News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: November 14, 2023

Public meeting Dec. 7 for preliminary levy, proposed budget for 2024

Truth in Taxation information for property owners

Washington County property owners will have received their property tax notices in the mail.

Those notices state the amount of proposed property taxes payable to Washington County, cities or townships, school districts, and other taxing districts in the co...

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County News
Posted on: December 4, 2023

Washington County Parks seeks vendors for Jan. 20 Winter Market in the Ravine

Winter Market in the Ravine

Washington County Parks will be the host for Winter Market in the Ravine 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, and vendors are invited to participate.

The event will be at Ravine Landing, where visitors are invited...

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County News
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Washington County mental health advisory council seeking members

Mental Health Advisory Council

The Washington County Mental Health Initiative Advisory Council is looking for members.

Join a session in-person or virtually for a question-and-answer informational session to see if it would be a good fit. The in-person option is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, ...

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County News
Posted on: November 24, 2023

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue Dec. 9 at Pine Point Regional Park

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A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Pine Point Regional Park.

Hikers should meet at trailhead kiosk.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Val...

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County News
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Washington County will have its own Name a Snowplow contest

Name A Snow Plow Contest

Washington County residents are invited to help name one of the county's snowplows.

The submission form opened Nov. 20 and be open until Friday, Dec. 15.

County staff will review the submissions, and bring forward the top ideas for voting from the public in...

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County News
Posted on: November 29, 2023

Public invited to open house Dec. 13 on the Radio Drive expansion project

Radio Drive open house graphic

The public is invited to an open house 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, on the Radio Drive, or County State Aid Highway 13, expansion project in Woodbury.

The meeting will be at Saint Therese Senior Living of Woodbury, 7555 Bailey Road, in the reception are...

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County News
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Washington County property owners must file homestead applications by Dec. 31

Homestead application deadline

Eligible property owners in Washington County must file homestead applications by Dec. 31

Property owners who have had a change in ownership and/or occupancy and whose property is eligible for homestead classification should contact the county to file a ho...

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County News

News Flash

IT

3 Stories
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Washington County Women in IT see progress through the decades

This March, to mark Women’s History Month, the women in IT met to discuss our experiences working in Tech. While we agreed that there is room for improvement in the greater tech industry, things have greatly improved over the decades an...

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IT
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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IT
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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IT

News Flash

Parks

3 Stories
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Ash tree removal occurring on the East and West side trails in Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Image of an emerald ash borer

Ash tree removal is currently occurring on the East and West side trails in Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Ash trees are being removed due to impact of Emerald ash borer and to ensure safety of park users along the trails and borders of the park.

See the trail ma...

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Parks
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Historic Courthouse temporarily closed in preparation for improvement project

Historic Courthouse is currently closed and undergoing renovations.

The Washington County Park division will be completing an exterior restoration project on the Historic Courthouse this year. The project will include improvements to the exterior of the building to restore and preserve this historic building. The Historic...

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Additional Info... Parks
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Parks Visitor Questionnaire

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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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Additional Info... Parks

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: November 21, 2023

Washington County will have its own Name a Snowplow contest

Name A Snow Plow Contest

Washington County residents are invited to help name one of the county's snowplows.

The submission form opened Nov. 20 and be open until Friday, Dec. 15.

County staff will review the submissions, and bring forward the top ideas for voting from the ...

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Transportation
Posted on: November 20, 2023

County Highway 13 (Radio Drive) Improvement Project open house scheduled

In-Person Open House Information

Washington County, in partnership with the City of  Woodbury, is in the early design phase for an Improvement Project along County Highway 13 (Radio Drive) from County Highway 20 (Military Road) to Hargis Parkway.&...

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Additional Info... Transportation