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:
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3/27/24
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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 …
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By Joseph Back
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3/27/24
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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 …
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By Joseph Back
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3/13/24
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Registration for pickleball leagues is now open with play beginning on July 9. Leagues offered provide competitive and recreational play amongst its users and include men's, women's, and mixed …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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3/13/24
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Dating to the late 20th century as part of an environmental settlement with Ashland Petroleum, the Grey Cloud Dunes SNA saw locomotive action this past week, the foreground area on the left …
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Photo by Joseph Back
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3/6/24
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Vendors interested in participating in the Spring Maker’s Market in the Ravine are asked to apply by Friday, March 1. To become a vendor, please fill out and submit the vendor application found …
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Submitted by Spring Maker’s Market in the Ravine
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2/28/24
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Nature lovers will soon have a chance to get even closer, following a unanimous city council vote Feb. 21 to approve new housing on the former Mississippi Dunes golf course. Placed on the …
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By Joseph Back
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2/28/24
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New homes are coming soon to Mississippi Dunes, but not everyone is quiet about it. Speaking up via petition as well as written or spoken comment, many have made their voice heard. Among them is a …
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By Joseph Back
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2/28/24
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ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. - The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from Feb. 26 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National …
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2/21/24
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What happens on and to the old Mississippi Dunes golf course will soon be in the hands of the landowner and Rachel Development. In the meantime, a group including Cottage Grove and area residents are …
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By Joseph Back
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2/14/24
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Be captivated by all things winged from educators at St. Louis’s World Bird Sanctuary during the “Masters of the Sky” weekend. Hosted by Carpenter Nature Center’s (CNC) …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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1/31/24
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Sample the best of winter at the Washington County Parks Blizzard Bash 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. Events will include: • Arts and crafts. …
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1/24/24
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Get outside to hike and discover fun outdoor activities like finding coyote tracks, owl pellets, and bald eagle nests with park rangers throughout the winter season at Crosby Farm Regional Park from …
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1/17/24
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Busy Beaver Park at Newport is getting some updates. Approved at the Jan. 4, 2024 regular council meeting, the new playground equipment to be located at the southwest corner of 10th Avenue and 17th …
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By Joseph Back
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1/17/24
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Starting in 2014 with a call to the local paper and a Facebook page, the Cottage Grove Random Runners have been thriving ever since. Just recently, the group held a fundraiser that ended up raising …
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By Joseph Back
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1/17/24
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Join the East Cottage Grove Scramblers Snowmobile Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6 for a vintage snowmobile show & swap and 5-mile vintage ride. This event also promises to have food, vendors, …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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1/3/24
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A local citizens group is hosting a Community Forum to address riverfront issues and the conservation of unique lands along the River. Friends of Grey Cloud, which formed to address concerns over the …
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By Joseph Back
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12/27/23
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Holiday decorations lights are up again, and with that comes the opportunity to taken in the sights. Included on the Holiday light map for Cottage Grove are the following addresses with light …
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By Joseph Back
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12/13/23
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Frosty 40, an annual event for participants to embrace the winter season, is now open for registration. This challenge involves walking, running, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing 40 miles in 40 …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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12/6/23
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Celebrate the holiday season with the annual festive Holiday Train from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 10, at the “Cottage Grove Stop” near the Visitors Bureau, and support the local Friends in Need Food …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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11/29/23
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