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City of Cottage Grove: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, St. Paul and Chicago Railroad,

The early settlers of Cottage Grove, Minnesota were mostly from New England. These settlers brought with and used their style of government and architecture. Because of this, the city was known as “New England of the West”. The settlers originally were grain farmers, but later turned to dairying, and Cottage Grove became known for its… Read more »

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City of Cottage Grove: Community Life

Tagged: fun things to do, Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi, Mississippi Dunes Golf Links, Strawberry Fest, Things to do,

The City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota is located in Washington County 10 miles south of the Twin Cities. Platted in 1871, Cottage Grove covers 33.62 square miles of land and 3.86 square miles of water. Situated on the north bank of the Mississippi River, the city is a thriving, friendly community with a present day… Read more »

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City of Cottage Grove: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Nature Area, Hamlet Park, Kingston Park, Parks and Recreation, Ravine Regional Park,

Cottage Grove is laid out over 37.48 square miles and has the more land adjacent to the Mississippi River than any other city in Minnesota. With over 1,100 acres of parkland, Cottage Grove has outdoor opportunities for all ages. The extensive park system includes over 34 parks with a variety of amenities. Some of the… Read more »

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City of Cottage Grove: Schools & ISD 833

Tagged: Cottage Grove Middle School, education, Hillside Elementary, Park High School, School District 833, schools,

Cottage Grove is part of the South Washington County School District, which is Independent School District 833. Within the school district, 17,700 students are served through 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 15 elementary schools. The City of Cottage Grove is home to two high schools, a middle school, and six elementary schools. Each… Read more »

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City of Cottage Grove: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Cottage Grove, city overview, Cottage Grove, Washington County,

Situated in southern Washington County, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a rapidly growing community in the Southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area. Located minutes from St. Paul, and just 22 miles from Minneapolis, the 35,000 residents and thriving businesses take advantage of their convenient access to urban opportunities, while still enjoying the recreational amenities, open area, high-quality… Read more »

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City of Vermillion: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Parks & Recreation, Ravine Regional Park, Vermillion, Vermillion Falls Park, Whitetail Woods Regional Park,

Because of its small size of around just 1 square mile of land, the City of Vermillion is not home to any of its own parks. Instead, residents venture to neighboring cities to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Some of the most notable parks include: Vermillion Falls Park: Vermillion River runs through the City of Hastings,… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Dodge Nature Center, Harmon Park Reserve, Salem Hills Park, Sunfish Lake,

Because of its small size, Sunfish Lake does not have many options within the city limits. However, due to its close proximity to larger cities, Sunfish Lake residents enjoy many amenities conveniently close to home. Salem Hills Park: located in Inver Grove Heights, is just minutes from Sunfish Lake. The neighborhood park is comprised of… Read more »

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City of St. Paul Park: Schools & ISD 833

Tagged: education, Hope Christian Academy, Oltman Middle School, Pullman Elementary School, School District 833, schools, St. Paul Park, Washington County,

The City of St. Paul Park, Minnesota is located within the South Washington County School District, which also serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Newport, Woodbury, Afton, Denmark, and Grey Cloud Island Township. The 84 square mile District 833 has a population of approximately 94,000, 17,600 of which attend schools within the district. Within St…. Read more »

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City of St. Paul Park: Community Life

Tagged: Heritage Days, Holiday Lights Contest, Mississippi Dunes Golf Links, National Night Out, St. Paul Park, The Grande Day Parade, Things to do, Washington County,

St. Paul Park, Minnesota is situated in Washington County on the Mississippi River. Home to 5,332 residents, the City of St. Paul Park maintains a close-knit community. Located just five miles downstream from St. Paul, St. Paul Park is conveniently close to the metro area. St. Paul Park is a friendly, thriving community with a… Read more »

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City of Newport: A Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, Newport, Red Rock, Rev. Brunson, Washington County,

The earliest inhabitants in the area of Newport were the Dakota and Ojibwe Indians. The first pioneer to settle in the area was John Holton, a farmer from Pennsylvania, who arrived in 1837 with Rev. Alfred Brunson to start a Methodist mission for the Indians. They opened the mission near a Dakota Indian Village named… Read more »

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City of Newport: Schools & ISD 833

Tagged: Newport, Newport Elementary School, Oltman Middle School, School District 833, Washington County,

Students in the city of Newport are served by Independent School District 833 also known as South Washington County Schools. School District 833 serves students in Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton as well as Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. The school district has 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and… Read more »

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CIty of West St. Paul: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Albert Park, Dodge Nature Center, Garlough Park, Harmon Park, Marthaler Park, Parks & Recreation, Weschcke Park,

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an area of 5.01 square miles, 4.91 square miles of which is land and 0.10 square miles of water.  Within the city, there are over 14 different parks offering a variety of amenities for all ages.  Some of the most popular parks include Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, Weschcke Park, Albert… Read more »

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City of St. Paul: Community Life

Tagged: City of St. Paul,

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is a vast, dynamic city. With 17 unique neighborhoods, each of which containing their own distinct communities and amenities, there are plenty of different lifestyles to choose from. The following article provides a brief overview of each individual neighborhood and the lifestyle found within. Not to be confused with… Read more »

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