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County marks historic anniversaries

Photo by John RunkThis photo by John Runk depicts the dedication the Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Washington County courthouse in 1917. The photo appeared in the Stillwater Gazette May 2, 1917.
Alicia Lebens
Stillwater Gazette
The skyline of Stillwater is punctuated by spires and steeples. Looming high over the city’s South Hill for the nearly 150 years has been the Historic Washington County Courthouse. Organizers expect more than 1,000 visitors to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the building’s groundbreaking at a free, family-orientated event 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 on the grounds of the Washington County Historic Courthouse, located at 101 Pine St. W. in Stillwater.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“It’s the longest standing courthouse in Minnesota and was influential in the growth of the state and Washington County,” historic courthouse employee Elise Gardner said. “It’s important to celebrate such a fantastic structure.”
The Historic Courthouse staff will be selling

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Regional Happenings for June 1, 2017

EAST BETHEL
Senior Dance
The East Bethel seniors will host a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. June 2 at the community center one mile east of Highway 65 on 221 Ave. The cost is $6 and includes lunch. The featured performer is Michael Elsenpeter.
MARINE ON ST. CROIX
Garage sale
The annual Big Marine Lake Association Garage Sale is scheduled for June 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vets Camp Pavilion, 11300 180th St. N., Marine On St. Croix. The BMLA is raising money to fight invasive species. Items to be sold can be dropped off at 12624 182nd St., 19126 Layton Ave., or 18911 Newgate Ave. N.
WYOMING
Bark for life
There will be a Bark For Life event June 3 at the Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming from 10 a.m. to noon. The Bark For Life event is an opportunity for the

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