Statewide addresses will be delivered virtually as COVID-19 continues to surge across Wisconsin

On behalf of the kids and families we serve together, Youth Service Bureau’s (YSB) Board of Directors is excited to announce that Michael Huntley, M.A., LP, has been selected as the next Executive Director.

Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement upon the news that Minnesota reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state to 3,476 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Bill Miller, Marine on St. Croix city council member, was defeated 280-276 by Wendy Ward in the Nov. 3 election. At Miller’s request, a recount of the vote was held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Washington County Government Center. Five county employees conducted the 90 minute recount. The four …

Two months after city staffers sounded a warning about the city’s sewer infrastructure being at, or exceeding, capacity, the City of Scandia doesn’t appear to have changed its approach toward lakeshore building variances.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will take comments on the county’s 2021 budget at an evening meeting Dec. 1.

At a local Saint Paul restaurant today, Governor Tim Walz announced a COVID-19 economic relief package to keep businesses afloat, support workers struggling to get by, and help Minnesota families keep food on the table. Governor Walz will work with legislators on both sides of the aisle to m…

Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joined together in a social media video to encourage everyo…

Meister’s Bar and Grill in Scandia is offering free Thanksgiving meals to those who can’t celebrate with a home cooked meal due to financial or physical hardships. 

Gerry Mrosla, planning commission chair, came to the Marine on St. Croix Council Nov. 12 to request that the planning commission be allowed to hire a wireless communications consultant to ensure that Marine’s proposed ordinance allows for autonomy and flexibility for the community while not …

Washington County is announcing the launch of a COVID-19 safety messaging campaign that will run countywide.

The City of Scandia has prevailed in court.

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) is pleased to announce the matriculation of student doctor Madeline Gemuenden of Forest Lake, Minnesota. Gemuenden was one of 162 students selected to matriculate at RVUCOM out of an applicant pool of over 5,4,00 candidates.

Scandia taxpayers are likely to get somewhat of a break next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Time finally ran out on the 2004 conditional use permit (CUP) May Township issued to the Arcola Mills historic property. 

In order to expand access to free, “no barrier” COVID-19 testing, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced 11 new longer-term COVID-19 testing sites will open across Minnesota in the coming weeks. Ten of the testing sites will be at National Guard Armories in Albert Lea, Anok…

The race for Marine on St. Croix mayor was about as close as one could get. 

With post offices being closed due to Veterans Day, Messenger subscribers will be receiving this week's Messenger tomorrow. 

Restrictions apply to social settings identified as most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks

Washington County Parks commemorates Veterans Day, in collaboration with students attending Stonebridge Elementary School in Stillwater with “Thanking a Veteran,” a display of thank you letters written by Carla Benning’s fifth grade class, Emily Domeier’s first grade class, and Katie Swendra…

William O’Brien State Park will be closed to all visitors on Nov. 14 and 15 for a special deer management hunt. The purpose for the hunt is to control the deer population and protect natural resources. 

On Tuesday night, Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) won her election for State Assembly in the 28th District over Kim Butler (D-Milltown). 

With a two and a half year project timeline, restoration has begun on 30 acres of open space parkland in Marine on St. Croix. Jackson Meadow Neighborhood Association, in partnership with the City, is utilizing a grant awarded through the Conservation Partners Legacy Program. The restoration …

The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials to offer free COVID-19 testing in Stillwater. The testing event in Stillwater will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 through Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Stillwater Armory. Testing is free, availab…

An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, through a WebEx presentation.

CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX

We’re looking for anyone who remembers or was involved in the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940. Anyone with information please contact Casey Sill at (402)-657-4143.

All four incumbents were on the ballot for Forest Lake School Board and all four were reelected. 

Republican incumbents Karin Housley and Bob Dettmer were both reelected to the Minnesota legislature Tuesday night. 

The Stillwater School Board will look a lot different after Tuesday night's Election results.

The election results are in for the races for Marine on St. Croix and Scandia city council races. 

The City of Marine on St. Croix will use $21,000 from the Jordan bequest to redesign the interior of the Marine Community Library and upgrade the library’s website.

More than 700 children in Minnesota’s foster care system need permanent families. Those children and the more than 1,200 adopted from state guardianship last year will be the focus of three weeks of virtual events during November, Adoption Month.

The State of Minnesota Thursday announced it will open a saliva testing site on Friday at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, adjacent to Saint Paul RiverCentre. This will be the first saliva testing location to open in the Twin Cities, and the seventh in the state, offering free saliva tests to any…

Rural event facilities in Scandia now have to obtain a business license.

Remember to vote Nov. 3

A new breast cancer report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows a 30-year trend of decreasing mortality rates, suggesting improved diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Minnesota. However, providers and public health officials are concerned that delays in breast cancer s…

Some say that it’s not about what you know, but whom you know. However, any such distinctions are moot for husband-and-wife team and Marine Library Association stalwarts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher. Their latest passion project, “River Radio,” is the newest initiative to come out of an uncon…

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Wednesday announced a suite of tools to expand opportunities for voting to voters with disabilities. “The right to vote is a right for everyone who is eligible, no matter what method they use” said Secretary Simon. “These resources will make exercisin…

The Brookside Bar and Grill announced on its Facebook page Oct. 13, they will close for the winter season, starting Nov. 4.