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Cottage Grove Hopes for Retail Boom
South Washington County Bulletin reports that the city of Cottage Grove might be on the verge of a retail boom. The emergence of the Shoppes at Cottage View, the groundbreaking of a 180,000-square-foot Walmart and several plans in the works … Continue reading
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Work to begin at Walmart Supercenters in Roseville, Cottage Grove
The Pioneer Press reports that Walmart formally broke ground Wednesday, May 8, on supercenters in Roseville and Cottage Grove. In Cottage Grove, Walmart held a ceremonial ground breaking for its 180,000-square-foot supercenter on the site of the old Cottage View … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Grove, Roseville
Famous Dave’s plans scrapped for Cottage Grove
South Washington County Bulletin reports that after nearly eight months of sporadic construction, plans to open a Famous Dave’s barbecue restaurant in Cottage Grove have been put on hold indefinitely. Dave Von Rueden, franchise owner and lease holder for the … Continue reading
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Famous Dave’s plans late March opening for Cottage Grove location
According to the South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove-area residents will have to wait a little longer for a Famous Dave’s restaurant to open. The Minnetonka-based barbecue franchise famous for its hickory-smoked meats, cornbread and southern charm is renovating the … Continue reading
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Cottage Grove Walmart deal sealed; road project planned near store
According to the South Washington County Bulletin, the Cottage Grove City Council has approved a development agreement with discount retail giant Walmart and ordered plans be drawn up for a proposed road project that would widen a short stretch of … Continue reading
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Cottage Grove city officials start over after failed Home Depot redevelopment plan
The South Washington County Bulletin reports that a developer’s plan to redevelop Cottage Grove’s largest vacant retail space fell apart last week, dealing a setback to city efforts to rehabilitate one of its most visible commercial properties. Minnetonka-based developer Stonehenge … Continue reading
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In Minnesota, Walmart Outnumbering Target Stores
The Pioneer Press reports this week that for the first time, Minnesota will have more Walmart outlets (including Sam’s Clubs) than it does Target stores. Last month, a Walmart SuperCenter opened in Brooklyn Center, becoming the 53rd in the state. … Continue reading
Posted in Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Lakeville, Plymouth, Roseville
With Walmart on board, Cottage Grove looks to market commercial land on Cottage Grove Drive-In site
With the Cottage Grove City Council’s approval earlier this month of a proposed Walmart store to be built on a portion of the soon-to-close Cottage View Drive-In site, city economic development officials have begun to consider how to sell more … Continue reading
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Wal-Mart Stakes Claim in Burnsville—And Beyond
After a three decade delay, Wal-Mart Inc. will open its first location in Burnsville, but the company also hopes to make inroads in at least three other towns across the metro area—in spite of resistance from residents. When opening day … Continue reading
Posted in Andover, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Lakeville, Plymouth, Roseville
Famous Dave’s restaurant plan for Cottage Grove nears council OK
Cottage Grove planning commissioners have signed off on plans to convert an empty fast food restaurant into a Famous Dave’s barbecue restaurant, sending the proposal to the City Council for consideration this month. Cottage Grove planning commissioners have signed off … Continue reading
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