LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local government lobbying costs up a bit
Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 11:04 AM
A public hearing without a public
The Afton Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on proposed sewer regulation changes, from Washington County, during its Aug. 2 meeting, but it's a little difficult to have a publ...
Posted on 8/3/10 at 9:22 AM
Woodbury Citizens' Academy
The Woodbury Citizens' Academy, a 10-week program offered by the Woodbury Community Foundation, started today. I was one of the 25 participants in this very first class. Our first session wa...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 4:58 PM
City of Woodbury issues statement regarding Red Roof Inn activity
“The city shares the community’s concerns about the level of criminal activity at the Red Roof Inn. It is our intention to be in contact with the hotel management to seek to improve the situation.September 05, 2012
Stillwater bridge backers make their case in D.C.
By By Jeff Holmquist , September 21, 2011
Vision unclear for future of small libraries
As Washington County Library officials begin reworking the system’s strategic vision, Newport Mayor Tim Geraghty hopes his city’s library is not in their sights.By Jon Avise , March 25, 2011
Woodbury Council considers solar system at public safety building
The public safety building and Woodbury City Hall will soon have one more thing in common — energy efficiency. City officials are exploring plans for a 40kW solar system to be installed on the roof over the parking garage of the public safety building located on Radio Drive.By Riham Feshir , March 24, 2011
Commissioners blast House plan to siphon transit money
Washington County commissioners volleyed criticism Tuesday at legislation advancing in the Minnesota House that would redirect millions of dollars from a sales tax for new light rail, commuter rail and bus rapid transit projects to cover deep cuts to existing bus service in the Twin Cities.By Jon Avise , March 23, 2011
Books vs. building improvements: A district dilemma in 833
There is not enough money to pay for all the requests for School District 833 facility improvements, textbooks and technology for next year. So administrators are paring the list and looking to unused funds from the East Ridge High School construction project.By Judy Spooner , March 19, 2011
Stillwater superintendent search down to three
The Stillwater Area School District is on its way to having a new, permanent, superintendent.By Amber Kispert-Smith , March 18, 2011
City's HRA loans going fast
Woodbury’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority has already used almost 50 percent of its loan budget for 2011.By Riham Feshir , March 16, 2011
County libraries closed Wednesday; long-term planning begins
Libraries across Washington County will be closed Wednesday as library administrators and staff kick off a yearlong strategic planning effort with a daylong workshop.By Jon Avise , March 16, 2011
Afton declares flood emergency
The increasing threat of major flooding this spring has prompted Afton City Council to declare a State of Emergency.March 15, 2011
Flood threat prompts emergency declaration in Washington County
Washington County declared a state of emergency on Tuesday — with the city of Afton expected to follow suit tonight — in advance of predicted major spring flooding that could jeopardize portions of the county.By Jon Avise and Judy Spooner , March 15, 2011
833 School Board member: No more free trips
What was expected to be a routine review of District 833 School Board policies revealed differences of opinion among members about their travel, e-mail use and the order in which they vote.By Judy Spooner , March 15, 2011
Arduous intersection: Tower Drive and Afton Road
In the last six years, the accident rate at Tower Drive and Afton Road has been higher than normal. Specifically, 16 crashes were reported since 2005 and most of them were T-bone collisions.By Riham Feshir , March 12, 2011
District 833 School Board rejects proposed class-size increase
District 833 School Board members rejected a budget-cutting proposal that would have increased class sizes by an average of one-half student per class.By Judy Spooner , March 04, 2011
District 833 to consider $3 million in cuts tonight
District 833 administrators are recommending over $3 million in spending cuts for next school year.By Judy Spooner , March 03, 2011
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