Editing Cottage Grove, Minnesota

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{{Short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
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'''Cottage Grove''' is a city {{convert|10|mi|km}} south of [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] in [[Washington County, Minnesota|Washington County]] in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Minnesota]]. It lies on the north bank of the [[Mississippi River]], north of the confluence with the [[St. Croix River (Wisconsin-Minnesota)|St. Croix River]]. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of [[Minneapolis-Saint Paul]], the 16th-largest [[metropolitan area]] in the United States, with about 3.69 million residents. Its population was 38,839 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2713456 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=September 1, 2022}}</ref>

The city is linked by U.S. Highways [[U.S. Route 10 in Minnesota|10]] and [[U.S. Route 61 in Minnesota|61]] and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in [[Bloomington, Minnesota|Bloomington]]. Once a rural township known for the state's first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wchsmn.org/research/communities/cottage_grove/|title=Cottage Grove History|publisher=Washington County Historical Society|year=2008|access-date=November 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517132831/http://wchsmn.org/research/communities/cottage_grove/|archive-date=May 17, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[3M]] has operated a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.

==History==
Cottage Grove was [[plat]]ted in 1871.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n585 568]}}</ref>  The Precolumbian [[Schilling Archeological District]], 1850 [[Grey Cloud Lime Kiln]], 1871 [[John P. Furber House]], and 1917 [[Cordenio Severance House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
Cottage Grove is 11 miles southeast of [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]]. It is accessed by [[U.S. Route 61 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 61]] and [[Interstate 494]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|37.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}; {{convert|33.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|3.86|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

The city has more land adjacent to the [[Mississippi River]] than any other city in Minnesota.{{citation needed|reason=It could be but both MPLS and STPL have a lot of shoreline. At that they have shoreline on both sides of the river, not just one. This is likely not an accurate statement.|date=December 2017}} It is bordered by [[Woodbury, Minnesota|Woodbury]] to the north, [[Hastings, Minnesota|Hastings]] to the south, [[St. Paul Park, Minnesota|St. Paul Park]] to the west, [[Newport, Minnesota|Newport]] to the northwest, and [[Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota|Denmark Township]] to the east. The city is approximately half an hour at posted speeds from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Southeastern Cottage Grove is five miles from the [[Wisconsin]] border.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1970= 13419
|1980= 18994
|1990= 22935
|2000= 30582
|2010= 34589
|2020= 38839
|estyear=2022
|estimate=41033
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 25, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 25, 2023}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 12, 2013}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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The median income for a household in the city was $65,825, and the median income for a family was $68,935 (these figures had risen to $79,342 and $84,185 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $45,567 versus $31,232 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,348.  About 1.8% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 Census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 34,589 people, 11,719 households, and 9,437 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1028.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 12,102 housing units at an average density of {{convert|360.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 86.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 11,719 households, of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

===2000 Census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 30,582 people, 9,932 households, and 8,462 families living in the city.  The population density was {{convert|899.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 10,024 housing units at an average density of {{convert|295.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.35% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.41% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.91% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 9,932 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

==Economy==
[[3M]] has operated a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947 to manufacture adhesive products, industrial polymers, and reflective road sign materials, and for research and development. PFC production began as a pilot around 1947; full-scale commercial [[PFOA]] production began in 1976 and was phased out in 2002.<ref name="atsdr">{{cite web| url=http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/hazardous/sites/washington/3mcg0205.pdf |title=Health Consultation: 3M Chemolite: Perfluorochemical Releases at the 3M Cottage Grove Facility |date=February 18, 2005 |access-date=May 27, 2016 |author=ATSDR |pages=90 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808161547/http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/hazardous/sites/washington/3mcg0205.pdf |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>{{rp|10}} The site is part of the [[Minnesota Pollution Control Agency]] Superfund program for perfluorochemical contamination.<ref name="atsdr"/>

==Arts and culture==

===Annual cultural events===
Cottage Grove's annual Strawberry Fest draws thousands of residents together to celebrate. This event is held at Kingston Park, usually in the second week of June. A parade occurs the Saturday of the festival, in which organizations or businesses can have a float, throw out candy, and advertise. On the Saturday of the festival, usually after the parade, organizations and businesses advertise in booths at the soccer fields at Kingston Park. They hand out free things and talk to the residents of Cottage Grove about their businesses. There are fireworks on the Saturday of the festival around 10 pm. There are many carnival games, rides, and food. Every night of the festival except Sunday, bands play in the Kingston parking lot. Alcohol is allowed but only in a designated area.<ref>[http://cottagegrovestrawberryfest.com/ Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest 2014<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

===Museums and other points of interest===
Historic places include Cedarhurst Mansion, Schilling Archeological District, Atkinson Cemetery, Cottage Grove Town Hall, Old People's Home of the Northwest Cemetery, Grey Cloud Lime Kiln, John P. Furber House, Dr. Arthur H. Steen House, First Congregational Church (Accacia Lodge No. 51), William W. Furber House, Cottage Grove Cemetery, Harry Roberts House, Lamar Avenue Larch Trees, and Hope Glen Farm.

