News - Cottage Grove Journal

Local filmmaker to hold screening of ‘Bobby’s Intermission’

With winter on its way out and spring soon here, Cottage Grove and area residents will soon have a movie opportunity, shot by a local filmmaker from Woodbury. Coming April 23 at 6 p.m. to the … more

3/27/24

The gate at Mississippi Dunes was closed as tree clearing work began Wednesday March 20, a camera monitoring traffic in the area.

City statement on lawsuit by Friends of Grey Cloud

Seeking comment on the present lawsuit by Friends of Grey Cloud, the Journal was directed by city staff to a prepared statement by Mayor Myron Bailey from the February 21 Council meeting. Here it is: … more

3/27/24

Tree clearing at Mississippi Dunes last week.

Tree removal starts as Rachel Development looks to advance Mississippi Landing plat

With trees falling this past week at the Mississippi Dunes Golf Course, a new development has taken place that could put a stop to things, at least temporarily. Filing a lawsuit in District 10 State … more

By Joseph Back | 3/27/24

Become a PT Cottage Grove Firefighter

Make a difference in your community by helping others in need as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT. You’ll play a vital role in providing firefighting and rescue, fire … more

Staff Report | 3/27/24

Nominations open for Historic Preservationist of the Year

The Cottage Grove “Preservationist of the Year” award recognizes an individual or a property that has significantly contributed to preservation of Cottage Grove history or historic sites … more

3/27/24

Spring 2024 Cleanup Event

Public Works will be hosting its annual Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most items will be accepted for a small disposal fee. An insert with the full list of accepted … more

Submitted by City of Cottage Grove | 3/27/24

‘AND IN THIS CORNER, from PARTS UNKNOWN,’ with wrestling historian George Schire

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce that professional wrestling historian and author George Schire will be returning to the Washington County Heritage Center at 6:30 p.m. … more

3/27/24

Located at 6875 Jamaica Ave. S. in Cottage Grove, Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church has served the Cottage Grove community since 1959.

Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove

As one of the first churches in Cottage Grove, Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church has been a stalwart in the community since 1959. Concordia Church in South St. Paul canvased the area of Thompson Grove … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/27/24

City Planner Amanda Meyer prefaces the 2024 Pavement Management project to the council.

City Council faces pushback over 2024 Pavement Management project, still approves

At the March 20 regular meeting, the Cottage Grove City Council took heated comments from residents of the Prestige Estates neighborhood (west of Keats Avenue and north of 80th Street South) over a … more

By Dan Solovitz | 3/27/24

Senior Caleb Swigart is projected to start at No. 1 singles this spring for the Wolfpack.

Seniors to lead veteran Park boys tennis team

It certainly doesn’t feel much like tennis weather this week. Nevertheless, Park’s boys' team is scheduled to open the season in a little over a week, hosting St. Paul Johnson in the … more

By John Molene | 3/27/24

Park’s Briana Lee looks determined as she prepares to throw. Lee will move from second to shortstop for her senior season. A two-time all-conference selection, Lee has committed to Augustana University to play softball next season.

Park softball team ready to roll again

Longtime head coach Bob Loshek must replace nine graduated seniors and six starters this season, but expectations are the beat will go on for the Park High girls' softball team. Park went 17-7 last … more

By John Molene | 3/27/24

3/23/24

Pictured from left are Washington County Board Supervisor Karla Bigham, Afton City Councilmember Lucia Wroblewski, Hastings City Councilmember Jen Fox and District 41 State Sen. Judy Seeberger. Wroblewski was endorsed by Senate District 41 for her run for the Minnesota House District 41A seat, and Fox in District 41B.

Senate District 41 DFL Endorses Local Elected Officials Wroblewski and Fox

Excited Senate District 41 DFL Party convention delegates unanimously endorsed Afton City Councilmember and retired St. Paul police officer Lucia Wroblewski and Hastings City Councilmember and Spiral … more

3/21/24

DNR announces plans for the $35 million Get Out MORE investments to modernize boat access across the state

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional … more

3/21/24

Tom Dippel (left) and Grayson McNew have been endorsed by the GOP as candidates for Minnesota House. Dippel will run in district 41B, and McNew will run in 41A. 41B is the southern part of Senate District 41 and includes Hastings and southern Cottage Grove. 41A encompasses the majority of Cottage Grove and northern communities in the district.

Senate District 41 GOP Delegates Endorse McNew and Dippel for House

Cottage Grove, Minn. – On Saturday, March 9, delegates gathered at the Historic Furber Farm in Cottage Grove to endorse candidates for House Districts 41A and 41B. These are open seats, as … more

3/21/24

CGMS students win top honors at the Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

Students from Cottage Grove Middle School have been awarded top honors at the 2023-24 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge, presented by Flint Hills Resources. The Minnesota Zoo’s award-winning program, … more

3/21/24

Hitting the Weights

Veteran Park High baseball players Luke Hatano and Adam Tait watch teammate Brett Salmonson hit the weights as the trio prepares for the upcoming baseball season. Park is scheduled to open the 2024 … more

By John Molene | 3/20/24

The Minnesota Grange with T.J. Malaskee

Maplewood Area Historical Society Executive Director T.J. Malaskee will be the featured speaker for the Washington County Historical Society Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 21 at the Stillwater … more

3/14/24

Fire trucks are hard to see through the thick smoke from a grass fire on the west side of Hwy. 61 on Wednesday, March 6.

High winds fuel grass fire

A grass fire spread rapidly on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, fueled by wind gusts in excess of 35 mph on land across Hwy. 61 from The Point Holiday station. A large area of grass was burned … more

3/13/24

Open sunrise to sunset off Grey Cloud Trail South, the Mississippi Dunes Reserve offers a user-friendly way to see the birds coming north. Visitors entering the park via roadway easement should stay to the riverfront, as the northern portion is private property.

Birdwatching paradise soon to arrive on riverfront

A birdwatcher’s dream is soon to arrive off Grey Cloud Slough in Cottage Grove. Serving as a rest stop and way station for returning snowbirds, the riverfront Mississippi Dunes Reserve and … more

By Joseph Back | 3/13/24