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The Cottage Grove Plan Commission met Monday, March 24 at City Hall. Included in the night’s business was a 2025 Housing Needs Analysis from Mary Boujold of Maxfield Research. “The approach was …
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By Joseph Back
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4/12/26
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The Cottage Grove Planning Commission convened on March 23, 2026 for a meeting marked by both continuity and change, as newly appointed Chair Jessica Fisher took over from former chair Evan Frazier, …
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By Joseph Back
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4/2/26
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Bellagala broke ground at Cedarhurst last week. The company plans to turn the historic estate located on 13 acres at 6940 Keats Avenue South into an event venue, including for weddings. Above, …
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4/2/26
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The South Washington County School Board met March 26 at the District Service Center in Cottage Grove. On the night’s agenda were several items, including comment to the board, student athlete …
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By Joseph Back
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4/2/26
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The Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) in Newport receives a lot of items. Sometimes these include American flags, placed in the trash unceremoniously after they are …
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By Joseph Back
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4/2/26
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For Tina Altman, giving back isn’t seasonal—it’s who she is. Over 15 years ago, what started as a small effort to help 80 local families in need during the holidays has grown into something …
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4/2/26
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At the Annual Meeting of the Washington County Historical Society that took place on March 19, 2026 four were elected to the Historical Society Board of Directors. Two were repeat board members and …
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4/2/26
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The 21st Annual Cottage Grove Community Showcase arrives April 25, bringing together local businesses, organizations, and residents from across the Cottage Grove area. Founded in 2005, the Showcase …
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4/2/26
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One person is dead following a crash on Highway 61 on Friday, just after noon between 70th and 80th Street. The crash, which took place place around noon, involved two vehicles, a BMW 328 and a …
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By Joseph Back
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4/2/26
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met March 24 at the Government Center in Stillwater, transacting much business. Starting with road news, the Board approved a cooperative cost-share …
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4/2/26
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City resident Peggy Nelson spoke at the March 4 Cottage Grove City Council meeting asking for an ordinance to govern masks by law enforcement in Cottage Grove. The following letter was received from …
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4/2/26
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CG home fire results in black smoke, hospital transports
By Joseph Back
Black smoke was visible over 70th Street South on Wednesday, March 19, as an afternoon home fire drew multiple …
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By Joseph Back
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3/26/26
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“When in doubt, fill it out.” That was the word on permit questions in a Monday, March 16 presentation by Rum River consultants Andy Schrader and Carrie Levitsky to the St. Paul Park City …
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By Joseph Back
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3/26/26
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The Newport City Council met on Thursday, March 19 at city hall in Newport, approving a series of land use actions advancing the proposed Eastridge Heights housing development, while also reviewing …
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By Joseph Back
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3/26/26
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The Cottage Grove Public Services Commission met Monday, March 16 in the St. Croix Room at city hall. On the night’s agenda were two main items, one a wide ranging update on city public safety from …
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By Joseph Back
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3/26/26
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Gary Spooner passed Monday, March 23. He was 87. Best known locally for being a community Santa as well as the former publisher of the South Washington County Bulletin and Woodbury Bulletin, Spooner …
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By Joseph Back
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3/26/26
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They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and this April, Cottage Grove United Church of Christ will be overflowing with both. The community is invited to the annual Trash to …
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Submitted by Sheri Wohlers
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3/25/26
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The 2026 Special Olympics will kick off in Minnesota later this year, with 3,000 athletes competing from June 20 to 26 at the University of Minnesota, including 189 Team Minnesota athletes. This …
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By Joseph Back
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3/21/26
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Grey Cloud Island Township met for its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the town hall. Included in the night’s agenda were a county update, flood update, road update, annual budget …
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By Joseph Back
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3/21/26
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The Grey Cloud Town Board met Wednesday, March 11 for the monthly meeting in the Grey Cloud Town Hall.
Starting with the treasurer’s report, it was shared that beginning balance in checking …
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By Joseph Back
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3/21/26
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