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Pastor Jules Erickson was ordained in 1996 and has served as the Pastor of All Saints since 2003.

Two Churches, One Home

Located at 8100 Belden Boulevard in Cottage Grove, All Saints Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church serve as gathering places where residents of Cottage Grove unite to worship together and share …

New Pastor at St. Ritas

Father Michael Reinhardt is the new pastor at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. Appointed by Archbishop Hebda at the start of July, a reception will be held after all Masses Aug. 3 …
Sophomore Mia Butcher smiles as she serves.

Volleyball camp gets underway

Volleyball season was served up at Park High School Monday with more than 70 young athletes out for the first day of camp. Grades 6 through 8 will attend camp in the morning, with grades 9 to 12 …

Park hires new head girls swim and dive coach

Will Arnsparger has been hired as the new head coach of the girls swim and dive program at Park High School. He takes over for Amanda Johnson, who resigned from that position this spring after …
Crime

Cottage Grove man sentenced for 2021 shooting death of a Maplewood man

Brenden Jamel Reynolds
Brenden Jamel Reynolds was sentenced Thursday for the death of 20-year-old Jayvon Andrew Malone, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced. Judge Stacey Sorenson Green handed down a 129-month …
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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 …

Government

Newport Council to meet July 18

Among the topics listed for the July 18 Newport Council meeting, an Xcel Corridor Improvement Grant woudl help improve habitat and plant diversity at Bailey School Forest.

Due to meet Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, the City of Newport Council will cover several agenda topics. Of note at tonight’s meeting is the SWCTC Annual Report, followed by …

Community News
Obituaries
Bill 'Billy' Rhode
Bill (Billy) Rhode passed away at his home in Hastings, MN on June 8, 2024, at the age of 64. He is survived by his loving wife, Kristi, son, Matt Doublin of Minneapolis, MN, and his furbaby, …
Lynette Shablo
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Lynette Ann Shablo (Schinke), who departed this world on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 82 years …
Eileen Janssen
Eileen M. Janssen, age 91 of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 16, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church …
Robert Paulson
Robert J. “Bob” Paulson, an avid outdoorsman, loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on Oct. 3, 2023, at United Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with …
Lyle Biscoe
Lyle M. Biscoe, age 102 of Old Cottage Grove, died peacefully at the family home on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, 2023. Lyle Milton, the son of Julius W. and Lura (McHattie) Biscoe, was born on …

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Local sports

Dance off fun at the Cottage Grove Community Showcase

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.

Caldwell, Stalock win Strawberry 5K crowns

Liam Caldwell finished first in the men’s division and Malia Stalock won the women’s in the 14th annual Strawberry Fest 5K Saturday in Cottage Grove. Caldwell was the overall racer winner …
Charlie Brooke pitches late in the game against South St. Paul.
St. Paul Park Post 98 opened the home season with a rousing win over visiting South St. Paul Thursday in Cottage Grove, winning 13-5. South St. Paul led 4-1 after three innings but Park pushed across …
Three-sport star senior Ava Reckinger won the covered Athena Award for 2024.
Park High School honored its best student-athletes in ceremonies June 4 at the high school. Top awards went to Ava Reckinger (Athena Award), Taran Blasy (Apollo Award) and honor athletes Tori …
Park High junior Dominic Jenkins, shown here in the section 4x200, finished 10th in the Class AAA 400-meter dash in a time of 49.54 at the state track and field championships.
Park High junior Dominic Jenkins finished 10th in the Class AAA 400-meter dash in a time of 49.54 at the 2024 Minnesota State High School track and field championships held at St. Michael-Albertville …
Park junior Madi Brinkman is surrounded by no less than five Woodbury players as she tries to fight her way toward the goal in the second half.
For the second time in a week, a Park team that was good enough to go to state fell just short. On May 30 it was the Wolfpack softball team that missed the cut. On Wednesday night, it was the Park …
Education
2024 Educator of the Year Waverly Moline joins student Kaia Beyer in accepting the honor Monday morning. Pictured with them are (from left) South Washington School Director of Finance and Operations Daniel Pyan, Cottage Grove Chamber President Laurie Levine, Randy Bachman from Merchant’s Bank and Holly Schmidt from Associated Bank.

‘Best teacher ever’ honored as 2024 Educator of the Year

“She’s basically the best teacher ever!” Those were the words one student used Monday morning as the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 Educator of the Year …

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Church Spotlight Series
St. Luke Lutheran Church is a congregation devoted to asking questions, learning, and exercising a growth mindset in our quest to build one another up in our Christ commitments as community for the community.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, St. Luke Lutheran Church, located at 7000 Hinton Avenue in Cottage Grove, began worshiping as a congregation in 1978. With over four million …

Opinion

My View: Is golf for me?

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon to be on the golf course. I wasn’t there, but it looked like a nice day. I’m kind of jealous of people who golf. They have this structured block …

My View- Some real excitement

As I turned the page on my 50s this week, I came to the conclusion that I’m dull. I got some help in the process of making that decision. There was a letter in the morning mail informing me of …

My View: Nature wins this year

I aim to be at one with nature, but my aim is off target. It’s not my fault, though. It’s nature’s fault. It’s out to get me. Summer is for fun. It’s only nice weather …

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