Afton News

"Jewel of Como," by Leigh Roethke and Bonnie Blodgett, Afton Press, 120 pages, $40. This color hardcover book contains several dozen photographs including early illustrations from the 1914-15 construction era.

A St. Croix River city known for its quaint village center will host a three-day holiday tradition event starting Friday.

The agency that coordinates affordable housing for low-income residents in Washington County is fielding hard questions from some county commissioners who are unhappy that the county helps finance the program.

For the past four days, WCCO-TV anchor Don Shelby and photographer Tom Aviles have been reporting from Iraq, where the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division commands all forces in half of the country.

Afton has been ordered to pay $60,000 to a local businessman because city staff failed to produce documents "in a timely manner" for his suit against the city.

A rash of thefts from cars has Washington County authorities urging residents to take precautions.

How powerful is the telescope that will be housed in Belwin Conservancy's new observatory? You'll be able to see Pluto.

Kathy Hubbard and her daughter, Grace, took part in last year's Million Acorn Challenge.

Minnesota homeowner Ross Sveback says he is still shaken after his home was vandalized with antigay graffiti earlier this month.

To the Afton animal control officer, it was routine. Get complaint about feral cats.

To the Afton animal control officer, it was routine. Get complaint about feral cats.

Six finalists have been named for the city administrator job in Bayport. Eighty-five people applied for the position, which is currently held by Mike McGuire.

As one of the most severe job droughts in memory shrivels the economy this summer, Tyler Coutu is gainfully and gratefully employed.

An Aug. 8 wedding is planned. Petersen - Kerich The Free Press Sarah Petersen daughter of Nel Petersen-Frenette and Tim Frenette of Afton and Jeff and Cheryl Petersen of Stillwater.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end, right? That's what's happening with Mississippi Market , which next Thursday opens a store in St.

Matt Cavanaugh, center, is running in a series of races this year to raise money to help wounded veterans.

Having dealt with drug seizures, forfeitures, grants and budgets, I know this is something not learned in the police academy .

Afton officials on Wednesday announced the band lineup for their Fourth of July celebration.

It's been more than two years since an Afton businessman sued the city, claiming a six-month moratorium on downtown development was illegal.

The bison are coming back to Belwin. Belwin Conservancy will release a herd of bison at its nature preserve Saturday.