What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Should City and County Officials Earn More Than Minnesota's Governor?

Stillwater's top salary ranked 62nd among the top-paid officials in nearly 70 Minnesota cities, according to a recent analysis by the Associated Press.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Clips from Stillwater City Council Choosing 2013 Summer Festival Group

Watch snippets from the meeting where The Locals' 'Stillwater Log Jam' got the nod to replace Lumberjack Days in 2014.

Watch the Stillwater City Council Choose The Locals' 'Log Jam'

Here's full video of the Thursday presentations and decision on a festival to replace Lumberjack Days.

Thumbs up for Locals' 'Stillwater Log Jam' on Social Media

There was anticipation online for the Stillwater City Council's selection of a group to put on a new summer festival—and then excitement and congratulations as word of the council's decision spread.

Read What 'The Locals' Proposed for New 'Log Jam' Summer Festival in Stillwater

'This is true community building and when it is financially viable, everybody wins.'

Council's 'Stillwater Log Jam' Pick Makes Headlines

'Locals' Picked to Put on 'Log Jam' in Place of Lumberjack Days

The Stillwater City Council selected a local team for a new summer festival.

Showdown: McCollum Leads Fight against Washington's NFL Team Name

Protest comes to a head as Vikings host Redskins in Thursday Night Football.

Precinct by Precinct: How the Stillwater Area School District Voted

How did your neighborhood or city vote on the levy referendum? See results here.

RESULTS: Stillwater Schools Levy Passes

The vote was 63 percent to 37 percent in the District 834 special election.

Lunda/Ames Looks Like Low Bidder on St. Croix Bridge Superstructure

The Wisconsin and Minnesota departments of transportation are still evaluated the companies' $380 million bid.

Election Day: Take a Peek at Stillwater Area Public Schools Sample Ballot

Here's the levy referendum language voters in the Stillwater Area Public School District are deciding on Tuesday.

Where to Vote in the Stillwater Area Public School District

Here are the polling places where voters can cast ballots on the proposed school levy.

Stillwater's New Summer Festival: See All Four Presentations

As the Stillwater City Council gears up to make its final selection Nov. 7, have a look at each proposal to replace Lumberjack Days.

It's Election Time: Share Your Voice on Patch

Share your opinion on the levy referendum on Stillwater Patch.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

LIVE: Stillwater City Council Discusses New Summer Festival Options and More

Panel OKs 'Redskins' at Metrodome, Despite McCollum's Plea to Ban 'Hostile Racial Slur'

Use of Washington's NFL team name will go ahead as usual at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission decided Friday morning.

State of MN Set to Put $1.25M Toward Buying Aiple Property in Stillwater

The Minnesota Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) decided to award the funds Wednesday, St. Croix 360 reported.

Updated Stillwater Forecast: Slight Chance of Snow, Big Chance of Precip

'Little or no snow accumulation expected,' according to the National Weather Service.

Development along St. Croix River Could Hinge on Lakeland Zoning Decision

The Lakeland City Council gave its OK to a new bluff house Tuesday, according to newspaper reports, in a challenge to state enforcement of federal Wild and Scenic Rivers restrictions.

McCollum Explains Her Yes Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling

The bill passed hours before a default deadline, 285-144. President Obama said he would sign it.

Stillwater Lift Bridge Will Stay Down for Winter Starting Oct. 23

What Will Be Stillwater's 2014 Summer Festival?

Watch livestream video at 7 p.m. Tuesday as Stillwater City Council hears proposals to replace Lumberjack Days.

McCollum Renews Call for Redskins to Change Name

The NFL and team owner Dan Snyder NFL 'continue to exploit and profit from the racial slur redskins,' said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Stillwater. The Minnesota Vikings host Washington on Nov. 7.

In 'Border Wars,' MN and WI Go Head to Head on Tax Reciprocity

The dream that taxpayers who live in one state and work in the other could file just one income-tax return died another death at a U of M forum.

St. Croix Crossing Construction Makes Some Nearby WI Neighbors Ill at Ease

One family north of Hudson is suing to stop WisDOT from altering their easement allowing access to the St. Croix River, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.

Foundations about Two-Thirds Poured for St. Croix Crossing

Slightly more progress on the Wisconsin side so far.

Stillwater Roundabout Plans Yield for St. Croix Crossing Project

Studies about the circular traffic arrangement will wait, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.

LIVE: Stillwater City Council Discusses New Summer Festival Options

What will take the place of Lumberjack Days?

McCollum on Federal Government Shutdown: ‘Manufactured Political Crisis’

The federal government shut down Tuesday for the first time since 1995.

How to Dress Babies for Fall and Winter Weather

Commissioner Gary Kriesel Sounds Off on Recent Blog Post

"I respect Mr. Behnings’ right to his opinion—as offensive as it is—because I spent four years in the Navy protecting our freedom of speech," says Gary Kriesel, Washington County Board member.

Autumn Lehrke on 2014 Budget: 'We Have Been a Responsible Board'

District 4 Washington County Commissioner and Vice Chair Autumn Lehrke writes about the 2014 budget. The county board will be holding a budget review hearing on December 3 and adopt the final budget on December 17.

Sen. Housley: 'Proud to Support Disaster Relief' (Letter to the Editor)

A letter to the editor from Sen. Karin Housley about the Minnesota Legislature's special session.

Rep. Bob Dettmer on the Impact of Sept. 11 Terror Attacks

"On this day twelve years ago, all of us were visited by the frightening reality that terror and evil still exist in this world and that our worst enemies are determined to alter our way of life," Rep. Bob Dettmer writes.

Minnesota Politicians React to President Obama's Speech on Syria

Watch President Barack Obama's speech about Syria.

Housley, Dettmer Among Local Politicians at Commissioning of USS Minnesota