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Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Located in Washington County, Minnesota, Cottage Grove was established in 1858. Growing family community.
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Founded 1858 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Washington County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cottage Grove, Minnesota

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1858 Founded: SE TC.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Cottage Grove's character and economy.
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1908 Economic Development: Cottage Grove grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Cottage Grove continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Cottage Grove

Jan 1, 1970
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
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Jan 1, 1970
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A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
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Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
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Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1908 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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SE Twin Cities.
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Washington County.
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Growing family community.
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Cottage Grove was founded in 1858.
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Cottage Grove has a population of approximately 40,000.

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