A number of new rules could soon go into effect in Washington County parks, including a ban on marijuana and THC products. A public hearing on the proposed new rules was held Tuesday. The county board is expected to approve the new parks ordinance next month. Under the proposed new ordinance, it would be unlawful to “vaporize, smoke, serve, possess, display, or consume cannabis flower, .
Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron will be out of commission for the next few weeks as he recovers from quadruple bypass heart surgery. Miron, 69, of Hugo, is scheduled to undergo surgery early Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood. Miron told his fellow board members on Tuesday that the timing of the operation was good because the board does not meet on July 25 and other .