Afton - News

Afton joins list of cities regulating wind turbines

Jul 24th, 2010

The city of Afton has become the latest metro-area community to add its patch to a crazy quilt of ordinances regulating residential wind turbines.

Observatory to open in Afton

Jul 15th, 2010

Many consider Belwin Conservancy a great place to observe nature and the land, but next month the Afton destination will also be a place to observe the night sky.

I-94 Corridor Commission seeks east metro mass transit ASAP

Jun 18th, 2010

Washington County is getting serious about improving transportation on the I-94 corridor.

Afton City Council poised to approve wind-turbine ordinance

Jun 8th, 2010

Afton’s proposed new comprehensive plan places a strong emphasis on being “green” and using alternative sources of energy. Now, city officials are taking steps to put that plan into action.

Couple delivers 'green' business pitch to Afton

May 27th, 2010

Clint and Bobbi Elston of Afton believe they have set the bar high when it comes to sustainable living. They want the city of Afton to consider adopting their “green” ways.

Board hears of how state health initiative works in Washington County

Apr 15th, 2010

The Washington County Board heard Tuesday about how a state grant to make Minnesota healthier is working locally.

Patience rewarded in Cedar Bluff saga

Mar 25th, 2010

After a year of discussions, changes, delays and disagreements, the Afton City Council approved the final plat for the Cedar Bluff development at its March 16 meeting.

Afton seeking grand funding for land conservation and stormwater quality

Mar 25th, 2010

The Afton City Council approved to seek funding from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through grant money.

Council clarifies concerns over Cedar Bluff

Mar 3rd, 2010

After a somewhat frustrating meeting last month, the Afton City Council and developer Len Pratt came together for a work session Tuesday, Feb.

Task force formed to develop vision for downtown Afton

Feb 24th, 2010

The Afton village has a lot of positive memories associated with it — Selma’s Ice Cream, the Afton House Inn, a small town-old time feel — but also a lot of negative components — such as flooding, poo