Afton - News

Belwin Conservancy buys prairie land

Feb 24th, 2010

The Belwin Conservancy recently purchased an eight-acre property that will forever protect one its most iconic places: Kettelkamp Prairie.

Commissioners tee off on redesign plan

Feb 23rd, 2010

Washington County Board members were critical of a government redesign proposal they said did not get proper review by commissioners

Five innovators to watch in 2010

Feb 10th, 2010

The coming years promise to be an exciting time for higher education and technology in southeastern Minnesota because growth is expected in both areas.

Cedar Bluff development to get public hearing

Jan 29th, 2010

The Cedar Bluff Homestead development has one more hurdle to jump over before receiving final approval from the Afton City Council — a public hearing.

Wide selection of historical grants get green light

Jan 28th, 2010

Another round of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants were announced on Wednesday, by the Minnesota Historical Society. Grantees include Afton and Becker.

Stillwater teachers in running for 2010 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Jan 26th, 2010

Afton-Lakeland sixth-grade teacher Derek Olson was named 2008 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. At a ceremony then, the Stillwater resident said he found the distinction equally exciting and humbling.

Finding Minnesota: Snowshoeing In Afton State Park

Jan 17th, 2010

Just a half-hour drive away from downtown St. Paul, Afton State Park has all the woods, trails and solitude that you would find by driving way up north.

Afton House Inn recognized by state hospitality organization

Jan 14th, 2010

Gordy and Kathy Jarvis bought a rundown hotel 33 years ago. The electrical work was shot, the plumbing was broken and there were leaks in the roof.

Twin Cities-area company sees potential in purple corn

Jan 10th, 2010

Twin Cities musician Prince achieved success with his Purple Rain album. Now a Twin Cities-area company has big hopes for its purple corn.

CGO Afton News, December 2009

Dec 3rd, 2009

The December issue of the CGO Afton News features the latest updates in the community of Afton, along with a review of Randall Arendt’s latest visit.