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Gazette sponsors forum for county commissioner district 3 candidates
The Stillwater Gazette is sponsoring a Washington County Commissioner – district three candidate forum ahead of the Tuesday, Aug. 13, primary election. There are four candidates on the primary election ballot for that office: Bethany Cox, Scott “Cutter” Junker, Michael Schultz, and Mark Wiens. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will go through to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
St. Croix River flooding impacting homes and businesses in Minnesota, Wisconsin
ST. CROIX RIVER, Minn. — Flooding is impacting towns along the St. Croix River, with Washington County declaring a state of emergency on Friday.As of Saturday afternoon, the St. Croix River is at just under 88 feet at Stillwater, near what's considered moderate flood stage, with the water continuing to rise. A crest is anticipated for Monday at just over 88 feet. A little flooding is the price Steve Blake pays for a front row view of the St. Croix River from his Bayport home.Water is currently at a 1.5 feet inside his garage, Blake said. "Ranges anywhere from a...
Why FEMA left Washington County off disaster list
Minnesota Second Congressional District Representative Angie Craig explains why she believes Washington County, which includes Stillwater, was not included in FEMA's federal disaster declaration list after severe flooding.
As Washington County declares state of emergency, Stillwater residents watch St. Croix River rise
STILLWATER, Minn. — Washington County has declared a state of emergency as rising flood waters of the St. Croix River threaten the historic city of Stillwater. Crews are busy sandbagging and pumping water away from businesses that sit along the river in downtown Stillwater.Onlookers stopped by barricades and sandbags that not only keep them safe but hopefully keep the water from flooding area businesses. "It wasn't like this yesterday," said Charlie Rouse, Jr.Rouse has spent the past several weeks watching the river rise. Seeing water cover benches, parking lots and the gazebo along the river is a big concern.He works for the St....
Live updates: Minnesota flooding latest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update on Minnesota's flood outlook on Friday morning, noting officials are still working on responding to ongoing needs before transitioning to damage assessments. While sunny weather recently has given Minnesota a bit...
Flood watch: Washington County holding emergency meeting
Washington County issued a notice on Thursday for an emergency meeting related to the rising Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. The emergency meeting of the Washington County Board will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater. County officials will be “presenting an emergency...
Prosecutors decline filing charges in death of woman at Hugo assisted-living center
The Washington County Attorney’s Office has declined to pursue criminal charges against a resident of Good Life Senior Living in Hugo who pushed another resident at the assisted-living center in March. The woman who was pushed, Linda S. Steen, suffered a broken hip and died on March 30, 19...
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