Kraus-Anderson completes 3 construction projects for South Washington County Schools
October 20, 2026
WOODBURY, Minn. (October 2026) – Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed construction on three projects for South Washington County Schools. The improvements are a part of a larger referendum that was approved by voters in the fall of 2024.
East Ridge High School – 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury
Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the $28.5 million, 87,145-square-foot project features anew addition to increase the capacity of the school to 2,300 students. Construction of additional Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) spaces will support future growth and curricular offerings. Special education and online learning were redesigned, the kitchen and cafeteria were expanded, and other existing spaces were renovated at the two-story school. Storm shelters were added for student and staff safety. Outside, the plaza space was redesigned at the athletics and activities entrance, and drive lanes and parking lots were reconfigured to enhance traffic flow and safety for parent pickup and drop-off. Construction began in March of 2025.
Oltman Middle School – 6625 Goodview Avenue South, Cottage Grove
Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the $20.8 million, 43,674-square-foot project added classrooms to accommodate approximately 1,300 students, created new STEM and special education spaces, and a kitchen. The addition was organized into pods around a shared flexible area with natural daylight to encourage collaboration. The cafeteria was expanded and designed to create versatile seating spaces and to provide options for various students’ sensory needs. Storm shelters were also added for student and staff safety. Construction began in April of 2025.
Cottage Grove and Lake Middle School – 9775 Indian Blvd South, Cottage Grove
Designed by KOMA Architecture, Interior Design & Engineering, the $6.6 million, 19,662-square-foot project features a new secure entry and office space. Existing offices were also remodeled to provide collaboration spaces. Exterior improvements include an entry to the new additions with parking improvements and green spaces. Construction began in July of 2025.
KA continues to lead the field of regional education construction projects and is currently ranked 29th in the nation in the construction of K12 facilities by Building Design and Construction Magazine. Over the past five years, the company has completed over $2.4 billion in PreK-12 projects across the Midwest, including renovations, additions, new facilities and deferred maintenance. KA’s comprehensive school construction services include facility assessments and budget approaches, leading to informed and successful referendum initiatives. In addition, KA currently ranks 26th on the list of the Top Contractors in the Midwest according to Engineering News Record.
About Kraus-Anderson Companies
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management, real estate and risk management enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies, including insurance, finance and realty operations. Kraus-Anderson, an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Bismarck and Fargo, N.D., Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn., Des Moines, Iowa and Phoenix, Ariz.