Enjoy guided fitness hikes in Washington County Parks, next one June 28

Explore the Washington County Parks trail system with guided fitness hikes, with the next hike at 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Meet at the Nordic Center.

The hikes involve a warm-up and fitness challenges along the way...

Stranger Things Escape Room at Hardwood Creek June 28

Stranger Things Escape Room will be 1 to 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Hardwood Creek Library.

Get ready for the release of season three by trying out our Stranger Things Escape Room at Hardwood Creek Library. Escape the room in teams of 2 to 6 in 30 minut...

Highway 36 in Washington County will have directional lane closures July 1, 2

Eastbound Highway 36 from Century Avenue to Interstate 694 in Oakdale will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday, July 1, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 2. In addition, the westbound Highway 36 lanes in the same area will be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, to 6 ...

Spot mowing, spraying for noxious weeds to begin June 24

Washington County staff will begin spot mowing and spraying for noxious weeds in the more than 220 miles of rural roadsides June 24 through July 22, and again in October.

This is being done to help comply with Minnesota State Noxious Weed law (Minnesota St...

News from the June 25 County Board meeting

The following actions were taken at the June 25, 2019, Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota

County Board approves agreement that will provide funds to assist homeless

The Washington County Board ...

Washington County Parks campfire programs continue with Bees, Wolves June 29

Washington County Parks continue campfire programs June 29 with one program on Bees and another program on Wolves.

Pollinate Minnesota will present a program on Bees at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Wildlife Science Center will pre...

Brodini Comedy Magic at Oakdale Library June 29

Love magic? Love comedy? Come and be wowed by the Brodini Comedy Magic Show 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Oakdale Library.

Audience participation makes this a wonderful program for children of all ages. No registration required. This program is fun...

Vendors sought for 2019 Christmas at the Courthouse

The Washington County Historic Courthouse is accepting vendor applications for the 27th annual Christmas at the Historic Courthouse Friday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 24.

This is a competitive and juried event that seeks local vendors with a variety of ...