News Flash

4-H Open House at Washington County Fairgrounds Oct. 6

We are looking for youth of all ages K-12 to one year after high school. 4-H allows young people to explore areas of interest, and experience camps and leadership opportunities.
Join an open house 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the fairgrounds.

Take part in Halloween costume swap at Washington County Environmental Center

The Washington County Public Health and Environmental department is hosting a Halloween Costume Swap.

Costume Drop-off Until Oct. 10

Drop-off clean, gently-used children’s costumes at the locations listed below through Tuesday, October 10.&nbs...

Get information on being licensed child care provider in Washington County Oct. 12

Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and view an orientation meeting via Teams 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12.

Registration is required by Oct. 5. Registr...

In-person absentee voting for local general election now open in Washington County

In-person absentee voting for the local general election is now open at four vote centers in Washington County.

Residents in Mahtomedi, St. Paul Park, South Washington County School District 833, Stillwater Area Public Schools District 834, Hastings School...

Night Hike set at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Oct. 13

Bring your friends and family for an evening hike along the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.

Breathe in the crisp autumn air, view the stars, observe the local wildlife, and soak in the quiet serenity of the night.

Meet outsid...

Washington County Parks to feature forest bathing in parks Oct. 14

Washington County Parks will feature forest bathing sessions throughout 2023 in different county parks, the next one Oct. 14 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The session is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 2...

Park Grove Library featured events for September

Park Grove Library will have featured events in September, including fall prevention awareness, book clubs, and a drop-in zine workshop for teens.

The library is at 7900 Hemingway Ave. S. in Cottage Grove; telephone number is 651-459-2040.

Storytime

Wednesda...

Guided bird hikes Oct. 14 at Big Marine Park Reserve

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s natural resources team and related work in co...

Park Grove Library featured events for October

Park Grove Library will have featured events in October, including tiny art fair kits, a jigsaw puzzle competition, and celebrating Dia de Los Muertos.

The library is at 7900 Hemingway Ave. S. in Cottage Grove; telephone number is 651-459-2040.

Library Clos...