At approximately 5:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Mahtomedi Fire Department with a structure fire in the 900 block of Ledgestone Drive in Mahtomedi.

After 55 years, Sesame Street still sets the standard for quality children's music. This year, SZA, Chris Stapleton, and Renee Rapp lend it their star power.

A new preschool option will be available for residents in Lake Elmo, with the opening of a new Gardner School facility in the Twin Cities area.