Kevin Giles

Reporter | East Metro
Phone: 651-925-5037
Suburban reporter Kevin Giles covers Washington County government and news throughout northern Washington County, such as public policy, transportation, prosecution and courts, prisons and the St. Croix River watershed.

Recent content from Kevin Giles

Settlement reached in 'vodka mom' TV case

A financial settlement has been reached with a national news network in a dispute over a Cottage Grove mother who lit herself afire, the family's attorney said Friday.

Updated: January 04, 2013, - 12:57 PM

Washington County adds more land to its Legacy wish list

Three more tracts of land are under review for possible open space preservation.

Updated: January 01, 2013, - 11:43 PM

Washington Co. attorney to take Little Falls case

Pete Orput will handle the trial of the man accused of killing two teens who broke into his home.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 08:16 PM

Washington County beat: A mine? Emotion revs up Scandia

Nothing like a spicy local dispute to draw crowds.

Updated: December 24, 2012, - 05:49 PM

Endangered plant saved by purple passion

Conservationists have rallied to save the endangered dotted blazing star from the path of the new St. Croix River bridge. Next spring, a handful of plants will multiply into hundreds, possibly thousands.

Updated: December 22, 2012, - 11:21 PM

Second death in Lily Lake prompts lawsuit

Father says officials should have warned swimmers after a first child died from a parasite in 2010.

Updated: December 21, 2012, - 11:04 PM

Washington County attorney, sheriff will receive pay increases

The two longest-serving commissioners leave the board after losing seats in November election.

Updated: December 21, 2012, - 05:17 PM

Lakeville loses Ironman bike ride to Washington County

After 13 years in the south suburbs, the event organizers say they want a change of scenery and are heading east.

Updated: December 14, 2012, - 06:34 PM

No tax increase in Washington County for third year in a row

County budgets continue to be strained, however, due to growing population and sliding state payments.

Updated: December 14, 2012, - 06:21 PM

Washington County lands Ironman bike ride

After 13 years in Lakeville, Minnesota Ironman organizers wanted a change of scenery.

Updated: December 14, 2012, - 06:20 PM

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