE GROVE — Fire, EMS, police and reserves have long played an important but largely invisible role at Strawberry Fest, but this year...
    community/eventsJune 14, 2018 - 7:49am
    June 12, 2018
    One dead in Newport stabbing
    A fatal stabbing in Newport early Sunday morning in under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 12, 2018 - 9:18am
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