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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.  

Any county road without a posted we...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

News from the March 28 Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting

The following actions were taken at the March 28, 2023, Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota.

 County Board makes appointments to citizen advisory groups

The Washington County Board of C...

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County
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Hardwood Creek Library features events in April

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

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

Virtual: eCommerce and Selling Online

1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. This online class,...

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County
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Park Grove Library features events for April

View a list of featured events at Park Grove Library for March, including eCommerce, preparing a budget for retirement, and Motor Friday - Arbor Day.

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

Virtual: eCommerce an...

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County
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue April 8 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park

A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Hikers should park and meet at the playground parking lot.

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County
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Get information on being licensed child care provider in Washington County April 13

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, April 13.

Registration is required by April 6. Registration i...

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County
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.  

Any county road without a posted we...

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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 29, 2023

Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan Open House scheduled for April 13

In-Person Open House

Washington County is hosting an open house for the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail master plan – a future multiuse trail that will run through eastern Washington County from Downtown Afton to the St. Croix Boom Site in Stillwate...

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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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Parks
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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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Highway 36 & Lake Elmo Avenue Improvement Project In-Person Open House scheduled for April 19

In-Person Open House Information

Washington County, in partnership with MnDOT and the Cities of Grant and Lake Elmo, is hosting an open house to plan for future improvements to the Highway 36 and County Highway 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) Intersection. Join us i...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Highway 61 Visioning Study In-Person Open House scheduled for April 5

In-Person Open House Information

Washington County, MnDOT, and the City of Hugo are partnering on a corridor visioning study of Highway 61 through Hugo city limits. Join us for an open house to learn more and provide input to help define future improvement...

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