COMMUNITY PROFILE

Cottage Grove isa 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.

LIVING WELL

With beautiful rolling hills, a wide range of housing options, two golf courses, 30 parks, over 45 miles of trails, and a culture of neighbors helping neighbors, Cottage Grove offers its residents far more than the average Twin Cities suburb.

CONVENIENT LOCATION

Our Gateway Commercial district is 4 miles south of Interstate 494 on Highway 61, and 9 miles south of Interstate 94.
Our business park is just 6 miles south of Interstate 494, and 11 miles south of Interstate 94.
Rail-served sites in our business park (CP line access, with BNSF intersection nearby) give your business easy access to global markets
20 minutes away from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Over 350,000 workers within a 25 minute commuting range.
Over 338,000 potential customers within a 10 mile radius.

A GREAT PLACE FOR BUSINESS

With easy access to a recently upgraded freeway system, 2 Class-1 rail lines, and within a 25 minute drive of over 238,000 workers, Cottage Grove has proven to be a successful location for companies such as 3M, Renewal by Andersen, and Up North Plastics.

Whether you’d like to locate in our 600 acre business park, in a retail space, or any other commercial property, Cottage Grove City staff will work with you to make it easy to locate here in Cottage Grove. Fast-tracked administrative approval and business assistance are available to eligible businesses.

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