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The sacrifice of William James Crockett is noted on a marker at Fort Snelling. He is one of at least 32 Vietnam War casualties from Minnesota who are still listed as Missing in Action. Submitted photo courtesy of Gail Crockett Stanghelle and Steve Crockett
Fate of MIA Vietnam veteran haunts family
COTTAGE GROVE -- In a letter dated Friday, July 7, 1972, Air Force 1st Lt. William James Crockett wrote to his family in Cottage Grove. While...
 community/history May 26, 2019 - 12:23pm
Ten-year-old Silas Ruprecht of Cottage Grove on the job for his new dog poop removal service. He's managed to earn the business and hearts of dog owners across the county. Jackie Renzetti / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove kid scoops his way to cash
After digging out of a record snowfall, residents like Kris Heywood faced another challenge last month: clearing the yard of six months worth...
 community/people May 23, 2019 - 5:00am
Local businesses purchased 43 pendants for local police officers. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Madsen)
A token of thanks: Businesses give police officers St. Michael pendants
Christine Selvig wanted to find a way to say thank you to the men and women she said “watch our businesses — our second homes — when we’re...
 News/government and politics August 17, 2016 - 8:15am
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Woodbury's Ashley Mickschl gave up two runs on four hits, striking out five and walking one in a complete game victory over East Ridge Friday. Photo by John Molene
Softball: Mickschl leads Royals past Raptors
There was not much that senior softball standout Ashley Mickschl didn't do Friday for the Royals. And what she didn't accomplish, her teammates...
 sports April 30, 2017 - 2:17pm
HERO Center plan OK'd; new sign at River Oaks: Cottage Grove City Council briefs
COTTAGE GROVE — City Council approved the HERO Center Business and Operational Plan at its regular meeting May 15. The $20 million, 47,000-square-foot...
 News/government and politics May 17, 2019 - 10:08am
Baseball: East Ridge wins crosstown game over Park
Friday East Ridge 14, Park 2 It was a dominating win for East Ridge on Friday over crosstown rival Park as the Raptors captured a 14-2 victory. The Raptors had three pitchers on the mound throughout the game starting off with Ryan Thelen who pitched four innings and gave up one run,...
 sports/baseball May 18, 2019 - 9:13am
Illustrations of the new McDonalds show a different style from the current building. Courtesy of the city of Cottage Grove
New McDonalds planned for current Cottage Grove site
A brand-new McDonalds is coming to Cottage Grove. The current building will be demolished to make way for a new building. McDonalds has not yet...
 Business/restaurants and bars February 24, 2018 - 10:45am
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Supporters of fired East Ridge wrestling coach prompt suspension of school board meeting
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 News/education May 23, 2019 - 10:30pm
Bill Marcil Jr., publisher of The Forum
Forum Communications head elected to news industry advocacy board
BISMARCK — Forum Communications Co. President and CEO Bill Marcil Jr. was elected to the board of the News Media Alliance, an industry advocacy...
 Business May 1, 2019 - 11:57am
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ORDINANCE 923
Ordinance No. 923 The City of Cottage Grove has passed Ordinance No. 923. This noise ordinance establishes hours of any activities that might disturb residents. While no one is allowed to cause loud noises that are likely to annoy a reasonable person, there are specific hours after...
 community/legal notices January 17, 2014 - 11:20pm
Matt Everson, the former East Ridge wrestling coach, spoke for about 20 minutes on Thursday, May 23, 2019, to the School Board at the District Service Center in regards to his termination as head wrestling coach last month. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
East Ridge wrestling parents back Everson
No one wanted to coach the East Ridge High School wrestling team six years ago, parent Perry Rogotzke said. The team, dwindling in numbers,...
 News/education May 24, 2019 - 9:49am
Park's Lex Lindow pitched a complete game and gave up only one run in the Wolfpack's 4-1 win Friday, May 10, at Woodbury High School. Brian Mozey / RiverTown Multimedia
Baseball: Park, East Ridge earn key wins on Friday
Park had two tough losses to Forest Lake and Stillwater to start off the week, but the Wolfpack learned from those games and beat Woodbury 4-1...
 sports/baseball May 13, 2019 - 1:00pm
The Cottage View Drive-In will end its 46-year run on Saturday, Oct. 13. Bulletin file photo
Cottage View Drive-In to play its last movies this weekend in Cottage Grove
This is it, drive-in fans. The Cottage View Drive-In will play its final movies this weekend. The drive-in will show films on Friday and Saturday,...
 Business October 9, 2012 - 11:09am
Girls Golf: Park, East Ridge, New Life continue strong weeks to finish out regular season
Thursday Park and East Ridge rounded out the week with a competition at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids on Thursday. The two teams competed against 22 teams in 18 holes and Park ended the day in sixth place, while East Ridge finished in ninth place. Carissa Oberding led the Wolfpack with...
 sports/golf May 19, 2019 - 11:01am
Zarzar charged with escaping from custody
The man whose alleged escape from police custody in Cottage Grove led to the injury of an officer was charged Nov. 1 in connection with the incident. Mitchell J. Zarzar, 20, of Maple Grove, was charged with escaping from custody while on charge or conviction, a felony. According...
 News November 13, 2007 - 12:00am

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