MPCA: 3M improperly stored hazardous waste at Cottage Grove facility
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced an enforcement agreement with 3M following a two-year investigation that found hazardous waste was improperly stored and disposed of at the Cottage Grove facility.
Stranger gifts free car to Minnesota mother after crowdfunding campaign
A stranger's act of kindness helped a Minnesota mother in need get a set of wheels for her and her family.
Minnesota mom surprised with free car after Facebook post
A Facebook post by a woman ended up with her daughter getting gifted a free car from a complete stranger.
School district's decision to cut elementary music irks parents
The South Washington County School District, which includes Woodbury and Cottage Grove, made cuts last month because of financial challenges caused by the pandemic, but some parents in the district are questioning the decisions.
School district's decision to cut elementary music irks parents
The South Washington County School District, which includes Woodbury and Cottage Grove, made cuts last month because of financial challenges caused by the pandemic, but some parents in the district are questioning the decisions.
Parents rally against possible closure of Cottage Grove elementary school
Parents lined up in front of the South Washington County School Center Wednesday to protest the school district’s plan to close Crestview Elementary School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Minnesota family selling restored historic Cottage Grove mansion that played host to presidents
Every year, families arrive in the United States in pursuit of the American dream. For one St. Paul family, their dream was owning a beautiful, historic mansion. Having realized that dream, the family says it's time to move on and have now put the Cedarhurst mansion up for sale.
Authorities ID 2 occupants of Grey Cloud Island plane crash, recover 3rd
Authorities have identified two of the three people on board a small plane that crashed on Grey Cloud Island Sunday and recovered the third.
Search for missing plane now focused on water-filled quarry on Grey Cloud Island
Search crews combed the water in a rural part of Washington County Monday morning after a small plane went missing Sunday afternoon.
Cottage Grove school resource officer accused of inappropriately touching female high school students
A school resource officer at Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is charged with criminal sexual conduct for allegedly initiating inappropriate sexual contact with more than a half-dozen female students at the school.
Kidnapper that triggered AMBER Alert in Cottage Grove sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison
Jeffrey Lo, 24, was sentenced to 14 years, nine months in prison Monday for assaulting his children's mother and kidnapping them in June.
BCA: Suspect in Cottage Grove shooting turned gun on himself
Authorities have identified the officers involved in a shooting Monday morning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Family shares story after they were held hostage in Cottage Grove home
A family is speaking out about the terrifying moments a carjacking suspect held them hostage in their home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Man shot, killed by police in Cottage Grove, Minnesota after carjackings, home invasion, sexual assault
Police shot and killed a man in Cottage Grove, Minnesota Monday morning following an apparent abduction, carjacking and home invasion.
2 children found safe, father arrested after AMBER Alert in Cottage Grove, Minn.
An AMBER Alert issued for two girls who were taken by their father in Cottage Grove, Minnesota was canceled after they were found safe with their father in a wooded area. Their father is now in custody.
Family says flu a factor in Cottage Grove girl’s death
A family in Cottage Grove is dealing with the unimaginable grief of losing their child. They say two-year-old Serenity Torgerson died less than a week ago from complications from the flu.