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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Local officials ask state for more flexibility
Local government officials say they could help citizens better if the state got off their back. State and local officials relationship has eroded, according to Executive Director Jim Miller of the ...
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:53 PM
STAFF BLOG BEYOND THE BEAT 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
ON MY MIND 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
McOverhaul: Restaurant plans to rebuild, expand drive-through 
Officials at a popular Woodbury fast-food destination are seeking approval to overhaul the restaurant in hopes of boosting drive-through service.
By Mike Longaecker , January 12, 2011
Afton maps out 2011 goals
The Afton City Council is working on setting its goals for this year.
During a Jan. 4 City Council work session, council members discussed some of their goals for the coming year.
January 12, 2011
Afton to promote assistant administrator to administrator position
Afton will be getting a new staff head coming into 2011.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 05, 2011
Weik, others sworn into county posts
Washington County Commissioner Lisa Weik and two other commissioners were sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater.
By Jon Avise , January 04, 2011
Former Woodbury city attorney dies
The city attorney who helped advise the city of Woodbury from its very beginnings through its biggest boom years died Dec. 30 at the age of 69.
By Mike Longaecker , January 03, 2011
Afton approves budget, levy
The city budget for 2011 will see a slight decrease, but the property tax levy will see a slight increase.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , December 30, 2010
Peterson honored by Washington County colleagues
Washington County officials honored outgoing county commissioner Myra Peterson Tuesday in a tearful farewell at the final county board meeting of 2010.
By Jon Avise , December 27, 2010
Hargis reflects on 18-plus year of service to city
Bill Hargis moved to town with his wife Joan almost 39 years ago to the date. Looking back, the outgoing mayor of Woodbury knows their choice of residence was no coincidence.
December 22, 2010
Conservation conversation continue in Afton
The Afton Planning Commission discussed the topic of conservation easements with Sarah Strommen, the associate director of the Minnesota Land Trust, during it’s meeting on Dec. 6.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , December 15, 2010
A 'dog-eat-dog' ordinance debate
The Afton Planning Commission is still in limbo on making any recommendations to proposed amendments to its kennel ordinance even as the resident who initiated the proposed changes will be on the trails of Alaska come February.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , December 15, 2010
City Council approves amendment to stormwater drainage ordinance
Churches, schools and some residence that may have gotten away without being charged for a stormwater utility fee in the past are finally being brought into the fold.
December 14, 2010
County commissioners hear complaints over budget
Proposed tax levy flat in ’11, but taxes not level for all
By Jon Avise , December 11, 2010
Washington County administrator honored for outstanding service
Washington County Administrator Jim Schug receives the Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Minnesota Counties
By Jon Avise , December 11, 2010
Woodbury mayor tapped for key post on Met Council Transportation Board
The Metropolitan Council has appointed Woodbury Mayor Bill Hargis to chair the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB).
December 09, 2010
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