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Ryan Cloud was jolted out of bed early Wednesday morning when high winds toppled the large maple tree in his backyard. The tree weighs about 8,000 pounds, a tree removal expert said. William Loeffler / RiverTown Mutlimedia
Storm uproots trees in Cottage Grove
A storm uprooted trees, damaged roofs and cut power to hundreds of homes in Cottage Grove. Damage was particuarly severe along several blocks...
 News/accidents July 26, 2017 - 11:53am
3M fights footing the water bill
The city is ensuring residents they will not have to pay for perfluorochemical remediation in light of 3M's dispute over whether they are responsible...
 News/government July 26, 2017 - 9:14am
Scam targets Woodbury child care providers
Woodbury police received at least two-dozen reports recently from local child care providers who received a threatening letter authorities believe to be a scam. According to a statement on the Woodbury Public Safety website, the letters say a child returned home from the day care...
 News/crime and courts July 25, 2017 - 4:27pm
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A high-speed pursuit Tuesday ended in Old Cottage Grove, where multiple suspects were arrested. (Photo courtesty of Cottage Grove Police Department)
2015 story: As car flees police, lottery tickets go flying in Cottage Grove
A routine traffic stop Tuesday led to a high-speed pursuit across Cottage Grove, lottery tickets being tossed from the vehicle and a suspect’s...
 News/crime and courts September 8, 2015 - 9:19pm
A rendering shows how the outside will look for Fraser Woodbury, a children’s mental health clinic opening summer 2018 at 721 Commerce Drive. Image courtesy of Fraser
Fraser to open children's mental health clinic in Woodbury
The state's largest provider of autism-related services will have a footprint in the East Metro starting next summer with a new children's mental...
 News/business July 25, 2017 - 8:11am
Though construction appears to be nearly finished, the Cottage Grove Hy-Vee will not open until August. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove Hy-Vee opening pushed to August
The Hy-Vee store opening in Cottage Grove has been pushed back two months this summer to August.
News May 1, 2017 - 1:46pm
Terry G. Fritze, 60
Terry G. Fritze, 60 Died July 23, 2017 Terry G. Fritze, age 60, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2017. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ, 7008 Lamar Ave., with gathering time starting at 10 a.m. Memorials preferred...
 July 26, 2017 - 10:56am
St. Paul Park Ord. 738
CITY OF ST. PAUL PARK COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 738 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE A PROPERTY AT 701 BROADWAY AVE The City Council of the City of St. Paul Park has adopted Ordinance No. 738. The purpose and...
 July 24, 2017 - 11:21pm
Adam Weber throws to home plate during the second game of a July 23 doubleheader against the Ducks at Woodridge Park. Blaze Fugina / RiverTown Multimedia
Coyotes split series with Ducks
The Cottage Grove Coyotes ended up splitting Sunday's TCMABL doubleheader with the Ducks after facing the effort of a veteran pitcher in game...
 sports July 26, 2017 - 9:21am
Jens Lantz will begin his third year at UW in the fall. Lantz was a four-time state champion at Ellsworth. Photo courtesy of UW Athletics
Local athletes shed light on the college grind
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series about the recruiting process and college athletics.Working on a college degree...
 sports July 23, 2017 - 6:15pm
Gardens of Light Walking Tour showcases Afton, Lakeland and Bayport gardens
Local gardeners in Afton, Lakeland and Bayport (Minn.) are weeding and feeding plants and flowers in preparation for the inaugural Gardens of Light Walking Tour on Saturday, July 29. The garden tour is a fundraiser for mental health programming at Oak-Land Middle School in Lake Elmo....
 Life July 25, 2017 - 8:00pm
Cottage Grove watering ban to end Aug. 1
The city is ready to open the floodgates Aug. 1 but is asking citizens to open them cautiously when the water ban is lifted. With the granular-activated...
 News July 21, 2017 - 5:33pm
An unofficial sign was mounted Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Snelling Avenue and University in St. Paul warning that Twin Cities police are “easily startled,” an apparent response to recent police shootings. Courtesy photo by Addy Free / St. Paul Pioneer Press
Street signs appear at Twin Cities intersections warning people that police ‘startle easily’
ST. PAUL -- A bright orange sign warning people that Twin Cities police startle easily appeared at the intersection of Snelling and University...
 News July 24, 2017 - 10:27am
Cottage Grove AFB Well 12 001113
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Well No. 12 City of Cottage Grove SEH No. COTTG 141225 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, in the City Hall at 12800 Ravine Parkway South, until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August...
 July 24, 2017 - 11:21pm
Michael Freeman, 68
Michael Freeman, 68 Died July 17, 2017 Michael Freeman, age 68, of Baldwin, Wis., a former Newport Firefighter, died Monday, July 17, at his home. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Wilson Lutheran Church, Wilson, Wis. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at...
 July 26, 2017 - 10:56am

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