Benton Lake is a 49-acre lake located on the north side of the City of Cologne.  The lake has been stocked with sunfish and crappies since 2014.  The pier location also includes a walking trail and picnic area.  Much of the lake is surrounded by Paul Ave. and the south western side is low marshlands. […]

If you are looking for a location in Minnesota that has a small town feel with a calm and peaceful atmosphere, but also offers easy access to larger commercial areas, the city of  Cologne is a wonderful place to call home. Located in Carver County, Cologne, Minnesota is a smaller suburb in the western metro. […]

The city of Cologne, Minnesota is comprised of close to 1,500 residents and encompasses an area of nearly 2 square miles. As a small city, Cologne embodies the small-town feel while still providing a number of events and amenities. Some of the community highlights include the following: Glad Days is Cologne’s most popular annual event. […]

The most interesting aspect of the history of Cologne, Minnesota is the fact that it started as two villages, Benton and Cologne. In the late 1800’s, Benton officially became incorporated, as it had a population of just 100 residents.  In that very same year, Cologne became officially incorporated as a village. This city was named […]

The city of Cologne, Minnesota features 8 parks and open spaces for its residents to enjoy in addition to being near several major local landmarks. Located south of the Lake Waconia area, and southwest from the Lake Minnetonka region, Cologne’s residents can choose to venture to these popular regional areas, or opt to enjoy some of […]

Cologne schools, located within the Waconia Public School District 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The district services students who reside in Cologne, […]