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Newly appointed City Council Member Monique Garza.
City Council appoints Monique Garza to fill vacant seat
At a Nov. 15 special meeting, the Cottage Grove City Council appointed Monique Garza to fill the seat vacated by Steve Dennis, who gave his notice on Oct. 4. The vacancy was announced to the public … 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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Requirements and details for voting
South Washington County voters head to the polls Nov. 7 to decide several important issues, from whether or not to pass school referenda questions, to school board and even the St. Paul Park … 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
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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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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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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New election precincts make checking one’s polling place a good idea between now and Tuesday, Nov. 7. Residents can do so via the city website at www.cottagegrovemn.gov by clicking the following sequence: Home, Your Government, Departments, Administration, City Clerk, Elections, Find my Precinct, and finally “Where do I vote?” A bond referendum and school board candidates are on the ballot this Nov. 7.
ISD 833 to hold special election Nov. 7
The clock is ticking. With early in-person voting already begun as of Sept. 22, South Washington County Schools is holding a new referendum vote, due to conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with polls open … more
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Cottage Grove City Council approves 2024 preliminary tax levy
The Cottage Grove City Council adopted a 2024 preliminary tax levy proposal at the Sept. 6 regular meeting. In a step toward creating the city’s total 2024 budget by the end of the year, the … more
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Map of Cottage Grove's previous 2022 precinct layout.
Cottage Grove redraws city’s northwest voting precincts
The Cottage Grove City Council approved the reestablishing of new precinct boundaries and designated polling places for the city’s northwest neighborhoods for future elections at the Aug. 16 … more
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Cottage Grove Fire Department receives FEMA grant
  The Cottage Grove Fire Department has just been awarded a Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $124,022. According … more
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Location and layout of the proposed water treatment plant.
Council awards Low Zone Water Treatment Plant construction bid
The Cottage Grove City Council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant at the Aug. 2 regular meeting. The plant will be located on the northeast corner of 110 th Street South and … more
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Highnorth Dispensary in Cottage Grove.
Cottage Grove remains cautious after MN cannabis legalization
With cannabis legalized this spring by the Minnesota legislature and Gov. Tim Walz, high-potency THC products are set to come to market across the state in the near future. The new law allowing legal … more
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Sergeant Dan Schoen explained how the walls of the room he and some of the tour members were standing in can be reconfigured based on the need of the scenario for live training at the HERO center. Photo
Cottage Grove and Woodbury host informational meeting on the area's public safety teams
You could almost call the gathering a “state of the public safety address” from the information that was shared at a meeting at the Hero Center in Cottage Grove, but the gathering was … more
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Assistant to the City Administrator Jamie Mann presents the Food Truck Festival budget to the Convention & Visitor Bureau.
Food Truck Festival budget approved
Cottage Grove’s inaugural Food Truck Festival is going to be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Kingston Park, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The budget was approved on June 27 on a vote by the Convention … more
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The location and layout of the affordable senior apartment building proposed for 7601 79th St. S.
Affordable senior housing project proposed
At a June 7 special meeting, a proposal was presented to the Cottage Grove City Council for a new affordable senior housing development in the city. The proposal is for the construction of a new … more
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Senior Planner Emily Schmitz speaks to the Cottage Grove City Council about the plan to return escrow funds directly to new homeowners who have been affected.
City returns escrowed funds to stranded homeowners
The Cottage Grove City Council met on June 7 and approved a plan to assist 20 new homeowners left in the lurch by the tragic passing of their contracted builder. The builder, Lakeville-based Mark … more
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Replica of Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial at Mendota Heights May 26 through May 29
Local and area residents will soon have an opportunity to visit a replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial this coming week, a 3/4 scale replica of the famed Washington D.C. monument coming to … more
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Mayor Byron Bailey concludes he cannot vote for approval for a proposed restaurant in Old Cottage Grove.
Old CG restaurant plans denied by City Council
The Cottage Grove City Council voted 4-1 at the May 17 meeting to deny a local entrepreneur’s application to rezone the property at 7404 Lamar Ave. S. for future use as a restaurant. The … more
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A town hall featuring Sen. Judy Seeberger and Rep. Shane Hudella drew a full house at the HERO Center in Cottage Grove Sunday, May 7.
Seeberger and Hudella host Town Hall in CG
A town hall meeting was held on the afternoon of May 7, a joint appearance by District 41’s Sen. Judy Seeberger (DFL) and Rep. Shane Hudella (R). The meeting room was packed at the HERO Center … more
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