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Welcome to “The Grovecast” – a monthly podcast hosted by the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Our goal is to highlight how the City operates, what each department and division does, as well as discuss issues facing Cottage Grove.Hosted by Phil Jents and Emily Schmitz.
TrueLens Community Media hosts The Grovecast, a government show with 14 episodes published.
In this episode of The Grovecast, we sit down with Cottage Grove City Council Member Monique Garza to discuss her journey into public service, her passion for community engagement, and what it's really like serving on th
Commissioner Bigham joins us to talk county government. The county does a lot of different things that impact the lives of everyday Minnesotans, and we even dive into the embedded social worker program, which is an incre
Molly tells us about the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring the fun to Cottage Grove. The Ice Arena, summer programming, annual events: her and the team put in the work to make those happen. Tune in to enjoy!
Council Member Dave Thiede joins us to talk about his role as a member of the city council and the importance of creative thinking. He even throws us some curveballs to keep us on our toes. Enjoy! CottageGroveMN.gov Podc
In this episode of The Grovecast, we sit down with Community Engagement Sergeant Pat Nickle from the Cottage Grove Public Safety Department. Pat shares how his team connects with residents through community events, schoo
Join us to learn more about Fire Chief Jon Pritchard. You might be surprised to learn that a mustache is not required to be Fire Chief, and you might also be surprised by Chief Pritchard’s favorite food. He oversees a fa
Council Member Justin Olsen joins us to talks about his roll as a member of the city council, the importance of volunteering and being engaged in your community. He even shares his favorite pizza maker. Enjoy! CottageGro
Public Works Director Ryan Burfiend joins us to talk about all things public works! From snowplows and streetlights to clean drinking water and brand-new treatment plants, Ryan’s team keeps Cottage Grove running smoothly
Finance Director Brenda Malinowski joins us to talk about the Finance Department. Budgets, AAA bond ratings, and financial management are quite important, so we’re thrilled that Brenda gave us a little time to learn how
Public Safety Director Pete Koerner joins us to talk about, well, you guessed it: public safety! He’s in charge of police, fire, emergency management, and a whole lot more, so you can imagine he’s a busy guy. And yet he
In this episode of The Grovecast, Parks and Recreation Director Zac Dockter tells us how his team brings the fun. Are they anything like ‘Parks and Rec’ the TV show? Tune in to find out. Enjoy! CottageGroveMN.gov Podcast
In this episode of The Grovecast, City Administrator Jennifer Levitt joins us to share insights on what it takes to keep Cottage Grove running smoothly. From big-picture planning to everyday problem-solving, hear how her
You may know of the Mayor. You may see him around town. But in this episode, we dive into what it’s actually like to be Mayor. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of work, and the job doesn’t come with a limo. Enjoy! CottageGroveM
The one where we try a podcast. But why do a podcast? The Grovecast will be a new opportunity to hear more casual conversations about city services and why we do what we do, while also giving listeners a peek behind the
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