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Veterans court confers first graduates
With many current-generation veterans having served multiple combat tours, a large number suffer from all sorts of trauma. Some turn to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain.
newsJune 21, 2013 - 8:00am
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June 20, 2013
County to combat welfare fraud
A Washington County program aims to combat public assistance fraud by partnering with law enforcement and conducting ongoing investigations. Benefits were reduced or stopped in 75 percent of 201 cases during recent investigations that revealed discrepancies in the eligibility of...
news / governmentJune 20, 2013 - 10:00am
Inaugural art show displays Bray's creations
Driftwood isn't just debris to Tom Bray. When the Woodbury man's imagination processes the pieces as he handles them, he begins to see figures: an eagle, a dragon, a fish. "It's amazing what you can see in wood," Bray said Thursday, June 13, on the opening day of a display of his...
news / lifeJune 20, 2013 - 7:51am
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June 19, 2013
Woodbury praised for sustainability, energy conservation by new program
The city of Woodbury has been recognized for its green initiatives after participating in a statewide sustainability program for about six months. The "GreenStep Cities" is a voluntary program put on by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that encourages communities throughout...
news / governmentJune 19, 2013 - 12:00pm
Diploma Center grads finish their stories
Theresa Constantine's education plans changed when she became pregnant at 16 and enrolled in a school program for expectant mothers. She eventually went on to hold jobs and raise her children, assuming all along she had fulfilled her high school requirements. Nearly 20 years later,...
news / educationJune 19, 2013 - 11:48am
Community Ed names Pines' successor for top job
South Washington County Schools' Community Education soon will have a new leader. District 833 officials picked Robert W. Lawrence of Litchfield, Minn., as the next Community Education director. The School Board must approve the hire. Lawrence has held a similar position with the...
news / educationJune 19, 2013 - 9:45am
June 18, 2013
Moderate Republican enters race against Franken
ST. PAUL -- A moderate Minnesota Republican known for his work on health care legislation plans a U.S. Senate campaign. State Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka Tuesday announced his intention to challenge Democratic Sen. Al Franken. "Minnesota needs a senator from Minnesota who has invested...
news / politicsJune 18, 2013 - 1:25pm
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District's ALC graduates gain hard-earned diplomas
Twenty-one students earned their diplomas at the District 833 Alternative Learning Center's graduation ceremony earlier this month. Three additional students were listed as graduating but could not attend, including one graduate currently in military basic training. During the ceremony,...
news / educationJune 18, 2013 - 11:40am
June 14, 2013
Multi-family units slated for Garden Gate area
Woodbury Planning Commission approved Monday, June 3 a new multi-family development near Settlers Ridge Parkway. Eastview Place will have 74 attached units, located north of Eastview Road and west of Settlers Ridge Parkway. The property is zoned high density on the city's land-use...
news / governmentJune 14, 2013 - 1:00pm
Two distinguished scholars
Two Woodbury High School students wrapped up the school year with distinction. Junior Samyuktha Melachuri and sophomore Amrita Mohanty were named 2013 Scholars of Distinction by the Department of Education. Melachuri and Mohanty were two of only 42 students from across Minnesota...
news / educationJune 14, 2013 - 8:00am
Afton is ripe for new event
May came and went, but one thing was noticeably absent - Afton May Fair. The 20-year event discontinued this year after many years of poor weather conditions. "May Fair often had rainy, difficult weather," said Lisa Damon, a member of the Afton Area Business Association (AABA),...
news / familyJune 14, 2013 - 8:00am
June 13, 2013
Afton commission continues discussion of agritourism
Afton Planning Commission came one step closer to regulating agritourism uses during its June 3 meeting. Planning commission has been discussing the topic of how to regulate agritourism businesses - such as wineries, event venues, farmers markets, apple orchards and other types of...
news / governmentJune 13, 2013 - 1:00pm
Afton city administrator a finalist for top job in Bayport
Afton's city administrator is looking for work in a nearby Washington County community. Ron Moorse, who was hired on full-time as Afton's top administrator in September 2012, is one of four finalists for a similar job in Bayport. Dave Unmecht, a search consultant for Bayport, confirmed...
news / governmentJune 13, 2013 - 12:48pm
Afton Planning Commission briefs from June 3
Afton Planning Commission approves chicken ordinance amendments Afton's chicken ordinance could be receiving some tweaks. Afton Planning Commission voted during its June 3 meeting to recommend approval of three amendments to the city's ordinance regulating the keeping of chickens...
news / governmentJune 13, 2013 - 12:00pm
Red Roof suspect pleads guilty to attempted murder, rape charges
The man accused of holding a group of people hostage in 2012 during a deadly night at Woodbury's Red Roof Inn will spend at least 24 years in prison under a plea agreement reached Thursday. Demetrius Santreell Ballinger, 26, pleaded guilty to five counts, including criminal sexual...
crime and courts / newsJune 13, 2013 - 11:08am
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