News from the Oct. 15 County Board meeting

County receives award for downtown Afton project

The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted the American Public Works Association 2019 project of the year award in historic preservation for small cities and rural communities for its downtown Aft...

CareerForce, R.H. Stafford Library hosting Job Fair Oct. 16

The Washington County CareerForce is partnering with the R.H. Stafford Library to host a Fall Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the R.H. Stafford Library.

The library is at 8595 Central Park Place in Woodbury. Everyone is welcome to mee...

Monsters, Masks, and More at Hardwood Creek Library Oct. 17

Monsters, Masks, and More will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Hardwood Creek in Forest Lake.

Join Artistry at the Hardwood Creek Library and learn how to design and create 3-D masks and free-standing monster sculptures out of arts and crafts mater...

See Washington County Historic Courthouse by candlelight Oct. 17

Courthouse by Candlelight Tours will be at three different times the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater.

Tours will be at 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required, and m...

Scary stories part of fall schedule at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Oct. 18

Washington County Parks welcome everyone to Scary Stories 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The program is free with a vehicle permit, which is $7 daily or $30 annually. No reservation is required.

Enjoy the sights...

Washington County participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County Department of Public Health & Environment will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26.

Washington Count...

East Metro Prosecutors Launch helpsealmyrecord.org

Proactive effort furthers prosecutors’
role as ministers of justice by helping rehabilitated residents sealcriminal records.

 Special
Note:Video
of today’s press conference

 SaintPaul – Washington Cou...

Geotechnical drilling work begins in October and November

Geotechnical drilling work is scheduled the weeks of October 7 and November 4 . Expect short term lane closures during this time. 

To learn more about the progress of the project, view the Fall Newsletter.

Great Gatsby Christmas Gala Reservations now available

November 22nd Great Gatsby Christmas Gala Reservations now available! Reserve them here.

Paved Trail closed for construction

Beginning October 14, the paved trail along Keats Avenue, north of the Eagle Point Trail parking lot in Lake Elmo Park Reserve is closed for construction of culvert replacements. Please use the Swim Pond parking lot to access the paved trail. An update wi...

Eagle Point Trail closed for construction

Beginning September 26, Eagle Point Trail in Lake Elmo Park Reserve will be closed for construction to repair drainage issues along the trail.Please use alternate trails within Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Click here to see a trail map.

CGRRP Lower Landing Facility Open House 1 Scheduled

Washington County is hosting an open house for improvements to the existing shelter and site amenities at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. 

The open house is Tuesday, October 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Service Center (130...