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The Washington County Historical Society is excited to continue our USA 250 programs with Rocky Bliss about the history of the US Flag at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley …
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By Nathan “Rocky” Bliss
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5/21/26
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Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 may be remembered for the cold weather and fun hockey, but for Park of Cottage Grove’s Alayna Adamez, one memory stands out, even months after the game was played. After …
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By Bruce Karnick
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3/16/26
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Cottage Grove resident Wayne Schlicht has shared another update in his cancer journey. We reproduce it here:
Last night I told you I was nervous. Today I can finally exhale.
My January 13, …
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1/24/26
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Known in the area Santa Spoons, Gary Spooner has shared some memories from a lifetime of helping collect children’s wish lists. A Forced to step down earlier this year due to myelodysplastic …
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By Joseph Back
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12/19/25
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The Low Zone Water Treatment Plant off the northeast corner of Ideal Avenue at 110th Street South at 109010 Ideal Avenue South, is operational.
Celebrated with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Oct. 14, …
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By Joseph Back
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10/23/25
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The City of Cottage Grove is hosting its annual Mayor for a Day contest, with entries due by Friday, Oct. 17. Open to city residents aged 8 to 12, the annual contest calls on entrants to write a …
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10/1/25
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Get ready for two days of family fun, food, and festive fall vibes at Saint Ambrose Catholic Community’s 7th Annual FALLFEST! Taking place on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. and …
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By Faith Schwinn
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9/14/25
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It’s a place that hosted presidents, in days gone by. “To say that Cedarhurst has a storied past is underselling it a little bit,” Council member Dave Thiede observed in the July …
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By Joseph Back
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8/14/25
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The Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market will host a bake sale at its weekly farmers market Aug. 7. Taking place at the Church of Christ in Old Cottage Grove, the bake sale at 7008 Lamar Avenue South …
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8/7/25
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It was a short one Monday, August 4 as the St. Paul Park Council met to consider mostly routine business at city hall. Included in the night’s agenda was approval of the minutes, payment of …
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By Joseph Back
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8/7/25
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Riggs is an officially certified therapy dog with Soldier’s 6. The K9 member of Cottage Grove Police with handler Detective Scott Shaver was introduced in March and has been bringing joy and …
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Photo courtesy Cottage Grove Public Safety Department.
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7/30/25
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Pineridge Garden Club is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Garden Awards. The club presents several awards annually to local gardens that beautify our community. This year’s awards …
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7/30/25
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From towering dinosaur fossils to modern masterpieces, museums spark curiosity and bring stories to life. Now, it’s your turn to become the curator. Washington County Parks invites you to …
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7/16/25
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Cottage Grove, MN — First responders from across South Washington County will lace up their sneakers and hit the hardwood in the ultimate community showdown: Battle of the Badges 2025, a …
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5/13/25
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All’s well that ends well at Highbury Prep. In between the start and finish is where it can get complicated. Reimagined for theater audiences in 2017, the Jane Austen novel turned Park High …
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By Joseph Back
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5/13/25
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As of 2021, a study of US records showed that out of 336,996,624 people in the US, 89,739 were Centenarians or someone who is 100 years old or older. At that time, Don Tietz was part of that special …
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By Bruce Karnick
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11/21/24
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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 …
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By Bruce Karnick
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10/16/24
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