Cottage Grove honors Public Safety Director Pete Kerner after 34 years of service Council members, county and regional law-enforcement leaders praised Public Safety Director Pete Kerner's 34 years of service at a recognition ceremony; Kerner thanked staff and family and said he will remain involved in the community.

Cottage Grove bids farewell to Public Safety Director Pete Kerner, celebrating 34 years of unwavering service and leadership in the community.

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Cottage Grove police outline e-bike categories, education-first approach and possible local rules Police Captain Brad Peterson told the Cottage Grove Public Service Commission that state statute lags behind rapidly evolving e-bike and micro-mobility devices, recommended an education-first enforcement approach this winter, and proposed ordinance clarifications (definitions, helmets, age/certification and trail/sidewalk rules) for council consideration in December.

Cottage Grove police reveal critical gaps in e-bike regulations and propose a safety-first approach to protect riders and pedestrians alike.

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Fitch study: Cottage Grove central station covers >90% of calls; consultants recommend data fixes, staffing and staged capital options Fitch & Associates presented a draft fire service evaluation to the Cottage Grove Public Service Commission showing a 90th‑percentile overall response time of about 14.3 minutes (dispatch 4.3, turnout 3.1, travel 9.3). GIS modeling suggests the central fire station can meet travel-time standards for roughly 93–94% of calls; consultants recommended focusing on dispatch/turnout improvements, planning fleet replacement, and evaluating staffing and EMS cost-sharing models. Final recommendations will go to the council on Dec. 3.

Fitch & Associates reveal that Cottage Grove's central fire station meets over 90% of calls, but crucial improvements in dispatch and staffing are needed to enhance emergency response times.

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Cottage Grove Police Department advocates for new facility to enhance public safety Officer Schultz and community leaders push for new police department to improve services.

Cottage Grove officers are sounding the alarm for a new police facility, citing cramped quarters and safety concerns that threaten both their effectiveness and community security.

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Cottage Grove Police Department leaders advocate for new facility amid community growth Community leaders emphasize urgent need for a new police station to ensure public safety.

Cottage Grove's Village Board is on the brink of a crucial decision that could reshape public safety with a new police station to meet the urgent needs of a growing community.

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Trustee advocates for police station project to advance to bidding phase Trustee pushes to move police station project into bidding despite budget concerns.

Tensions rose at the Cottage Grove Village Board meeting as trustees debated the future of a proposed police station, balancing financial concerns with urgent community safety needs.

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Cottage Grove officials discuss costs and design of new police department building Village board explores budget reductions and design adjustments for police department building project.

Cottage Grove's village board is grappling with rising costs and community concerns as they debate the future of a new police station—can they strike the right balance?

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