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Mall of America closes ride after Ohio State Fair accident involving similar attraction
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America has closed down one of its amusement rides in the wake of a fatal accident involving a similar ride in Ohio this week. Mall officials said Thursday afternoon, July 27, that the Shredder's Mutant Masher ride at Nickelodeon Universe was...
 News July 27, 2017 - 8:46pm
Justin Pierre, Alec Bobrick, Brian Thomas, Andrew Ronning and Brandyn Graff were sworn in as Cottage Grove police officers at the July 19 city council meeting by City Administrator Charlene Stevens. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Five new officers join Cottage Grove Police Department
The Cottage Grove Police Department is now up five new officers: Brian Thomas, Brandyn Graff, Justin Pierre, Alec Bobick and Andrew Ronning.
 News/government July 27, 2017 - 4:00pm
Girls ages 8-13 stop for a photo after attending the softball clinic July 17. Submitted photo
Softball clinic benefits Slavin family
Softball programs from around the East Metro teamed up last week to help support a local family.
sports July 28, 2017 - 9:09am
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Jamie and Kate Swenson shared their journey to receive Medicaid for their son Cooper at the July 18 town Hall. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Health care town hall in Cottage Grove shines light on Medicaid recipients
A recent town hall meeting put a personal face on the future of Medicaid in Minnesota. Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, gathered 12 state...
 News/government July 27, 2017 - 8:30am
Tennis Sanitation co-owner Willie Tennis describes one of the four trucks depicted in a mural at their St. Paul Park recycling center. Tennis commissioned the work from artist Richard Hubal. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia.
Trashy art: mural adds color to St. Paul Park refuse and recycling business
The story of Tennis Sanitation — which grew from a one-man operation in 1966 to a fleet of over 70 trucks — could fill the side of a building....
 Life/Family July 27, 2017 - 3:02pm
Jill Ellingson has opened a second office in St. Paul Park as her business Brave Soul Counseling continues to grow. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
From insurance to assurance: Brave Soul counseling continues to grow in south Washington County
Jill Ellingson has always been a counselor to family and friends, but finally made counseling her career three years ago. Brave Soul Counseling...
 News/business July 28, 2017 - 8:30am
Woodbury's Walmart Supercenter store. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
Analysis: Police called disproportionately to Walmart stores
In the years leading up to 2014, police calls for service to retailers in Cottage Grove mainly came from two stores — Target and Kohl’s....
 News/crime and courts July 26, 2017 - 3:30pm
Cynthia Maldonado
Maldonado to lead Nuevas Fronteras
Cynthia Maldonado has accepted the position of Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion principal in South Washington County Schools.
News/education July 27, 2017 - 12:00pm
Hy-Vee announced on Facebook that the Cottage Grove location will open Aug. 8. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove Hy-Vee to open Aug. 8
South Washington County shoppers can try out the newest grocery store in Cottage Grove at 6 a.m. Aug. 8.
 News/business July 26, 2017 - 12:11pm
Ryan Cloud of Cottage Grove got a rude awakening on his 26th birthday when a thunderstorm toppled a maple tree onto his house. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
Storm uproots trees, damages vehicles in Cottage Grove
A powerful thunderstorm uprooted trees and cut power to hundreds of homes in Cottage Grove early Wednesday morning. There were no reported injuries,...
 News/region July 26, 2017 - 4:31pm
Cecelia Rodiles, 39, has been homeless for more than two years. After a string of bad luck and mounting bills, she found herself unable to keep up with her rent. Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimedia
Hidden among us: Homelessness remains a steady challenge in Washington County
Homelessness isn't always visible but remains persistent in Washington County. The latest statewide survey by the Wilder Foundation shows homeless...
 News/region July 27, 2017 - 11:18am
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
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
Evan Krhin throws a pitch for the St. Paul Park Legion baseball team on July 20. Blaze Fugina / RiverTown Multimedia
Parkers fall in Sub-State tournament after upset victory
The St. Paul Park Legion Post 98 baseball team helped provide the upset of the tournament in the Sub-State 5 playoffs last week. The Parkers...
 sports July 28, 2017 - 9:08am
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

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