Newsbriefs - Oakdale - Lake Elmo Review

Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry announced Feb. 14 that sex trafficking related charges have been brought against 18 individuals caught in a sex trafficking demand operation during Super Bowl week.

A new bicycle and pedestrian trail in southern Washington County has been recognized for its engineering by the American Council of Engineering Companies in Minnesota.

On Feb. 6, the Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed February as American Heart Month in Washington County to raise awareness of heart disease and increase knowledge about prevention.

Residents will have access to the Lake Elmo Library community room during non-business hours after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Lake Elmo Feb. 6.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was recently awarded to the City of Lake Elmo by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project an important approval Jan. 19.

Cross-country ski lessons, fat tire bike demonstrations, snowshoeing demonstrations and the Soup Coupe food truck will all be part the 15th annual WinterFest 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health wants to know what county residents think impacts their health and well-being.

The public is invited to an open house to review the preferred alternative for the Hadley interchange at County Highway 35 and Highway 36. The open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.

The Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking nominations for the 2018 Public Health Achievement Awards through Feb. 1.