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A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
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First day back to work at MnDOT
After 20 days of the Minnesota government shutdown, I was contacted by my supervisor yesterday afternoon (July 20) to go back to work today. The shutdown was over. The waiting was over. The anxiety w...
Posted on 7/22/11 at 12:02 AM
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Bills, bills, bills: How local lawmakers stack up
Legislators are steaming through work at the Capitol, but how much of it has come from Woodbury-area lawmakers? Heres a quick run-down of how many bills area legislators have offered. Sen. Ted Lillie...
Posted on 4/6/11 at 4:06 PM
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A Little Government Goes a Long Way
Employees at the Washington Conservation District like to joke that the District is the best-kept secret in the county. Their mission, to enhance, protect, and preserve the natural resources of Washin...
Posted on 9/17/10 at 8:15 AM
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Legislative notebook: Voters will determine how lawmaker pay is decided

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 whether decisions about how much legislators are paid should be handed to an independent group.

By Don Davis , May 22, 2013

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Ready for splashdown in Woodbury

Woodbury City Council made an informal decision last week to move forward with a splash pad at the Bielenberg Sports Center complex.

By Riham Feshir , May 22, 2013

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Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster end session

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.

By Don Davis , May 21, 2013

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$2 billion tax bill heads Dayton's desk

ST. PAUL -- The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, was headed for final legislative passage late Sunday while a public works bill remained in doubt as time runs out in the 2013 legislative session.

By Don Davis , May 20, 2013

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Afton looking to conserve more land

Afton Planning Commission discussed conservation easements and how the city wants to approach them during its May 6 meeting.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 17, 2013

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Nothing to ‘wine’ about

Afton Planning Commission discussed the issue, specifically farm wineries and vineyards, during its May 6 meeting.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 17, 2013

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DFL leaders announce final tax plan

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House, Senate and governor’s office agreed to a tax plan Thursday night, four months after the Legislature started and four days before lawmakers must wrap up work for the year.

By Don Davis , May 17, 2013

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Afton’s septic plan draws fire

Afton City Council held a public hearing May 6 over its proposed facility plan, which details the city’s proposed communal subsurface wastewater treatment system.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 16, 2013

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Alcohol or no alcohol at BSC?

A restaurant management company that built the popular Stillwater Dairy Queen is proposing to bring a full scale restaurant to Bielenberg Sports Center.

By Riham Feshir , May 16, 2013

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County considers security at various facilities

Washington County officials decided to take preventive actions over the past few years when a number of incidents threatened the safety of county employees across the state.

By Riham Feshir , May 16, 2013

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Woodbury delegation backs historic gay marriage legislation

Woodbury delegation backs historic gay marriage legislation ST. PAUL – Gay marriage supporters received a surprise endorsement last week from a Woodbury lawmaker.

By MIke Longaecker and Don Davis , May 14, 2013

Dayton, DFL leaders forge framework for budget deal

Dayton, DFL leaders forge framework for budget deal ST. PAUL -- Minnesota political leaders have spent months preparing state budget plans, and eight days before the Legislature must adjourn for the year they announced they have reached agreement on some tax and spend guidelines.

By Don Davis , May 12, 2013

Woodbury's Kieffer among 4 Republicans to back House gay marriage passage

Woodbury's Kieffer among 4 Republicans to back House gay marriage passage ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor’s signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.

By Don Davis , May 09, 2013

Gay marriage vote 'exciting,' retired Woodbury pastor says

ST. PAUL – Hundreds of people on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate stood side by side throughout the Minnesota Capitol waiting for the House’s decision Thursday.

By Danielle Killey , May 09, 2013

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Woodbury, Cottage Grove eye joint training facility

Finding adequate gun range time and a training facility to take the classes in is becoming more of a challenge for Washington County law enforcement and emergency service personnel.

By Emily Buss , May 03, 2013

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