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    June 6, 2013
    An end to trapping in Afton?
    If you like to trap live game, you might need to find somewhere else to go other than Afton. Afton City Council discussed the possibility of outlawing trapping within city limits during a workshop on May 23. Currently trapping for furs is allowed everywhere in Afton - including...
    news / governmentJune 6, 2013 - 2:00pm
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    UPDATE: Bomb scare aboard bus benign; suspect hospitalized
    Passengers were back on their way to Chicago around 2 p.m. Thursday -- about a half hour after a bomb scare aboard the bus they were on was pulled...
    crime and courts / newsJune 6, 2013 - 1:51pm
    Saying farewell to a long, eventful career in engineering
    His colleagues refer to him as an "entire institution." While working at Woodbury City Hall for nearly three decades, over half of the city has been built under David Jessup's leadership. The public works director brings a significant s amount of infrastructure knowledge about groundwater...
    news / governmentJune 6, 2013 - 12:27pm
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    Prescription drug abuse is growing problem in county
    A new Washington County initiative aims to protect the population from prescription drug abuse and diversion. One Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy will be assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad (TDS) to tackle the growing problem of...
    news / healthJune 6, 2013 - 10:00am
    School's out for summer
    Students can trade in their textbooks for video games, their backpacks for beach bags and math class for camp now that summer has officially started. Royal Oaks Elementary students celebrated the start of summer, June 5, by throwing confetti, signing yearbooks and saying goodbye to...
    news / educationJune 6, 2013 - 9:17am
    Police reports: Goose attack, parking lot hanky-panky, Cowboy Jack's brawl, more ...
    Police were called May 21 to Chipotle, 7455 Currell Blvd., for an assault report. A worker who had just been fired punched a door, nearly striking incoming customers. Police determined no assault occurred. Officers responded May 22 to an anonymous road rage report on Interstate 94...
    crime and courts / newsJune 6, 2013 - 7:45am
    June 5, 2013
    County officials bemoan additional state mandates
    A new statewide disability assessment program will likely require Washington County to add up to 10 new positions in 2014 and beyond. Though "MnCHOICES" was approved for state funding next year, the county is not certain whether it'll be covered by the state in the future, county...
    news / governmentJune 5, 2013 - 12:00pm
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    These Eagles' talents soar
    New Life Academy held its third annual elementary talent show on May 30. A number of students performed icluding Midi Ogundare, who danced to the song "Shout to the Lord." Staff photo by Amber Kispert-Smith.
    news / educationJune 5, 2013 - 12:00pm
    TV's 'Ponch' coming to Woodbury this week
    Erik Estrada, the actor best known for playing the television character "Ponch" in the popular 1970s-80s show "CHiPs," will be coming to Woodbury...
    newsJune 5, 2013 - 8:58am
    Woodbury couple's grape escape: backyard vineyard
    Back in April 2011, Woodbury residents Jane and Pat Thiegs decided to get away for the afternoon, so they hopped in their car. "We just got in the car and drove," Jane said. "We let the car lead." The Thiegs eventually found themselves in Prescott, Wis., where they saw signs for...
    news / outdoors / foodJune 5, 2013 - 8:00am
    Crosswinds parents vow: 'We're not going away'
    With no action from the Legislature to give Crosswinds Arts and Science School to the Perpich Center for the Arts and reject School District 833's interest in acquiring it, parents of Crosswinds students and five legislators took their case to the East Metro Integration District School...
    news / educationJune 5, 2013 - 7:36am
    June 4, 2013
    Bailey Elementary kindergarten graduates dream big
    High school seniors weren't the only ones celebrating a milestone last week. Bailey Elementary kindergarteners celebrated graduations of their own May 31 at the school. The graduation ceremony included graduation-themed songs performed for parents. "The end of the year is always...
    news / educationJune 4, 2013 - 1:02pm
    'Bride, groom' references deleted on new Washington County marriage licenses
    With a few word changes and the deletion of an oath referring to a man and a woman, Washington County has prepared its same-sex marriage license. The county will make available same-sex marriage license applications beginning Thursday, June 6, ahead of the state's Aug. 1 gay marriage...
    news / governmentJune 4, 2013 - 9:29am
    June 3, 2013
    WHS, ERHS confer graduates (W/PHOTO GALLERIES)
    The latest crop of graduates from Woodbury was set loose on the world over the weekend. On Saturday, the 356 graduates from East Ridge High School were conferred at the school.
    news / educationJune 3, 2013 - 12:22pm
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