Kevin Giles
Reporter | East Metro
Phone: 651-298-1554
E-mail: kgiles@startribune.com
Kevin Giles covers Washington County government and south Washington County cities such as Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Afton. He also covers eastern Dakota County, including the cities of Hastings and South St. Paul, and western Wisconsin, including Hudson.
Recent content from Kevin Giles
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Tickets await long trucks going over Stillwater bridge
Truckers who violate a new state law will now be ticketed near the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Jul 10, 2009 -
Washington County has population trend edge
Of the four east-metro counties, Washington is the wealthiest. But the county also has one of the oldest populations.
Jul 8, 2009 -
New Washington County courts building to bring breathing room
As the population grows, the county adds much needed space for courts.
Jul 4, 2009 -
Harrowing escape from house fire near Hudson, Wis.
Davies family members were grateful after rushing out of their home east of Hudson, Wis.
Jul 4, 2009 -
Martin Lynch served Cottage Grove schools for 31 years
The educator, known for his humor and his quiet discipline, loved meeting former students at class reunions.
Jul 3, 2009 -
Washington Co. Board hears what it must allot due to unallotment
The details of the cuts left Washington County commissioners wondering where in the county budget they'll find the money for state-mandated social service programs.
Jul 1, 2009 -
Washington County aid programs hit hard by unallotments
County officials are worried about the effects the cuts will have on vulnerable residents.
Jun 28, 2009 -
Woodbury asks county to help purchase land for park
With its Land and Water Legacy fund, Washington County has the money to help buy the land. The county's share would be $1.8 million to purchase the 65.5-acre wooded parcel.
Jun 24, 2009 -
Buying land to save the St. Croix
The Trust for Public Land purchased 38 acres near Franconia, in southern Chisago County, to save the St. Croix River from development.
Jun 23, 2009 -
Washington County's attorney will retire in 2010
Doug Johnson says he's most proud of expanding his staff to handle the county's growing caseload as the population grew.
Jun 19, 2009