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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Spring weight restrictions for county roads start March 10

Spring weight restrictions will go into effect on Washington County roads at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10. Restrictions will be in effect for eight weeks, unless extraordinary conditions require extending them.  

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Washington County sets spring weight restrictions for county roads

Spring weight restrictions will go into effect on Washington County roads at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10. Restrictions will be in effect for eight weeks, unless extraordinary conditions require extending them.  

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Hardwood Creek Library features events in March

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N.,  Forest Lake, will feature these events in March. 

The library's telephone number is 651-275-7300.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 28, 10 - 10:30 a.m. Use stories, songs, fing...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Featured events at Park Grove Library in March

Park Grove Library, 900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove, will have these featured events for March.

Park Grove Library's telephone number is 651-459-2040.

Fine Motor Friday: Owl Puppets

Friday, March 24, 11 - noon Join us to complete activ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Stay Safe This Tax Season: Red Flags of IRS Scams

Unsolicited emails, calls, texts, or direct messages (DM) that prompt you to share valuable personal and financial information are very likely scams - even when they look like they come from the IRS. You need to be aware of possible scams because once the...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Phishing: Look before you click

Learn to recognize and report phishing scams is a top step you can take to stay safe online. It’s fairly easy to do and doesn’t take long at all. Just look closely before you click a link.

What is a phishing scam? 

A phishing sc...

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Tips to Manage Your Data Privacy

All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal data, like your Social Security and driver’s license numbers. It can even include ...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Ski passes no longer required for use of cross country ski trails this season

Due to the deteriorating conditions of the ski trails and lack of ability to groom because of rising temperatures, Washington County will no longer require ski passes for use of cross country ski trails this season. If adequate snow fall is received and t...

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Parks
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Temporary trail closures in Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

Habitat restoration projects are occurring throughout Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park this winter.

Please see the map below for temporary trail closures resulting from this work.

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Parks Visitor Questionnaire

We want to hear from you! Your participation in this brief questionnaire provides much needed information for our park planning and operations activities. Click on the button below to complete the brief questionnaire.

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