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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...
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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
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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
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Afton hires former interim city administrator as consultant

Afton hires former interim city administrator as consultant Afton City Council approved a contract with former Interim City Administrator Ron Moorse to serve as a government affairs consultant for a trial three-month period.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 28, 2011

Woodbury will not intervene in 3M civil suit

Two months after the state filed a civil suit against 3M Co. to pay for environmental damages caused by chemical pollution in the area, the city of Woodbury was asked to intervene. On Wednesday, Woodbury City Council decided it was not necessary.

By Riham Feshir , February 24, 2011

Woodbury streets scheduled for a facelift

More than seven miles of roadway in Woodbury need a little bit of a makeover after years of wear and tear.

By Riham Feshir , February 23, 2011

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State Farm building won't see special legislation this year

Whatever happens with plans to redevelop the State Farm Insurance building, it won’t involve special legislation this session at the Capitol.

By Mike Longaecker , February 18, 2011

Washington County Board backs photo ID at polls

Washington County commissioners declared their support for a legislative effort to require Minnesotans to show photo identification before voting.

By Jon Avise , February 17, 2011

City report shows increase in jobs, decline in residential housing values

City report shows increase in jobs, decline in residential housing values New commercial construction in Woodbury was on the rebound in 2010 for the first time in four years, though local residential property values continued to decline, according to a report released last week by the city.

By Mike Longaecker , February 15, 2011

County commissioners want to see some ID

Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday declared their support for a legislative push to require Minnesotans to show photo identification before voting.

By Jon Avise , February 10, 2011

E-readers coming to Woodbury library

E-readers coming to Woodbury library The Washington County Library System is about to make reading even more convenient for patrons who have made the jump to e-readers.

By Mike Longaecker , February 03, 2011

City Council clears way for law firm to devise State Farm plan

Woodbury City Council members moved ahead Wednesday with an effort to help occupy the vacant State Farm Insurance building.

By Mike Longaecker , January 26, 2011

Commissioner Weik rejects call to exit transit consortium

A Washington County commissioner on Tuesday called for a vote soon on whether the county should pull out of a Twin Cities-area transit funding board, a move that could cost Washington County millions of dollars in funding for future transportation projects.

By Jon Avise , January 25, 2011

Afton staffing plan approval still on hold

The Afton staffing plan is still in its planning stages, at least for a little while longer.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 24, 2011

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Law firm poised to aid State Farm building's future

Woodbury City Council members expressed interest in hiring a law firm to help find a solution for the vacant State Farm Insurance property.

By Mike Longaecker , January 19, 2011

Woodbury stands to lose under GOP budget plan

A lobbying group for Minnesota cities reports Woodbury would see nearly $800,000 less from the state under a GOP budget proposal.

By Mike Longaecker and Don Davis , January 19, 2011

Council punts on changes to environmental policy

Proposed changes to a city ordinance governing environmental management will be put on hold until more community members can weigh in on it, Woodbury City Council members decided last Wednesday.

By Mike Longaecker , January 18, 2011

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Afton's doggone ordinance

Afton resident Mille Porslid is still barking up the wrong tree, at least in the minds of several residents and some of the Afton Planning Commission members, in terms of proposal to amend the city’s kennel ordinance. The Afton Planning Commission held a public hearing on Jan. 3 on the proposed amendments.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 14, 2011

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