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The Grovecast

The Grovecast

By: TrueLens Community Media
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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 Emily Schmitz and Phil Jents.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Council Member Justin Olsen

    Council Member Justin Olsen
    Dec 2 2025

    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!

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    Podcast recorded by TrueLensMedia.org
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    26 mins
  • Public Works

    Public Works
    Nov 5 2025

    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 in every season. He shares how growing up on a farm and job-shadowing a city engineer in high school set him on this path, plus the pride of seeing roads, parks, and projects come to life across the city.

    And when he’s not managing 4,000 streetlights or planning the next big infrastructure project, you’ll probably find him chasing tacos or hiking through a national park with his family.

    Enjoy!

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    Podcast recorded by TrueLensMedia.org
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    18 mins
  • Finance

    Finance
    Oct 13 2025

    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 it all works. Enjoy!

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    19 mins
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