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Letter: I hate it when they say you hate
I am tired of the all too frequent use of the word hate to label those with whom some disagree. If you oppose illegal immigration, you're accused of being xenophobic. If you oppose same-sex relationships or marriage, you are accused of being homophobic. If you oppose abortion, you...
 opinion/letters March 17, 2019 - 5:00pm
Roundabout to replace 70th and Hinton crossroads
COTTAGE GROVE -- Work begins in early May on a roundabout that will replace the four-way stop at the intersection of 70th Street and Hinton Avenue...
 News/traffic and construction March 16, 2019 - 10:53am
An artist rendering of the Magellan Explorer, which is currently under construction. Courtesy of Antarctica21
Anytime Fitness to open club aboard Antarctic cruise ship
Anytime Fitness will soon expand its reach to Antarctica. The fitness club company headquartered in Woodbury is partnering with Chilean-based...
 Business/announcements March 18, 2019 - 5:00am
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Flooding closes stretch of Manning Avenue
COTTAGE GROVE --A stretch of Manning Avenue between 70th and 80th Streets is closed due to flooding. The flooded roadway, also known as CSAH...
 News/Weather March 16, 2019 - 10:55am
Alan Gene Sandkamp
Alan Gene Sandkamp Age 85, of Cottage Grove, died peacefully on March 8, 2019 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Harry...
 March 13, 2019 - 7:41pm
Hudson man identifies alleged carjacker through television newscast
While watching the news one evening, Tab Hanson saw a familiar face flash across the screen — it was the same man who a few days earlier hopped...
 News/crime and courts March 14, 2019 - 8:05am
Former first lady Michelle Obama gave a shout-out to Sheletta Brundidge and her family during her March 13 book tour stop at the Xcel Energy Center. Picture are her husband Shawn and children Andrew,Brandon, Cameron and Daniel. Submitted photo play button
Cottage Grove woman gets shout-out from Michelle Obama at Xcel Energy Center show
COTTAGE GROVE — She posted a Minnesota welcome to Michelle Obama — not on social media, but with an honest-to-goodness poster on the garage...
 community/events March 15, 2019 - 2:41pm
Shoppers at Hy-Vee in Cottage Grove can purchase a $5 bag of snacks for needy kids in District 833. The S.N.A.C.K. program was launched by Scouts from Woodbury Girl Scout Troop 55128. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
Snack hack: Begun by three Girl Scouts, anti-hunger program adds supporters, schools
Got snacks? Many kids don't. First-world problem, some might say. Three girls in Woodbury Scout Troop 55128 discovered otherwise. "Kids are...
 community/people March 15, 2019 - 10:40am
Cottage Grove man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl
A Cottage Grove man faces felony charges for allegedly joining with three male accomplices in the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
 News/crime and courts January 19, 2017 - 12:32pm
The Muddy Cow will soon start moving into the former Ruby Tuesday building, 7350 Hardwood Court, after it sat vacant for nearly two years. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
Muddy Cow restaurant stampedes into Cottage Grove this fall
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, hello Muddy Cow. The former Ruby Tuesday building will get a second life late this fall when the Coon Rapids-based Muddy...
 Business/restaurants and bars July 12, 2018 - 7:45am
With the completion of its single family home model, Bailey Meadows is officially open. Jackie Renzetti / RiverTown Multimedia
Bailey Meadows opens in Newport
NEWPORT — The biggest housing development to come to Newport hit a new milestone last week. To mark its official opening to the public,...
 Business/Real Estate March 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
Margaret "Peggy" Dopkins
Margaret "Peggy" Dopkins May 3, 1932 - March 4, 2019 COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. - Margaret "Peggy" Dopkins, 86, Cottage Grove, died Monday, March 4, in White Pine Assisted Living. Services were previously held. Private interment will be in the spring. Arrangements by Kok Funeral Home in...
 March 13, 2019 - 7:48pm
Witness collapses during trial
The assault trial of Detroit Lakes Superintendent Mark Adams took an unexpected turn Tuesday when Mark Rothschadl, the man he is accused of assaulting, collapsed while testifying and was taken to the hospital by an EMS crew. Rothschadl, 47, had testified for several hours on behalf...
 News March 7, 2007 - 12:00am
Josie McAlister pinned her husband Randy McAlister's badge on at the April 18 City Council meeting where he was named the new Cottage Grove Police Captain. Katie Nelson / RiverTown Multimedia
New roles bring new priorities to police department
COTTAGE GROVE — New promotions among police department staff are bringing new ideas to the forefront and allowing space for newer officers...
 News/government and politics April 28, 2018 - 11:47am
Tom Cherney brings skills and leadership to City Council
This is a paid endorsement letter to the editor.
 opinion/letters October 16, 2018 - 7:00pm

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