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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.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
28%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Recent episodes include "TrueLens Executive Director Ann Schweisguth" (28 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Councilmember Dave Clausen" (10 August 2026, 22 minutes), and "Council Member Monique Garza" (12 June 2026, 22 minutes).
The Grovecast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for The Grovecast is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Grovecast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Grovecast's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Grovecast are Government & Politics. The Grovecast has a government audience.
The Grovecast is a government podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #17
What does it take to bring local stories to life? In this episode of The GroveCast, hosts Phil Jents and Emily Schmitz sit down with Ann Schweisguth, Executive Director of TrueLens Community Media, to explore the...
Episode #15
Councilmember Dave Clausen joins us to talk about serving on the City Council, his favorite issues, and how he got his start in public service. Enjoy! CottageGroveMN.gov Podcast recorded by TrueLensMedia.org
Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
<p>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...
<p>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...
Episode #11
<p>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!</p> <p> </p>...
Episode #10
<p>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...
Episode #9
<p>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...
Episode #8
<p>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. </p>...
Episode #7
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>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...
Episode #4
<p >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!</p>...
Episode #3
<p> 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...
Episode #2
<p>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!</p>...
Episode #1
<p>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...
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