š± Whatās planned for Cottage Groveās 21st Annual Community Showcase on April 25?
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In today's newsletter:
- Whatās planned for Cottage Groveās 21st Annual Community Showcase on April 25?
- What did the SoWashCo board learn from Cottage Groveās latest survey?
- Driver accused of distracted driving in fatal crash east of Cottage Grove
Also on today's calendar: Run for Roses 5k and Family Fun Day and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cloudy and colder, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 21st Annual Community Showcase arrives April 25 (cottagegrovejournal.news) ā Cottage Grove residents can explore dozens of local businesses and organizations at the free 21st Annual Community Showcase on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park High Schoolās Activities Center. Adults can complete sponsor bingo cards for prize drawings, families can enjoy kidsā activities and health-and-wellness offerings, and area groups from Cottage Grove, Newport, and St. Paul Park will be on hand to connect with neighbors. 
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2. SoWashCo School Board reviews community survey at April 9 workshop (cottagegrovejournal.news) ā South Washington County Schools leaders met at the District Service Center in Cottage Grove on April 9 to review new community survey results, facility pressures, and nutrition services challenges. Residents and parents reported strong trust in district leadership but growing concern over class sizes, property taxes, and space needs. Policy updates and a transition program renaming were previewed ahead of a key April 23 board meeting, also in Cottage Grove. Ā Ā Ā
3. Semi truck driver was looking at GPS on phone before fatal crash, charges say (kare11.com) ā A fatal March 2025 crash just east of Cottage Grove has led to criminal vehicular homicide charges against a semi-truck driver accused of looking at his phone and GPS. Investigators say phone records show he was using navigation apps and making a call moments before striking a pickup at Highway 95 and 70th Street. The pickup driver later died at the hospital, and the case is now moving through Washington County courts. Ā Ā Ā
4. Grey Cloud weighs ordinance changes at April 8 town board New plan commissioner sworn in (cottagegrovejournal.news) ā Grey Cloud Island Township leaders recently debated road changes, hunting restrictions near homes, and accessory building rules in a meeting that also referenced Cottage Groveās shoreline hunting limits for comparison. Both the nuisance and zoning ordinance updates were tabled for more research, while a new plan commissioner was sworn in and residents were urged to stay involved in long-range planning and local cleanups. Ā Ā Ā
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Forest Bathing - Cottage Grove Ravine
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove
9:30 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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3M Annual Chamber Business Breakfast
3M Cottage Grove , 10746 Innovation Rd Building 116 , Cottage Grove
7:00 am -
Blazing Needles
Cottage Grove Service Center , 13000 Ravine Parkway South , Cottage Grove
9:30 am -
Ribbon Cutting - Squeegee Squad
Squeegee Squad , 30 W Water St , St. Paul
8:00 am -
BLS CPR Training Cottage Grove Thursday April 23rd 6:00 pm
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cottage Grove, MN , 8350 E Point Douglas Rd S , Cottage Grove
5:00 pm -
On Our Quilt Time at Cottage Grove Service Center
Park Grove Library , 13000 Ravine Pkwy S , Cottage Grove
10:00 am -
Saturday Sews at Cottage Grove Service Center
Park Grove Library , 7900 Hemingway Ave S , Cottage Grove
10:00 am -
21st Annual Community Showcase
Activity center of park high school , 8040 80th St S , Cottage Grove
10:00 am -
Run for Roses 5k and Family Fun Day
20 Ramsey St , Hastings
9:00 am
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 2
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Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Minnesota Campus , 12805 St. Croix Trail South , Hastings
10:00 am -
Crab legs Friday--Only $29.99!
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce CURRENT/Afton House Inn 3291 S. St. Croix Trail Afton, MN
4:00 pm -
Middleton PTO Carnival
Middleton Elementary Saint Paul, MN 55125
6:00 pm -
PTO Culture Night
Woodbury Elementary Saint Paul, MN 55125
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Join us for the grand opening of the Family Resource Connections space at the Cottage Grove Service Center (13000 Ravine Parkway South) on Saturday, April 25, 11 a.
m.-2 p.m. Wear blue to show your support as we raise awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect. The event will include: ā¢Door prizes andā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Great experience with Precision Exteriors after a hail storm.
Jose was professional, responsive, and made the process easyāhe even handled working with my insurance company. The roof repair was done quickly andā¦ (Nextdoor Summers Landing)
- Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for FT Housekeeping Services Assistant in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
- South Washington County Schools Isd 833 posted a job opening for Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach at East Ridge High School in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottage Grove here.
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