WASHINGTON COUNTY
County budget: tax cut or bigger tax cut?
Washington County commissioners’ debate over the proposed $146 million county operating budget for 2011 involves a much smaller number: $6.By Scott Wente , August 26, 2010
Regular hours returning to county libraries
Area library patrons this fall will again be able to peruse books, use computers and do research at local branch libraries on Sundays.August 20, 2010
Party politics at issue in county board race 
Talk of partisan politics is dominating early campaigning for a nonpartisan Washington County commissioner’s seat.
By Scott Wente , August 18, 2010
Regular library hours returning
The Washington County library system is reverting to its regular hours, after cutting Sunday afternoon hours and Thursday evening hours at its five largest branches.
August 13, 2010
4-H members eye bright future
Hustling from a judging tent to the poultry barn with a chicken under each arm, Jonas Sahouani looked the part of an experienced 4-H member at the recent Washington County Fair.
By Scott Wente , August 11, 2010
Newcomers, incumbents win local primaries
Washington County voters on Tuesday picked two electoral newcomers in a race for county attorney and sided with incumbents in two other county races.
By Scott Wente , August 11, 2010
It's Pulkrabek vs. Johnston for County Board seat
Washington County Commissioner Bill Pulkrabek rose above three challengers in the primary election and will face off against Lake Elmo Mayor Dean Johnston in November.
By Scott Wente , August 11, 2010
Orput, Shoeberg advance in county attorney race
Peter Orput won the primary election for Washington County attorney, and he will face fellow Stillwater resident Kevin Shoeberg on the Nov. 2 ballot.
By Scott Wente , August 11, 2010
Primary election to narrow local races
Washington County voters will narrow the fields in a few local races in today’s primary election.
By Scott Wente , August 10, 2010
Issues, incumbent prompt challengers in District 2 county board race
Pulkrabek opposed by three in District 2 Washington County Commissioner primary.
By Scott Wente , August 09, 2010
Washington County's got talent
Forget about “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent.” Washington County has its own pool of talent performing this week at the fair.
By Samantha Hartfiel , August 05, 2010
Septic rules change flush with extra costs
Washington County believes a proposal to change state rules regulating septic tanks stinks.
By Scott Wente , August 04, 2010
County fair to feature local food
A new food feature is stirring curiosity and excitement at this week’s Washington County Fair.
By Scott Wente , August 04, 2010
Area woman recognized for child care work
A Cottage Grove woman is among recipients of this year’s Washington County child care provider awards.
August 03, 2010
County cuts hit children's program
Washington County will provide less funding for a program benefiting children with severe emotional disorders.
By Scott Wente , July 27, 2010
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