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ASL teacher Becky Mazzara is back teaching after a license issue. She is very excited to be back doing what she loves, teaching ASL to students.

Becky Mazzara returns after updating her license

Brianne Johnson, Layout Editor December 18, 2019

ASL teacher Becky Mazzara has returned to teaching. In August, Mazzara found out she would not teach this year unless her license was up to state standards. Mazzara spent the last few months working on...

The Washington County Historical Society held its annual Wardens Open House on Dec. 13.  The Warden’s House belonged to the first warden of Stillwater.  Now it has been transformed into a history museum.  “The historical society is a very important organization,” Onno VanDenneltraadt says.

Annual Warden’s House event arrests attention

Christopher Gilleo, Photograph Editor January 16, 2016

Warm air, sweet smells, kind faces and delightful music could all be found on Dec. 13 at the Warden's House. Every year the Washington County Historical Society hosts a highly regarded get-together...

Ironman Bicycle Ride hits Stillwater roads

Ironman Bicycle Ride hits Stillwater roads

Clay Knoll, Advertising Editor May 13, 2015

On April 26, the 49th Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride took place in the St. Croix area. The bike ride is considered the season opener in the state and has moved around since it started in 1967. Only...

Marijuana Wax becoming an issue in Washington County

Marijuana Wax becoming an issue in Washington County

Lucy Langmack, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2015

The rising conflict of marijuana in America will not stop. From thousands of arrests for marijuana possession to Colorado legalization to marijuana use for medical reasons, the long journey of this...

Collecting, preserving and disseminating Washington Countys history

Collecting, preserving and disseminating Washington County’s history

Alex Pierson May 2, 2014

The Washington County Historical Society was founded on April 11, 1934.  The society just celebrated its 80 year anniversary and is currently operating three museums.  Also, the historical society has...

 With the state now providing a grant to Washington county there will be cleaner lakes and rivers. “I think it will increase the amount of people who want to swim in the river and also make it more fun because it won’t be gross,” said junior Carter Sanderson.

State provides money for cleaner lakes and rivers

Rose Bruschu April 24, 2014

The state is providing more than $1 million in grants to help clean lakes and rivers across Washington County and restore their surrounding areas. The money will come from state Clean Water, Land and...

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