Cologne, Minnesota is in Carver County, about thirty miles from Minneapolis. The main routes through the city are US Highway 212 and Minnesota Highway 284. Cologne is just south of Benton, which was annexed to Cologne in the 1970s. It is north of the small community of Gotha, along Highway 284. Along US Highway 212, Bongards, Norwood, and Young America are west of Cologne, while Dahlgren is to the east. Waconia is six miles north of Cologne, and Shakopee is fifteen miles to the east. The community was platted and incorporated in 1881, and named for Cologne, Germany. Built in 1872, the Hastings and Dakota Railroad was a significant factor in the early growth of the community. The depot was closed in 1977, and the roundhouse and water tanks have been demolished, but the railroad continues to pass through the town. The city’s population nearly doubled in the 1990s, and has seen slower but steady growth since.
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Situated in Cologne, Minnesota, and established in 2006, the bar and restaurant is known for its hamburgers. Its location, hours of operation, a calendar of special events, a menu, and a description of the facility is presented, including its outdoor patio, smoking porch, and full length bar.
http://www.burkysbarandgrill.com/
Serving students in K-8th grade, Cologne Academy is a charter school in Cologne, Minnesota. General information about the school, its history, curriculum, registration, and a school calendar are featured, with an overview of volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and support services.
http://cologneacademy.org/
The annual multi-day festival in Cologne, Minnesota is held in July. A daily schedule of events is presented, with information about competitions, contests, and shows, as well as vendor and sponsorships, a history of the event, parking instructions, committee contacts, and a map of the area.
http://www.colognegladdays.com/
The Cologne, Minnesota service organization is part of Lions International, within its District 5M-2. An overview of the parent organization is offered, along with a history of the local club, its projects, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and contacts. News and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.colognelions.com/
The official municipal web site offers a guide to local facilities, utilities, churches, schools, attractions, and events, as well as a map to the city, administrative and departmental contacts, city council agendas and minutes, budget information, and local elections. A history of the city is offered, and a photo gallery is included.
http://colognemn.com/
The custom cabinetry shop in Cologne, Minnesota specializes in the design, installation, and servicing of residential and commercial cabinetry for building contractors and their clients. Its location, showroom hours, contacts, and a gallery of photographs are put forth, with client reviews and a blog.
http://www.moderndesigncabinetry.com/
The history of the Catholic Church in the Cologne-Benton area dates back to 1856, and construction on its first church building began in 1876, and the first St. Barnard’s School was built in 1880. A history of the church is put forth, with a faith formation, liturgy and sacraments schedule, a parish calendar, map and directions to the church in Cologne, Minnesota.
http://st-bernard-cologne.org/
Established in 1858, the church was formed by Swedish settlers in what was originally known as the Oscar Settlement, then the Union Settlement, subsequently becoming part of the city of Cologne, Minnesota. A history of the church, driving directions, council contacts, and a church calendar are presented.
http://www.westunionlutheranchurch.org/
Zion Lutheran Church and School
Regular and summer service times for the Cologne, Minnesota church are given, with a calendar of special church programs and services, membership policies, and staff contacts. School schedules, and an overview of its curriculum and programs are included. Volunteer opportunities are discussed.
http://www.zion-cologne.org/
