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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
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Attendees to the 55 year anniversary celebration of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber gather for a group photo.
Cottage Grove Chamber hosts 2023 Evening of Excellence Oct. 26
With 56 new members since last year’s Evening of Excellence to bring the membership to a total of 234 with 64 Women in Business members, the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2023 … more
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District holds winter clothing drive for kids
As winter approaches and snow ultimately makes its long-term appearance, having warm winter clothing for students in SoWashCo becomes a top priority. To help keep students warm this winter, SoWashCo … more
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Mia Nemshick bangs the gavel to close the meeting’s open forum.
Mayor for the Day winner leads council meeting
The winning applicant for Cottage Grove’s “Mayor for the Day” contest took on official mayoral duties on Nov. 1, culminating in helping lead that evening’s City Council … more
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Belwin Conservancy Executive Director Katie Bloome and Operations Director Justin Sykora were presented a plaque of recognition Oct. 24 for the nonprofit’s partnership with the county in establishing a tree debris drop-off site on Belwin property. They are joined by Washington County Commissioners Fran Miron (District 1), Stan Karwoski (District 2), Gary Kriesel (District 3), Karla Bigham (District 4), and Michelle Clasen (District 5), along with Washington County Emergency Services Manager Douglas Berglund, Public Works Director Wayne Sandberg, and Public Health & Environment Director David Brummel. 
County Board approves contracts with attorneys for family cases
The following actions were taken at the Oct. 24, 2023, Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota.    County Board … more
The Wolfpack runners charge out from the starting line as the Suburban East Conference varsity race gets underway.
Record-setting day for Park cross country runners
Twenty-two of 26 Park runners set personal bests as the Wolfpack competed in the Suburban East Conference cross country championship meet at Tanners Brook Golf Club in Forest Lake on Tuesday, Oct. … more
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Pumpkins on display for sale outside the Carpenter Nature Center Apple Shack.
CNC’s Apple Orchard and Apple Shack
If you are looking for fresh, locally grown apples, don’t miss out on a visit to Carpenter Nature Center’s (CNC) Apple Shack in Hastings. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through … more
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Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham introduces the expanded Food Scraps Pickup program to the City Council.
Food Scraps Pickup Program Expands
The Food Scraps Pickup pilot program that was put in place in select neighborhoods in Cottage Grove, Newport, North Saint Paul and Maplewood in the spring of 2023 is now being expanded to all … more
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Cottage Grove’s own Anna Blasy took second in the adult division of Minnesota Sings at the Fairmont Opera House in Fairmont recently. Blasy will get a recording session later this year at The Garage Studio in Burnsville, along with a cash prize. The Jon and Megan Polos family of Cottage Grove also participated in Minnesota Sings.
Minnesota Sings sees Cottage Grove take second place
The 2 day Minnesota Sings State Final event, held at the Fairmont Opera House in Fairmont was very well attended with a total of 63 contestants  along with supportive families and friends making … more
Park players celebrate a section championship.
Park stuns Rosemount to gain state boys soccer tourney
Noah Haupt got the game-winning goal and Joe Cison the game-winning stops, but it was truly a team effort which lifted the Park Wolfpack past Rosemount Tuesday and into the 2023 boys state soccer … more
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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
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Commander Rigo Aguirre receives Cottage Grove’s Outstanding Citizen Achievement award, flanked by Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner, the mayor, and members of the Cottage Grove City Council.
Cottage Grove presents Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award to St. Paul Police Commander
At the Oct. 14 regular meeting, the Cottage Grove City Council recognized local resident and St. Paul Police Commander Rigo Aguirre, after he recently received the National Latino Police Officer … more
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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
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A bee pollinating a flower.
Pollinator Planting and Seeding Oct. 14 in Stillwater
Lend a helping hand and save the pollinators from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Pine Point Regional Park in Stillwater. Participants of this event will enhance a new savanna area added into the Pine … more
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Cottage Grove City Council member Steve Dennis accepts a proclamation from the City Council declaring Oct. 4 to be "Steve Dennis Day" in Cottage Grove.
Councilmember Steve Dennis departs the CG City Council
Council member Steve Dennis officially stepped down from his position at the Oct. 4 Cottage Grove City Council meeting. It was an emotional sendoff, highlighted by comments from fellow members of the … more
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Three of the smaller party rooms in the back hall can be combined into one larger room with close access to the FunZone and the buffet.
Pizza Ranch opens in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove became home to the newest Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade on Monday, Sept. 18. The well-known Midwest restaurant chain provides a faith and family-focused restaurant with a full … more
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Mayor Myron Bailey and 2022 “Mayor for a Day” winner Mackenzie Delaney.
4th Annual “Mayor for a Day” Essay Contest
What would you do if you were the Mayor of Cottage Grove? Future leaders and role models residing in Cottage Grove, ages 8-12, are invited to share their vision of the future for Cottage Grove in an … more
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Newport Fire Station where the 69th annual Booya took place Sunday, Sept. 17.
Newport FD hosts 69th Booya fundraiser
Since 1953, the Newport Fire Department has been serving up a unique flavor of annual fundraiser to the community. Though it’s been 70 years since the first Booya fundraiser was held in … more
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A 105-foot ladder truck provided rides for the public at the 2022 Cottage Grove Fire Department Open House.
CG Fire Department Open House is Oct. 12
The public is invited to visit the Central Fire Station from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 for the annual Open House. This is a family-friendly event where participants can learn about the Cottage Grove … more
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Eagle Scout Award winner Riley Symicek, with family, and Cottage Grove City Council members.
Eagle Scout Award presented to Riley Symicek
Riley Symicek of Boy Scout Troop 9005 received an Eagle Scout Award at the Sept. 6 Cottage Grove City Council Meeting. Eagle Scout, the highest rank a young scout can reach, is only accomplished by … more
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