One Trip, Lives Changed

Written By: Maritza Duran When Dylan Buhl and I sat down so that he could tell me about his trip to Swaziland, Africa I didn’t think much of it. I thought it was going to be a simple interview where I could just write down a few simple points and be done with it. Too my surprise it was the complete... [Read more]

District 833 School Board Rejects New Contract for Superintendent

[By: Scott Wente, South Washington County Bulletin] A divided South Washington County School Board on Thursday voted against extending Superintendent Mark Porter’s contract. The sudden move came toward the close of a meeting Thursday when board members were expected to take up the approval of a contract... [Read more]

Cottage Grove man cited for DWI after road-rage incident

By: Scott Wente, South Washington County Bulletin A Cottage Grove resident was arrested early Friday for alleged drunken driving and drug possession after he followed home a juvenile driver whom he claimed had cut him off and then caused a scene outside the home. According to a Cottage Grove police... [Read more]

A Cause For Concern?

Written By: Kelli Moe A recent report by the I.A.E.A. (International Atomic Energy Agency) has many countries on edge. The report which was given on November 8th stated that there is a great deal of evidence suggesting “Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear device”.... [Read more]

St. Paul Park police search for suspect in reported assault and burglary

[By: Scott Wente, South Washington County Bulletin] Authorities were looking for a male suspect who allegedly assaulted a St. Paul Park woman after forcing his way into her home over the weekend. According to St. Paul Park police: A 42-year-old woman was awoken by noise around 12:15 a.m. Saturday at... [Read more]

District 833 proposal: No more East Ridge transfers

By: Judy Spooner, South Washington County Bulletin Students from Park and Woodbury high schools won’t be allowed to transfer to East Ridge High School for the 2012-13 school year under an administration recommendation. East Ridge will also be closed to out-of-district transfers if the District... [Read more]

Cottage Grove police reports: School drug activity, theft, accidents

Accident Police were called Sept. 2 after a dog was struck by a car in the 8400 block of 80th Street. The dog was unleashed. The owner took it to a veterinary hospital. Police were called Sept. 7 to the 7700 block of Hinton Avenue after a Cottage Grove struck an apartment building while backing up in... [Read more]

Former Park principal continues to draw praise

Former Park High School Principal Efe Agbamu continues to draw praise for being selected principal of the year even after she left the school. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with Agbamu in Washington, D.C. on Friday to congratulate her on being named 2011 Minnesota Secondary Principal of the Year. Former... [Read more]

2011 Strawberry Fest Ambassador Program

Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest committee is now taking applications for the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Ambassador Program!  In June of 2011, the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest will be crowning seven Ambassadors who will represent the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest and the City of Cottage Grove. Candidate... [Read more]

National Signing Day for Park Athletes!

February 2nd  is the first day of the regular signing period for students to sign a national letter of intent to participate in inter-collegiate athletics next year. Park High School will have two student-athletes signing a letter of intent on this day. Karalyn Leetz will sign to play soccer for the... [Read more]

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