Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday that Minnesota will remain focused on vaccinating most of the state’s seniors before expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Walz issued guidance to vaccinate 70% of adults 65 years of age and older before expanding eligibility, and aims…

Scandia’s Tavern hopes to bring a mix of traditional American fare and Vietnamese food to Scandia.

In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, Governor Tim Walz Monday directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021, to remember and honor lives lost due to COVID-19. …

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Washington County Attorney’s Office recently charged Steven Carl Jackson, of Woodbury, with six felony counts of filing false or fraudulent income tax returns and six felony counts of failing to pay income tax.

Washington County will submit the Square Lake Special Recreation Feature master plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval, after the County Board approved the submittal Feb. 9.

 Voting is now open for the Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 19, 2021. He has directed flags to fly at half-staff on the 19th of every month to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19.

Both members of married couples who want to purchase a combination angling or hunting license in person will need to be present at the sales location starting Feb. 18, when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin requiring both spouses to provide and verify their own complet…

Governor Tim Walz Wednesday directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 in honor of the senseless tragedy that resulted in one lost life and four others injured at Allina Clinic Crossro…

Council refunds on-sale liquor license fees

 As part of the State of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program (CVP), Governor Tim Walz announced a new community vaccination site to launch this week in Rochester. The large-scale, permanent site will be the third of its kind, joining sites in Minneapolis and Duluth that launch…

The Washington County Board of Commissioners made adjustments Jan. 19 to the planned Gold Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project planned from downtown St. Paul to Woodbury.

Minnesotans interested in deer populations in certain areas of the state can take an active role in shaping deer population goals during an open public input process starting Monday, Feb. 8.

The Marine Community Library has a wonderful collection of children’s books. Because of the pandemic, they are underused. To get them off the shelves and into the hands of children, book bags will be available during Saturday morning curbside pick-up, which is 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m, starting Jan. 30 

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) filed two lawsuits last week against restaurants that continue to operate without a license, following a history of noncompliance.

More than 35,000 Minnesotans age 65+ will have access to COVID-19 vaccines at over 100 clinics, hospitals, state community vaccination sites, and other locations across the state this week, Governor Tim Walz announced today. With an increased vaccine supply and after a successful two-week pi…

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and comment on a set of recommendations intended to bring measured growth, increased and equitable access, and a higher quality of outdoor recreation opportunities to Minnesotans and visitors.

 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Wednesday announced it has passed 1 million tests administered through the state’s community testing sites. There are currently more than 20 testing sites located around the state, all of which offer no-barrier access to testing.

City to participate in St. Paul ice sculpture hunt

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input as it updates the state’s waterfowl hunting regulations. As a first step, the DNR is asking people to comment on potential changes that could alter seasons and create additional opportunities to hunt waterfowl.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved several continuing contracts Jan. 5 that will provide services to county residents in the coming year.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Local No. 372 Jan. 5.

 The Biden Administration Tuesday announced they will increase the supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses shipped to states by 16 percent over current levels for at least the next three weeks. Minnesota is expected to receive nearly 11,000 additional doses each week under the new allocation.

Governor Tim Walz Monday accelerated plans to make COVID-19 vaccines more broadly available across Minnesota, announcing a host of actions aimed at getting more doses to more Minnesotans as quickly as possible.

Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced that the Board of Pardons, which is made up of Governor Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea, voted to grant Minnesota’s first full and absolute pardon in over 35 years to Maria Elizondo.

Scandia in beginning stages of a sister relationship with Swedish city  

The Marine on St. Croix Council kicked off 2021 with the installment of a new council member Wendy Ward and its first new mayor in more than two decades, Kevin Nyenhuis. The new mayor thanked those who had served before him. 

The State of Minnesota reported Wednesday that all available COVID-19 vaccine pilot program appointments for adults 65 years of age and older have been filled for this week.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted assignments Dec. 15 for 2021 for the committees, commissions, and joint powers boards on which commissioners will serve for the coming year.

 Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19. On this day, Governor Walz also encourages all Minnesotans to light a …

For the first time in Scandia history, the local government will be led by a female majority.

Washington County will begin taking applications Jan. 7 from small businesses and non-profits for COVID-19 relief funding.

Kevin Peterson, Washington County engineer, provided an update on the $1.6 million Norell Avenue/County State Aid Highway 3 project, which has been rescheduled for 2025 to the May Town Board last week He reported design meetings had ruled out the options of 6’ and 4’ paved shoulders. County …

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in honor of Paramedic Toby Lee Rowan, who died on January 7, 2021, while in the course of providing life-saving treatment to a …

Washington County will receive $2.16 million from the state Department of Human Services to support community-based services to individuals who have a mental illness.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.36 million contract with Canvas Health Dec. 1, to continue to provide services to county residents through 2021.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a comment letter Dec. 1 to the Minnesota Pollution Agency regarding the Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as co-trustees in the 3M S…

Washington County will receive $487,944 to administer child and teen checkup services over the next three years.

Activation in response to violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol last week and continued threats to state capitols

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Dec. 1 to assure that a nonmotorized recreational trail will be included in the area of the Highway 36/Manning Avenue interchange when it is constructed.

Motorola Solutions will provide round-the-clock service to Washington County Sheriff’s Office 800-MHz radio system, after the County Board approved a three-year contract with the company Dec. 1.