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Coffee in hand, Stillwater? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Stillwater's $175 million school plan is changing classrooms now
  • How did Stillwater's Ponies fare in their latest tennis tests?

Also on today's calendar: C-Change Conversations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower in places, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
  • Monday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stillwater voters see results of $175 million school plan (kstp.com) — Stillwater residents are now seeing their 2023 $175 million school facilities vote pay off, with two new elementary schools open, including a spacious, flexible Lake Elmo Elementary. Designed for future growth, the school currently enrolls about 800 students but can hold 1,100, easing crowding as nearby housing developments expand and giving local kids more modern, adaptable learning spaces.
   

• Girls tennis: Mounds View hands Ponies first SEC setback (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater's Ponies girls tennis team took a tough 7–0 conference loss to powerhouse Mounds View, then dropped a tight 4–3 nonconference match at Chisago Lakes. Despite the setbacks, several Stillwater players pushed opponents to three sets, and the team remains active in Suburban East Conference play with more home matches on the schedule.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Grandma Sticky is her name, absolutely precious!
    Headbutted against the glass towards my hand! So sweet! She's at Petco in Stillwater waiting to be adopted! And this sweet black kitty too. He is… (Nextdoor Stillwater North Hill)
  • Friendly reminder, please tell your kids to wear a helmet when operating anything with wheels.
    It's a little concerning when I see so many children without a helmet on a super fast electric scooter. (Nextdoor South Hill)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Public Safety Telecommunicator (Formerly 911 Dispatcher) in Stillwater. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Elmo

  • 8760 Island Echo Trl N Unit A, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (redfin.com)
  • How Much Does Moving And Storage Cost In Lake Elmo? Moving Company Lake Elmo Pricing Explained (pressreleasecc.com)
  • K-State women's soccer takes 11th in Minnesota (themercury.com)

Oakdale

  • Minnesota State Fair assault leaves Oakdale man with broke jaw (fox9.com)
  • Everyone Wants to Win Working-Class Voters. But Have They Realized Many Are Women? (goodmenproject.com)

St. Paul

  • Health Officials Give Important Update On Parasite Outbreak (patch.com)

Ok Stillwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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