From Marijuana to Severe Flooding, Here Are Stillwater's Most Read Stories in 2016

The year is coming to a close, and we're looking back at some of the top stories in Stillwater. From severe flooding and highway safety lessons to state soccer championships, here are the most read stories on Stillwater Patch in 2016.

Video: St. Croix River Dangerously Fast, High After Storm

The rising river levels across the region will have an impact on Lumberjack Days this weekend in Stillwater.

Photos Show Progress on St. Croix River Crossing

The St. Croix Crossing is a joint project between Minnesota and Wisconsin to replace the 80-year-old Stillwater Lift Bridge.

Stillwater Arrest Leads to Seizure of More than 100 Pounds of Drugs

Authorities found more than 100 pounds of suspected marijuana in a storage unit in Wisconsin.

Video Shows Cop Nearly Hit After Her Squad Car is Rear-Ended

Amazingly, the police officer was able to dodge the crash and walk away unscathed.

Stillwater Native, Gophers Alumnus Advances in Rio Olympics

Stillwater Area High School and Gophers alumnus Ben Blankenship will compete in the semifinals of the 1500 meters in Rio Thursday.

Stillwater Man Says First Responder's CPR Instructions Saved His Wife's Life

Detailed CPR instructions from a Washington County 911 dispatcher saved his wife's life, Chris Jesmer says.

WATCH: The Giant Pumpkin Drops at Stillwater's Harvest Fest

Stillwater area residents enjoyed an array of fun activities at the Harvest Fest this past weekend

6 Fun Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota

Enjoy the last bit of summer by exploring Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota.

Somali Student Threatened With Air Gun at Stillwater Area Public School: Muslim Leaders

A student allegedly brought an air pistol to Afton-Lakeland Elementary School after he threatened to shoot a Somali-American student.

Nine Stillwater Area High School Athletes Sign to Play in College

See which Stillwater Area High School athletes will continue to play in college and where they're headed to after graduation.

Stillwater Investor Gets Prison Time for Stealing From Clients

A Stillwater man has been sentenced to 74 months in prison for stealing from the clients of his investment advisory business.

Stillwater Ponies Defeat Wayzata to Win State Soccer Championship

The Stillwater Ponies beat the Wayzata Trojans to win the program’s first AA championship since 1996.

Oakdale Mom Left Three Young Kids Home Alone to Go Shopping

An Oakdale mother has been charged with child neglect after police say she left her three kids, age 3, 2, and 14-months-old, home alone.

Image via Hudson Police Department