Washington County, MN Government

08/31/2026

The traffic switch on County Highway 14 (34th Street North) in the City of Oakdale, MN - Local Government has been revised to occur on Friday, September 4 at approximately 7 a.m. The highway will reopen for eastbound traffic, and the westbound lanes will immediately close to all traffic for approximately one week. This closure is for a surface water diversion project related to PFAS contamination, which will affect County Highway 14. More information can be found on their project website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/environmentalreview/3m-oakdale-surface-water-diversion.html

08/30/2026

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday 9 a.m. for a board meeting.

Budget workshops are scheduled to begin at noon.

See the agenda: https://washingtoncomn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2070/files/agenda/3162
Watch the livestream: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Livestream

08/28/2026

Beginning on Monday, August 31, County Highway 14 (34th St N) in the City of Oakdale, MN - Local Government will be closed to all westbound vehicular traffic between the intersection of Hadley Ave N and the southbound I-694 ramp. This closure is expected to last approximately 2 weeks. During this time, the pedestrian/bicycle trail will be routed onto a temporary route through the project area. This is for a surface water diversion project related to PFAS contamination, which will affect County Highway 14. More information can be found on their project website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/environmentalreview/3m-oakdale-surface-water-diversion.html

08/27/2026

Washington County is accepting applications for community-based projects seeking opioid settlement funding.

Eligible projects must serve Washington County community members and fall into one or more categories outlined in the application. Examples include Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) treatment, harm reduction services, and evidence-based primary prevention programs.

Applicants can range from organizations to individual community members. Apply by October 2: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Opioid-Funding-Application.

08/25/2026

The Washington County Board of Commissioners continued its review of the recommended 2027 departmental budgets in livestreamed and recorded workshops August 25.

The countywide budget recommendation is for a 7.9% levy increase to $160.7 million. A public meeting on the 2027 budget and levy will be held December 1.

Read: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/MostRecentMeetingNews
Watch: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Replay

08/25/2026

Washington County is hiring an Administrative Services Manager to provide leadership and oversight of key administrative, operational, and compliance functions within Community Services department.

This role supports department leadership, manages policy and training systems, oversees Civil Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Data Practices compliance, and leads administrative teams responsible for personnel, technology, communications, records, and data operations.

Learn more and apply: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Administrative-Services-Manager

08/23/2026

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday 9 a.m. for a board meeting.

Budget workshops are scheduled to begin 10:45 a.m.

See the agenda: https://washingtoncomn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2069/files/agenda/3157
Watch the livestream: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/Livestream

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

The latest issue of Washington County's newsletter, Staying in Touch, is now available online at WashingtonCountyMN.gov/StayingInTouch. The newsletter is also mailed to community members.

08/18/2026

Join Chef Blong Vang for Use It Up: Cooking Skills to Waste Less Food, a free demonstration-based class where you'll learn practical cooking and meal-planning techniques to make the most of your groceries, use leftovers creatively, and reduce food waste
at home.

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10–11:30 a.m.
Oakdale Library

Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/45AqDCU