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David Vang speaks at a ribbon cutting for held on Saturday April 12. Vangz Kitchen offers Asian cuisine and is located at 8711 East Point Douglas Road South, Suite 103, off Jamaica Avenue in Cottage Grove.

Cottage Grove has a new restaurant option for Asian food cuisine. Vangz Kitchen is now open at 8711 East Point Douglas Road South, Suite 103 in Cottage Grove. Formerly known as Ho King, a … more

By Joseph Back | 4/26/25

The Central Service Center will open at 1261 Woodlane Drive in Woodbury this July.

New Washington County Central Service Center coming to Woodbury

What if going to the DMV was the highlight of your day? Sound far fetched? It might not be with new Central Service Center planned for Woodbury. Currently located on Radio Drive in a building … more

By Joseph Back | 3/12/25

Christmas at the Courthouse Holiday Bazaar returns Nov. 23-24

Experience the splendor of the holiday season with Washington County’s Christmas at the Courthouse Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24. For 31 years, visitors have begun the … more

11/13/24

The folks at Barks & Rec did a great job laying out their new space in Hastings. The setup inside both sets of garages is very similar. There are several fenced in play spaces inside and out with the indoor space being climate controlled when needed. The space outside has turf and inside has heated rubber flooring that covers the play space and the kennels.

Doggy Daycare comes to Hastings, introducing Barks & Rec

Barks & Rec is a doggy daycare and boarding service located just north of Hastings at 12260 Margo Ave. S., the same building as Rio Grooming School and Salon. Barks & Rec owners Kirk and … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/16/24

New Business in Cottage Grove

City, county, and chamber officials helped welcome O2B Kids Cottage Grove to town with an official ribbon cutting Friday, Aug. 23 at 7781 Hardwood Ave. S. Located off Hardwood Avenue South near East … more

8/28/24

Brynn Alden design + build Wins National Remodeling Award for Bath Under $50,000

COTTAGE GROVE – Brynn Alden design + build is proud to announce their recent recognition at the 2024 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. Winning in the category of Bath Remodel Under … more

Submitted by Brynn Alden design + build | 6/25/24

The Park High 3883 Data Bits Team gave a robotics demonstration Saturday at the Cottage Grove Community Showcase, with its machine programmed to toss hoops into the crowd.

What a Showcase!

The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce held its 19th Annual Community Showcase on Saturday at Park High School. The activities center was packed with people learning what local businesses and … more

4/30/24

The Park High School cheerleaders joined mascots in a dance-off Saturday afternoon at the Cottage Grove Community Showcase, organized by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. The crowd clapped their approval for their favorite dancers. See more Cottage Grove Community Showcase pictures on page 2.

Dance off fun at the Cottage Grove Community Showcase

4/30/24

3rd annual Blizzard Bash slated for Feb. 17

Join Washington County Parks from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb.17 for Blizzard Bash 2024 at Ravine Regional Park. Winter family-friendly activities like snowshoeing, kick-sledding, and ice … more

By Nerissa Solovitz | 1/17/24

Coffee’s On set for Jan. 31

Join the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce for “Coffee's On” at Basic Needs Food Market from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a light breakfast, and tap into an … more

Staff Report | 1/17/24

Hike with a Ranger: Winter Series

Get outside to hike and discover fun outdoor activities like finding coyote tracks, owl pellets, and bald eagle nests with park rangers throughout the winter season at Crosby Farm Regional Park from … more

1/17/24

What’s happening this week in Cottage Grove Jan. 18 – 24

Thursday, Jan. 18 Research (online) 9:30–11 a.m. - MinnesotaWorks.net In this workshop learn how to identify which jobs, salaries and companies fit you best as you progress in your career. A … more

1/17/24

New Bank coming!

Taking shape off 80th Street South, a new bank is coming to town. Chase Bank plans to open in 2024, located in the parking lot opposite Kohls. more

By Joseph Back | 1/17/24

Taste and Learn-Holiday Cookies at Shepard Farm

Holiday cookie baking season is upon us, and there is hardly a better way to deepen our experience with this tradition than to join Dodge naturalists at the new Education Center at Shepard Farm from … more

By Nerissa Solovitz | 11/15/23

Members of the Cottage Grove City Council, Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Basic Needs Inc. and other community members gathered with Mayor Myron Bailey for the ribbon cutting and grand opening for the new Basics Needs Food Pantry.

Basic Needs expands to second location dedicated to food distribution

Basic Needs Inc., the locally operated thrift store in Cottage Grove has expanded to offer more services for those in need in the region. Basic Needs Food Pantry is now open at 8475 E. Point Douglas … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/20/23

Hohensteins distribution breaks ground in Cottage Grove

There is a lot of activity in the industrial park of Cottage Grove, there will be a Kwik Trip added to the area and the most recent project to start is a 140,000 square foot distribution center for … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/20/23

Jack-O-Lanterns welcomed visitors to the 2022 Halloween Extravaganza.

Halloween Extravaganza 2023 at Shepard Farm

Join the Dodge Nature Center for a family-friendly Halloween Extravaganza at Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the woods, hay wagon rides, … more

By Nerissa Solovitz | 10/20/23

Bride and Jewel co. owners Brooke and Ryan Daniels cut the ceremonial ribbon for the grand opening of their new Cottage Grove store surrounded by friends, family and members of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Bride and Jewel Co. opens in Cottage Grove

bruce@hastingsjournal.news Brooke Daniels had a dream to own her own bridal boutique, a dream that stemmed from a longtime love of weddings. Daniels started as a wedding planner, then became a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 10/12/23

Mayor Myron Bailey is surrounded by the staff of Cottage Grove's newest business, Ulta Beauty, for their ribbon cutting ceremony.

Ulta Beauty opens in Cottage Grove

Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States has officially opened in Cottage Grove at 7240 E. Point Douglas Road, filling in the large-scale building that used to house Home Depot. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 9/28/23

Location of the proposed development on the former site of the Mississippi Dunes golf course.

New Mississippi Dunes housing project plan approved

A special meeting was held on Wednesday, Sept. 6 with St. Michael-based real estate firm Rachel Development and Cottage Grove city staff to discuss a new plan for developing the land of the former … more

By Dan Solovitz | 9/14/23