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Riggs made his debut at the March 19 Council meeting. Riggs is an emotional support dog with Cottage Grove Public Safety, enhancing mental health and therapy support.
Council awards bids for Hidden Valley Pavement Management
Bids are in for the Hidden Valley Pavement Management Project. Acting at the March 19 regular meeting, the city awarded pavement management for the project to McNamara Contracting Inc in the … more
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Minneapolis-based Yellow Tree Development has proposed a five-story 160-unit apartment complex off East Point Douglas Road, presenting in a workshop at the March 19 city council meeting.
CG Council hears apartment plan March 19
A Minneapolis developer is looking to work with the city of Cottage Grove in the interest of helping bring new housing to the city. Coming to a workshop at the March 19 City Council meeting, Yellow … more
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Mayor encourages residents to talk with state representatives
A long time ago in an age now past, the prairies stretched for miles north of St. Anthony's Falls. That time is gone. With housing at a premium and three bills impacting local government authority, … more
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Eagle Scout Owen Behlke was honored for achieving Eagle Scout status. Behlke’s project was to build a tetherball court at Pine Tree Pond Park.
CG Council approves 2025 bond sale
It was a relative short one Wednesday March 5 as the Cottage Grove City Council met to consider city business. On the night’s meeting agenda were four presentations and a bond sale. Held the … more
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City planner Samantha Pierret presented on a new development to be named Lochridge, planned on the Cottage Grove-Woodbury border.
CG Council approves rezone, preliminary plat for Lochridge housing development
More new homes are coming soon to Cottage Grove. Meeting Feb. 19 at City Hall, the Cottage Grove City Council approved a rezone and preliminary plat request for Lochridge, a 183-unit mixed single … more
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City staff and council joined with others to cut the ribbon on the city’s new utilities and engineering building Thursday, Feb. 13.
City dedicates new utilities and engineering building
Cottage Grove officially has a new utilities and engineering building. Gathering last week Thursday, Feb. 13 towards 9:30 a.m. at 10875 Ideal Ave. S., city staff and council members gathered with … more
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Rep. Tom Dippel announced a bill that would allocate $45.7 million from the Clean Water Fund towards Hastings’ water treatment plants at a press conference on Monday, Feb. 17.
Dippel seeks to use clean water fund for Hastings PFAS WTPs
From the Hastings City Hall, Rep. Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) held a press conference to announce a new bill that would allocate funds from the Legacy Fund’s Clean Water Fund towards … more
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Senator Judy Seeberger appointed to serve on Public Safety Advisory Council and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
On Thursday, February 6, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-Saint Paul) appointed Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) to two Advisory Councils - the Public Safety Advisory Council and the … more
Shown above (from left) are Council Member Justin Olsen, Sabrina Thuringer and family, Mayor Myron Bailey, Council Member David Thiede, Joseph Pavel, Council Member Monique Garza, Angie Schaffer, Ashley Thompson, and Council Member David Clausen. Below are each photographer’s entry and name.
Council recognizes photo contest winners Jan. 22
The Cottage Grove Council recently recognized winners for the 2024 annual photo contest at its Jan. 22 City Council meeting. Those submitting photos had to live in the city and take their photo in … more
State Representative Tom Dippel
State Representative Tom Dippel sworn into office
State Representative Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) began his first term in office Tuesday as he was sworn in as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. "It is such an honor to serve as … more
Mayor Myron Bailey takes the oath of office from Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham as Bailey’s grandson Easton holds the microphone.
CG Council meeting swears in mayor, council members
It was a short one Wednesday, Jan. 8 as the Cottage Grove City Council met to conduct city business. Chief on the night’s agenda was oaths of office. Mayor Bailey took the oath following … more
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Newly elected Washington County Commissioner Bethany Cox (right) takes the oath of office Jan. 7. Cox was elected to a four-year term to represent District 3, consisting of Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary's Point, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, and West Lakeland Township.
County commissioners take oaths of office, board elects chair and vice chair
Newly elected and reelected county commissioners took oaths of office before the Washington County Board meeting Jan. 7. Newly elected Bethany Cox was sworn in for a four-year term as County … more
The St. Paul Park City Council met Jan. 6 at city hall for its first meeting of the new year.
St. Paul Park council appoints interim PWD
The St. Paul Park Council held its regular council meeting Jan. 6. at 6:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. With all council members present at roll call but no one speaking in open forum, the … more
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Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry (right) shared words as Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Bill Harrell (front left) was recognized for seven years of service to Newport at the Jan. 2 Newport Council meeting.
Newport Council members sworn in Jan. 2
The Newport City Council has a new council member. Sworn in to replace Kevin ChapdeLaine on the council was new member Josh Schmidt, elected this past November along with returning members Mayor … more
Laws coming into effect in Minnesota in 2025
Jan. 1, 2025 saw several new laws take effect across Minnesota ranging from protections for ticket buyers to stricter laws regarding PFAS to mandatory salary ranges and an increase to … more
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Commissioner Gary Kriesel holds a plaque in recognition of his 20 years of service on the Washington County Board of Commissioners. (From left): Stillwater City Council Member Larry Odebrecht (Ward 3), State Sen. Judy Seeberger (District 41), Stillwater City Council Member Mike Polehna, Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham (District 5), Lake Elmo Mayor Charles Cadenhead, Commissioner Gary Kriesel (District 3), State Sen. Karin Housley (District 33), Commissioner Fran Miron (District 1), Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski, Commissioner Michelle Clasen (District 5), and Commissioner Stan Karwoski (District 2).
County Board approves 2025 levies and budget
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2025 budget Dec. 17, and the property tax levy that will support it. The approved amounts are: • $140,479,200 for the … more
County acquires right-of-way, easements for road improvement projects in Cottage Grove, Stillwater
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and easements for two road construction projects in Cottage Grove and Stillwater at its meeting Dec. … more
City Finance Director Melody Santana-Marty gave a quick budget summary Dec. 2, the full presentation being given earlier this fall.
St. Paul Park passes 2025 budget and levy
It’s that time of year again, when local governments decide what their budgets will be for the ensuing year. Approved Dec. 2 at St. Paul Park is a 2025 total levy totaling $3,021,332, … more
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City Finance Director Brenda Malinowski explained budget details at the Dec. 4 City Council meeting.
Cottage Grove Council passes 2025 budget
Cottage Grove has an official 2025 budget. Approved at the Dec. 4 Council meeting after a presentation and public hearing, the 2025 city budget is $28,446,310, and includes $26.128 million from … more
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Comment on the Nelson Mine Backwater Project as shown above is open now through Jan. 17, 2025, with full EIS on the city website. A public meeting will be held Dec. 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the HERO Center in Cottage Grove to gather citizen input.
Proposed expansion of Larson Quarry pit to potentially reroute County Road 75
Increased mine operations could soon be coming to Grey Cloud Township, pending comment and action on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) application. The Responsible Government Unit (RGU) for … more
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