Cottage Grove 2013 Strawberry Fest ambassadors named
Seven girls will represent Cottage Grove for the next year at community events, area festivals and other civic celebrations....
Seasoned searcher finds Strawberry Fest medallion
Ten minutes after the fourth clue in the Strawberry Fest medallion hunt was revealed Monday morning, Hastings native Matthew Koskie found the marble p...
Farmers' market season begins in Cottage Grove
The vendor spaces are set, the live music is cued and the organizers are ready. Now if the weather will cooperate and spark a bountiful summer growing...
Cottage Grove police reports for June 18: Vehicle tampering, property damage, disorderly
Recent criminal activity reported in Cottage Grove.
Cottage Grove man sentenced for break-in, gun incident
Suspect said ‘voices’ goaded him to break into home, stage guns to prevent an 'alien invasion.'
Cloudy but dry for the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Grande Parade
No rain for the annual Strawberry Fest Grande Parade meant hundreds of locals flocked to see colorful floats and grab some candy.
RELATED CONTENTState funding increase creates new budget decisions for South Washington County Schools
833 may not pull back on planned cuts, including staff layoffs.
RELATED CONTENTPark grad Bailey sworn in as Cottage Grove police officer
The son of Mayor Myron Bailey, Nick knew he had to work harder than other candidates to get a shot at patrolling his hometown streets.
RELATED CONTENTSenior living facility concept plan changed, approved in Cottage Grove
As plans move forward for the $9 million, multi-unit eldercare facility, tentatively dubbed Summerhill Crossing, Mike Rygh, project applicant and owner of Custom One Homes, is being forced to re-evaluate the building’s design.
RELATED CONTENTMore housing construction approved in Cottage Grove
The east side of Cottage Grove will soon be bustling with single-family home construction.
RELATED CONTENTCottage Grove seeks gardeners for annual award
The city of Cottage Grove is seeking nominations for its annual Green Garden Award. Since 2007, the program has recognized hardworking citizens and businesses who have a passion for gardening.
RELATED CONTENTCottage Grove police reports for June 6: Theft, property damage, assault, disorderly conduct
Recent criminal activity reported in Cottage Grove.
Katie Sieben Viewpoint: A balanced budget with a lasting impact
RELATED CONTENTGarden club plants new Cottage Grove City Hall garden
Club plants bright dahlias, geraniums
RELATED CONTENTCrosswinds school parents vow: 'We're not going away'
Legislators lean on EMID for a Perpich deal
RELATED CONTENTSouth Washington County Schools selects new Community Education director
Litchfield official to start here on July 1.
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