East Twin Cities

Minnesota ranks top in nation for business survival

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 27, 2020

As the nation continues to struggle under the weight of the economic crisis created by COVID-19 restrictions, Minnesota has some good news in terms of retaining economic activity, as the state recently ranked first in the nation for its five-year business survival rate.

Housley secures on-sale liquor license for Castlewood Golf Course

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 28, 2020

Once recent legislation sponsored by state Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point) is signed into law, the Castlewood Golf Course will only have to receive approval from the Forest Lake City Council to begin selling full-strength alcohol.

Washington County suspends organic and food scrap disposal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 13, 2020

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, Washington County has prohibited the further disposal of organic and food scrap items at the Northern Yard Waste site.

Washington County prohibits organic waste, food scrap disposal amid COVID-19 concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 13, 2020

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, Washington County has prohibited the further disposal of organic and food scrap items at the Northern Yard Waste site.