The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax-revenue funding holes.
County officials secured blocks of rooms at Woodbury and Stillwater hotels to be used for emergency shelter over the next year.
The Washington County board signed off on a $275,000 agreement with the hotel to reserve a block of rooms to be used for emergency shelter.
Rep. Tou Xiong, who represents parts of Woodbury, was arrested Jan. 8 for driving drunk. He is running for the Minnesota Senate this year.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
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“The Community Involvement Awards are a way to recognize these volunteers for their dedication and service.”
See the latest announcement from the Washington County Government.
The nine-figure settlement for Minnesota is part of a $26 billion nationwide agreement with Johnson & Johnson and opioid distributors.
Sgt. Neil Bauer left the Woodbury Police Department last week to become police chief and public safety director in Wyoming, Minnesota.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
Minnesota runs several programs to help residents pay for heating and other utilities during the "harsh winter months,” Gov. Tim Walz said.
Minnesota officials said they are working to reopen 43 exam stations by Dec. 31, with 50 more to reopen by the end of January.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
Find election results at the Secretary of State's website.
A new capital projects levy for ISD 833 schools was rejected by a razor-thin margin of less than 75 votes, unofficial results show.
One newcomer was also elected to the South Washington County Schools board.
Voters in Woodbury will help decide the future of the South Washington County Schools board and two proposed levy increases.
Voters will elect four school board members from nine candidates and decide whether to authorize new operating and capital-projects levies.
“The current school board is woke and progressive,” the slate’s website reads, urging voters to give conservatives a majority on the board.
Mail-in ballots will not count if they are received after Election Day in Minnesota.
Residents who want to serve on a city commission must submit their applications by Friday afternoon.
The Washington County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.
A panel of five judges is set to hold 10 public hearings across Minnesota over the next two weeks about the state’s redistricting process.
Park Grove Library features events during October.
Many in the Woodbury area behind on rent, despite billions rental aid dollars being available nationally.
Here's your guide to voting in this year's school board and district elections.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.
Minnesota as a whole grew 7.6 percent since 2010.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Woodbury residents.
A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.
The Pfizer two-dose vaccine will be available to anyone 12 years of age and older. No insurance or ID is needed and walk-ins are welcome.
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The unemployment rate in Washington County decreased recently.
This is how the Woodbury area compares to Minnesota and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.