Cottage Grove welcomes new comfort K9


COTTAGE GROVE – Formal training of police dogs began in the late 19th century. Folks might be most familiar with Sherman Shepherds or Belgian Malinois working alongside an officer while on duty; however, the newest member of the Cottage Grove Police Department is a one-year-old golden retriever and black lab mix named Sabrina.

At a city council meeting on Oct. 13, Police Chief Cory Chase presented the swearing-in ceremony of the pup as an official…