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About Cottage Grove
Thank you for choosing Cottage Grove! Cottage Grove is a growing community in the Southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area. Situated close to St. Paul, our residents and businesses have the best of both worlds with access to urban opportunities and recreational amenities in their own backyards. Cottage Grove offers:
- 45 miles of trails
- An all-inclusive playground
- A municipal golf course
- Over 1,300 acres of park land
- Year-round recreation programs
We have pulled together some of our most commonly requested information on this page. View our Resident Phone List (PDF) for frequently dialed numbers, or explore the subpages for additional information on our beautiful City!
Looking to move to Cottage Grove? Check out this video on our residential housing options.
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About the City
Cottage Grove is a growing community in the Southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area. Situated close to St. Paul, our residents and businesses can take advantage of convenient access to urban opportunities while enjoying the recreational amenities, open spaces, high-quality schools, and close-knit community that Cottage Grove offers.
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Get Connected
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Code Enforcement
Learn more about city ordinances and laws enacted by the city to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and healthy for the community.
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Licensing & Permits
Find permitting and licensing information from the Public Safety Department.
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Permits - Residential
Apply for permits for building and construction in residential buildings.
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City Fees
View the fees for various services in the city.
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Transportation
Bus service to downtown St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other metropolitan areas is provided by Metro Transit, the region's principal transit service, and First Transit under contract with the Metropolitan Council.
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Clean Water for Cottage Grove
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Utility Billing
The City has launched a new and improved bill pay service with a user-friendly portal and more features than before to view and pay bills online for free!
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New Resident Resources
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Waste Removal
The City's Management Plan outlines strategies to protect Cottage Grove ponds, wetlands, and the discharge to the Mississippi River.
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2023 Annual Photo Contest
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Holiday Lights Map
If you have a 'Holiday Lights Display' that you'd like to share with the community, register your address to be placed on the Cottage Grove Holiday Lights Tour Map.
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Community Resources