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Left to right: Commissioner Michelle Clasen, Commissioner Gary Kriesel, VFW Scout of the Year Riley Symicek, Commissioner Karla Bigham, Commissioner Fran Miron, and Minnesota VFW State Commander David Staehlin.

County Board recognizes VFW Scout of the Year Riley Symicek

The Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized Riley Symicek, a resident of Cottage Grove, as the recipient of the VFW Scout of the Year award July 23. Symicek was honored with the award for … more

7/24/24

Associate City Planner Connor Jakes laid out the application to the city planning commission.

Plan Commission reviews request for comprehensive plan amendment request

Holding an official public hearing to review and take feedback on plans for a new neighborhood Monday July 22, the Cottage Grove Planning Commission sent a request for comprehensive plant amendment … more

Staff Report | 7/24/24

Bobby and Don Welleck with Jeanie Vogel, Club member

Pineridge Garden Club announces 2024 Garden Awards

The Pineridge Garden Club is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Garden Awards. The club presents three awards annually to local gardens that beautify our community. This year’s awards … more

Submitted by Pineridge Garden Club | 7/24/24

New Pastor at St. Ritas

Father Michael Reinhardt is the new pastor at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. Appointed by Archbishop Hebda at the start of July, a reception will be held after all Masses Aug. 3 … more

Photo by Joseph Back | 7/24/24

One year ago, All Saints Lutheran Church opened their doors at 8100 Belden Boulevard in Cottage Grove to Zion Lutheran Church.

Two Churches, One Home

Located at 8100 Belden Boulevard in Cottage Grove, All Saints Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church serve as gathering places where residents of Cottage Grove unite to worship together and share … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/24/24

Among the topics listed for the July 18 Newport Council meeting, an Xcel Corridor Improvement Grant woudl help improve habitat and plant diversity at Bailey School Forest.

Newport Council to meet July 18

Due to meet Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, the City of Newport Council will cover several agenda topics. Of note at tonight’s meeting is the SWCTC Annual Report, followed by … more

7/18/24

Friends in Need Food Shelf receives donation from Marathon Petroleum Refinery

The building for St. Paul Park Friends in Need Food Shelf is all paid for. Located at 535 4th Street in St. Paul Park and serving a core area including Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, and Grey … more

By Joseph Back | 7/18/24

Park softball coach Bob Loshek signals to the catcher in a game from 2023. Loshek will step down after coaching Wolfpack softball teams since 2009.

Park hires new head girls swim and dive coach

Will Arnsparger has been hired as the new head coach of the girls swim and dive program at Park High School. He takes over for Amanda Johnson, who resigned from that position this spring after … more

By John Molene | 7/18/24

Park varsity players strike a pose, from right to left: junior Alaina Rislove, senior Carly Slusser, senior Jenna Katlack, ninth grader Veda Weber, senior Sonja Lind and ninth grader Mesa Jameson.

Volleyball camp gets underway

Volleyball season was served up at Park High School Monday with more than 70 young athletes out for the first day of camp. Grades 6 through 8 will attend camp in the morning, with grades 9 to 12 … more

By John Molene | 7/18/24

Public invited to Glacial Hills Regional Trail open house July 29

The public is invited to comment on the Glacial Hills Regional Trail Long Range Plan through an in-person open house on Monday, July 29. The open house is scheduled from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Hugo City … more

7/12/24

Cottage Grove celebrates the 4th on the 7th

Heavy rains were forecast to take place on Thursday, July 4, causing many area cities and the organizations that sponsor or organize local Fourth of July celebrations to cancel or reschedule their … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/12/24

CG resident welcomed as executive director of the Minnesota Academy of Science

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Academy of Science (MAS) is excited to announce that Kristen Barry of Cottage Grove has been selected as its new executive director. Barry is an experienced leader in … more

7/12/24

3M's Cottage Grove wastewater facility discharges to an unnamed creek that flows into the Mississippi River.

MPCA targets PFAS in draft wastewater permit for 3M’s Cottage Grove facility

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s draft wastewater permit for the 3M facility at Cottage Grove, released July 1, adds new water quality protections for the Mississippi River and … more

7/12/24

Strawberry Fest Contest Winners

Car Show Police Chief’s Choice (previously out at press time) 1966 Ford Bronco Roadster - owner Dan Levesque Top Chef Awards Adult Breads: 1st: Ellie Maresch 2nd: Jared McGovern 3rd: … more

7/12/24

hristian Meyer stands with Mayor Myron Bailey, receiving a recognition plaque from the city for attaining his Eagle Scout award.

Christian Meyer receives Eagle Scout award

Cottage Grove resident Christian Meyer was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America. The City Council publicly recognized his achievement by presenting him with an … more

By Dan Solovitz | 7/5/24

Cottage Grove Lions will host 4th of July fireworks

COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Lions Club will be hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration at Kingston Park (9195 75th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN) on July 4, 2024. This free, … more

7/5/24

Rainfall Event

Keeping an eye on the old golf course at Mississippi Dunes as they await a court verdict, Friends of Grey Cloud captured this image of an apparent silt fence breach off 103rd Street, calling on the … more

Image courtesy Friends of Grey Cloud. | 7/5/24

St. Luke Lutheran Church is a congregation devoted to asking questions, learning, and exercising a growth mindset in our quest to build one another up in our Christ commitments as community for the community.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, St. Luke Lutheran Church, located at 7000 Hinton Avenue in Cottage Grove, began worshiping as a congregation in 1978. With over four million … more

7/5/24

Washington County Board of Commissioners declares state of emergency to address flooding

Meeting on Friday June 28 at 2 p.m. in an emergency meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners heard briefly from County Emergency Services Manager Doug Berglund before declaring a state … more

By Joseph Back | 7/5/24

Cottage Grove Public Engagement Officer Ryan Pierre gives details of the Craig Woolery Scholarship awards to the City Council. Photo courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove Public Safety 2 2024 Craig Woolery Scholarship award winners Cottage Grove Firefighter/EMS Medic Chris Vierling, Cottage Grove Community Service Officer Peyton Taylor, Colin Schmit, and Avery Christopherson. Photo courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove Public Safety 3 List of actions provided by the Cottage Grove Public Safety Board. Graphic courtesy of the City of Cottage Grove Public Safety 4 Cottage Grove Public Safety Board president Julie Rice.

Cottage Grove Public Safety Board awards 2024 scholarships

The Cottage Grove Public Safety Board announced the winners of the 2024 Craig Woolery Scholarship at the city council meeting on June 5. The awards of $1,000 or more are given annually to young … more

By Dan Solovitz | 6/26/24