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Councilmember Tony Khambata asks for clarification on the reasons for the work to be done.

City Council faces pushback over 2024 Pavement Management project, still approves

At the March 20 regular meeting, the Cottage Grove City Council took heated comments from residents of the Prestige Estates neighborhood (west of Keats Avenue and north of 80th Street South) over a …
Pastor Martin Schoenfeld has served in ministry for over 29 years with almost 12 of those years as the Pastor of Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church.

Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove

As one of the first churches in Cottage Grove, Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church has been a stalwart in the community since 1959. Concordia Church in South St. Paul canvased the area of Thompson Grove …

‘AND IN THIS CORNER, from PARTS UNKNOWN,’ with wrestling historian George Schire

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce that professional wrestling historian and author George Schire will be returning to the Washington County Heritage Center at 6:30 p.m. …

Spring 2024 Cleanup Event

Public Works will be hosting its annual Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most items will be accepted for a small disposal fee. An insert with the full list of accepted …
Crime
Enrique Lucio Davila

Final defendant in Woodbury graduation shooting pleads guilty

At a hearing in Washington County District Court Friday morning, 26-year-old Enrique Lucio Davila, Saint Paul, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder without intent …
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Business

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.

Government

Senate District 41 GOP Delegates Endorse McNew and Dippel for House

Tom Dippel (left) and Grayson McNew have been endorsed by the GOP as candidates for Minnesota House. Dippel will run in district 41B, and McNew will run in 41A. 41B is the southern part of Senate District 41 and includes Hastings and southern Cottage Grove. 41A encompasses the majority of Cottage Grove and northern communities in the district.

Cottage Grove, Minn. – On Saturday, March 9, delegates gathered at the Historic Furber Farm in Cottage Grove to endorse candidates for House Districts 41A and 41B. These are open seats, as …

Community News
Obituaries
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 …
K. Dwayne Tannahill
K. Dwayne Tannahill was born Sept. 22, 1943, to Clyde and Florence Tannahill in Regina, Saskatchewan. They moved to Waskada, Manitoba and owned a general merchandise and grocery store. Dwayne spent …
William Olson
William Lewis Olson, a resident of Palm Harbor, Florida, and former resident of Sun City Center, Florida and St. Paul Park, Minnesota, passed away of natural causes at 93 years of age on May 5, …
Steven Anderson
Steven Alan Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 7, 2023, in the Hospice Care Ward at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born on Sept. 29, 1959, to Mark …
Local sports

Boys’ hockey goes 1-1 for the week

The Wolfpack boy’s hockey team entered the week at 15-7 overall and 5-5 in the conference with a game against the Hastings Raiders (12-9-1) and the Holy Family Fire (18-5). Park had hoped to …
Veteran Park High baseball players Luke Hatano and Adam Tait watch teammate Brett Salmonson hit the weights as the trio prepares for the upcoming baseball season. Park is scheduled to open the 2024 …
A seventh grader at Oltman Middle School has just made District 833 history. Danica Fuelling, who wrestles for East Ridge High School, placed sixth in the 170-pound girls weight bracket at Minnesota …
Three hockey teams from Cottage Grove will represent the area at state tournament competition this weekend, each in their respective bracket. Bantam A will head to Virginia Minnesota, while PeeWeeA …
Registration for pickleball leagues is now open with play beginning on July 9. Leagues offered provide competitive and recreational play amongst its users and include men's, women's, and mixed …
Education
2024 Leap into the Legacy Gala.

Legacy Gala Benefit set for Leap Day

What better way to celebrate a leap year than to support SoWashCo CARES at the “2024 Leap into the Legacy Gala?” The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 at River Oaks Golf …

Features
Public Safety Director Pete Koerner addresses the Cottage Grove City Council, flanked by CG firefighters.

CG City Council recognizes part-time retiring firefighters

The Cottage Grove City Council honored eight retiring part-time firefighters at the Feb. 7 regular meeting. Ranging in years of service from 5 to 17.5 years, Mike McCoy, Ryan Sundell, Tony Rich, Alex …

Opinion

My View: Heed the warning

I knew the weekend snowfall was going to come before most of you. In fact, I knew about it before many so-called weather experts. A few weeks ago, I attended a high school basketball game. …

Op Ed: Should Joe Mauer actually be in the Hall of Fame?

When we’re talking about Hall of Fame catchers, we’re really talking about a select group of 10 players who form the (almost) uninterrupted top of every statistical category. These guys …
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The latest 2024 state ballot measures — 16 new measures certified in March
Ballotpedia provides an update on the latest certified statewide ballot measures.
Buyer beware: Unregulated 'buy now, pay later' loans can lead to greater debt and higher costs for you
Creditnews reports on the soaring number of "buy now, pay later" loans and how one state is fighting for regulation.
The FDA doesn't test dietary supplements before they hit the shelves. Here's what you need to know.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explain how the FDA regulates drugs and dietary supplements differently, and how to find safe and effective supplements.
Be prepared: How to be ready for the morning after
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Important facts about lupus: 4 ways to protect your kidney health
(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to …