VirtualCottageGrove.com

Online Resource about Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota is a rapidly growing town with an approximate 2004 population of over 32,000. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has an overall population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are reachable from Cottage Grove. Based on the most recent census information, Cottage Grove has a very highly educated population with over 90% having graduated from high school and over 20% having bachelor degrees. Residents of Cottage Grove have access to a respected system of schools and colleges. High schools include the Park Senior High School. The College of Saint Catherine - Saint Paul, Hamline University, Inver Hills Community College, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul Technical College, and University of St. Thomas are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Cottage Grove, such as Cottage Grove Realty, Cottage Grove Restaurants, Cottage Grove MN and Cottage Grove Hotels. Cottage Grove also has several local and regional sports teams including the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The relatively young Cottage Grove population receives health care at area hospitals including Gillette Childrens Hospital, HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital, and Regina Medical Complex. Cottage Grove residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Cottage Grove area among Cottage Grove Florists, Cottage Grove Festival, Cottage Grove Drive In and Cottage Grove. Based on census information, the 2000 median household income in Cottage Grove was over $65,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Cottage Grove housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Cottage Grove being over $135,000. The top sectors for employment in Cottage Grove, Minnesota are Manufacturing, Educational, health and social services, Retail trade, Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. VirtualCottageGrove.com is a new website providing information about Cottage Grove, Minnesota that will be grown to include more information and links, including Virtual Home Tours, Cottage Grove MN Real Estate, Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove Shopping.