‘You were willing to risk your life to maintain our freedom.’ Cottage Grove...
It’s been 80 years since Don Tietz fought in World War II, but the Cottage Grove resident has never forgotten a key lesson he learned serving on the front lines. “If they start bombing, you better...
View ArticleHere are all the Minnesotans competing in this year’s NCAA men’s basketball...
It’s officially March Madness that, over the past decade or so, has seen Minnesota take center stage on multiple occasions. Even if the Gophers themselves haven’t made any noise as of late, some...
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After diagnosis, RFK Jr. comments, local entrepreneur to host Happy Hour for...
Whether you have an official autism diagnosis or an inkling that you could be on the spectrum, you are invited to a happy hour on Wednesday. Happy Hour for Adults with Autism kicks off at 4 p.m. April...
View ArticleAs temps climb in May, some local splash pads will open early
As the temperature climbed into the 80s on Tuesday, people’s thoughts turned toward the Harmon Park Splash Pad in West St. Paul and when it would open. At least, one person’s thoughts did. “We got the...
View ArticleCottage Grove school bus driver charged with DUI in February incident
A school bus driver was charged with driving under the influence after authorities say he showed up at Cottage Grove’s Park High School last winter intoxicated with a blood-alcohol level three times...
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Park Grove Library to close for $13.5M redesign; open house set
The Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove is closing next year to get a $13.5 million makeover and will reopen to the public in early 2027. An architectural rendering of the new $13.5 million Park Grove...
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New Bush Foundation Fellows include amputee, journalist, architect, more
Mohamed Ahmed had just dropped his youngest daughter at a program at the Hosmer Library in Minneapolis in 2016 when a car began speeding toward him on the sidewalk. Ahmed jumped between two parked cars...
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Top high school graduates for 2025
These 2025 high school graduates can look back with pride and forward with confidence, as we salute them in our annual tribute to academic excellence. Each year, we ask schools in the east metro and...
View ArticlePhotos: Park Cottage Grove Class of 2025 graduation
Each year, we ask schools in the east metro and western Wisconsin for names of their top graduates, however they define them. Check out the list of our 2025 Top Graduates. Related Articles Photos: St....
View ArticleConstruction begins on 6 schools in Washington County. Here’s a look at...
South Washington County schools are undergoing expansions and renovations. Some schools will receive updated spaces, as others make room for new areas to promote learning and connection. Kraus-Anderson...
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