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Hastings, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cottage Grove has been positive.
- Cottage Grove has 0.2% more unemployment than Hastings.
- Cottage Grove job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Hastings, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hastings    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Tons of reasons why Hastings is the best. Some natives, some transplants which makes for a great mix. We welcome the new because if you pick Hastings for what it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hastings, MN is a nice place to live if you enjoy a small-town atmosphere. The people are mostly friendly, everybody knows everybody, and the way of life is hard set  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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