Pete Hegseth, 44, grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and graduated as valedictorian of Forest Lake High School in 1999.
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Gov. Tim Walz routed Scott Jensen in Washington County on Election Day, including in the neighborhoods of Stillwater
All of Stillwater's precincts have reported their results. However, these results remain unofficial until they are certified.
Polls in Stillwater will open on Tuesday at 7 a.m. Here are the candidates and questions you'll face when you get your ballot.
Stillwater residents can now view a sample ballot before casting their vote in the 2022 midterm elections.
Stillwater residents will see statewide races on their Aug. 9 primary ballots, as well as races for Congress and the Minnesota Legislature.
Kevin Magnuson was recently appointed to succeed the late Washington County Attorney Pete Orput.
A community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Stillwater Police Department.
Congress members can request funding during appropriations for up to 15 specific projects in their districts that "serve the public good."
Magnuson was appointed Tuesday on an interim basis, and he's likely to be elected in November to lead the office, as he's running unopposed.
The former Washington Co. judge filed to run for Hennepin County attorney using what looks to be a P.O. box at the Maple Grove Post Office.
The board is expected to hear from staff Tuesday about its options for appointing an interim county attorney to succeed Pete Orput.
All candidates who want to appear on primary and election ballots later this year were required to file signatures by May 31.
“The plan is to stop flushing money down the toilet,” the Metropolitan Council said while announcing grants to fund rebates for residents.
Hepatitis C can easily spread among people in prison who tattoo themselves or each other using unsterilized tools.
Josiah Hill said he was “so proud, humbled and excited” to earn the DFL's endorsement, while Joe Widmer said he will stay in the race.
Dan Starry was named sheriff in May 2017 following Bill Hutton’s retirement and was elected in 2018 to continue serving in the role.
Schug was appointed as Washington County administrator in 1994 and served in the role until his retirement in 2012.
Washington County is planning to spend a large portion of its ARPA funds on public health initiatives and upgrades at its Stillwater campus.
Terry Westemeier, of St. Michael, died March 5 — his 55th birthday — several days after he was injured on the job, according to reports.
West Lakeland and May townships were the only jurisdictions in Washington County to hold elections Tuesday.
Polls will be open Tuesday in May and West Lakeland townships for residents to elect supervisors.
Hill promised to run a "positive, issues-based campaign" focused on affordable health care, environmental protection and public education.
Joe Widmer, a 40-year-old small business owner, is hoping to earn the DFL's nomination for Minnesota's 33B House District.
Officials lifted the county’s mask mandate Monday, following in the footsteps of many school districts throughout the region.
Masks will still be required within the Washington County Jail in Stillwater and some clinic settings, an official said.
State Sen. Karla Bigham said she “enjoyed” her time in the Senate, but her “heart and soul is in service to South Washington County."
New congressional maps released Tuesday split Stillwater Township between the Fourth District and the Eighth District.
Construction on the $505 million Gold Line project is expected to start later this year.
The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax revenue funding holes.
The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax-revenue funding holes.
Don Theisen was lauded during a county board meeting last month for his dedication to residents as director of public works.
Tad Jude is one of five Republicans seeking their party’s nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison in November.
The county will continue to offer assistance through the RentHelpMN system despite the state-run program’s recent closure, officials said.
The Washington County board signed off on a $325,000 agreement with the motel to reserve a block of rooms to be used for emergency shelter.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
Assistant Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson has his boss’ blessing in his campaign to succeed him next year.
The nine-figure settlement for Minnesota is part of a $26 billion nationwide agreement with Johnson & Johnson and opioid distributors.
Reimbursements are available to Washington County residents receiving services and those who received services within the past six months.