Cottage Grove is home to Ravine Regional Park, with the entrance off of Keats Ave S. It is open daily from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. The park has 515 acres of woods, hills, and prairie fields, creating a unique habitat for an assortment of species. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park grounds.

In 2013, Cottage Grove opened a splash pad at Highland Park off of 70th street. This is a smaller water attraction intended for small children. It has many sprinklers that shoot water. Several other splash pads in the Cottage Grove area are expected to open at other parks.

Cottage Grove has an 18-hole disc golf course in Oak Wood park, near its retail area. The course has a variety of different length holes and women's tees.

Cottage Grove had one of the two remaining [[drive-in theater]]s in operation in the Twin Cities area, the Cottage View Drive-In. It was near the Innovation Road exit of Highway 61. It closed after the 2012 season and was torn down. The land is now occupied by a Wal-Mart that opened in 2014.

==Government==
Cottage Grove is in [[Minnesota's 2nd congressional district]], represented by [[Angie Craig]]. Its public buildings include City Hall, a three-sheet ice arena, four fire stations, a public works building and an 18-hole championship golf course, River Oaks. Washington County also has two buildings in town, the library and the South Washington County Service Center.

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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.4% ''10,141''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.1%''' ''12,129''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''571''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.8% ''8,818''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''45.7%''' ''8,996''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;|9.5% ''1,870''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.5% ''8,956''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''52.3%''' ''10,294''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''433''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.5% ''8,480''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.1%''' ''10,116''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.4% ''452''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.3% ''8,694''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.7%''' ''9,132''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''175''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.4% ''6,760''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''51.1%''' ''7,949''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.5% ''850''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.9% ''3,795''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.8%''' ''7,456''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|14.3% ''1,873''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.2% ''3,312''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''47.0%''' ''5,942''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|26.8% ''3,379''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.6% ''3,882''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''59.5%''' ''5,976''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.9% ''190''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.6% ''4,030''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.2%''' ''5,094''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''110''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|37.3% ''3,223''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''51.3%''' ''4,434''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.4% ''984''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.1% ''2,789''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.9%''' ''4,315''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.0% ''216''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|29.2% ''1,069''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''64.8%''' ''2,375''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.0% ''219''
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|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|26.3% ''978''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''72.3%''' ''2,683''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''51''
|-
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.8% ''878''
|  style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''59.8%''' ''1,353''
|  style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''33''
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==Education==
Cottage Grove is part of the South Washington County School District. High School students living in Cottage Grove usually attend either [[Park High School (Cottage Grove, Minnesota)|Park High School]] or [[East Ridge High School (Minnesota)|East Ridge High School]]. Cottage Grove also has the school district's Alternative Learning Center (ALC). Middle School students living in Cottage Grove usually attend either Cottage Grove Middle School or Oltman Middle School. Elementary School students usually attend one of the six elementary schools in the city: Armstrong Elementary, Cottage Grove Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Grey Cloud Elementary, Hillside Elementary, and Pine Hill Elementary.

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
Mainlines to Chicago of both the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] and [[BNSF]] pass through Cottage Grove between US 61 and the Mississippi River.

==Notable people==<!--consensus reached to standardize this heading per WP:WikiProject Cities/US Guideline -->
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* [[Seth Appert]], National Hockey League Coach
* [[Michael Birawer]], artist
* [[Mark Doten]], novelist and librettist 
* [[Aurilla Furber]], poet
* [[Joseph W. Furber]], Minnesota legislator
* [[Walter R. Hanson]], Minnesota state legislator
* [[Sam Jacobson]], former NBA player; born in Cottage Grove<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jacobsa01.html|title= Sam Jacobson|publisher= Basketball-Reference.Com |access-date= October 4, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Kerry Ligtenberg]], former MLB pitcher; attended high school in Cottage Grove<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/ligteke01.shtml|title= Kerry Ligtenberg|publisher= Basketball-Reference.Com |access-date= October 4, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Manila Luzon]], entertainer and runner-up on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]''
* [[Sean O'Connell (fighter)|Sean O'Connell]], retired professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]
* [[Seann William Scott]], actor
* [[Greg Dennis]], chicken wing enthusiast, explorer/adventurer
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==References==
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==External links==
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*{{official website|https://www.cottagegrovemn.gov/}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060618095327/http://wchsmn.org/research/communities/cottage_grove/index.php History of Cottage Grove, MN—by Nancy Eike—from Washington County Historical Society]

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