Teacher Salaries In MN: Where Stillwater Schools Rank

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salaries can be dramatically lower.

2 Washington County Townships To Hold Elections Tuesday

Polls will be open Tuesday in May and West Lakeland townships for residents to elect supervisors.

Stillwater High Teacher Josiah Hill Running For MN House Seat

Hill promised to run a "positive, issues-based campaign" focused on affordable health care, environmental protection and public education.

Progressive Launches Campaign For Stillwater-Area MN House Seat

Joe Widmer, a 40-year-old small business owner, is hoping to earn the DFL's nomination for Minnesota's 33B House District.

Mask Mandate Ends At Washington County Courthouse, Offices

Officials lifted the county’s mask mandate Monday, following in the footsteps of many school districts throughout the region.

Bring Back Herberger’s, Esteban’s: Locals Pine For Old Haunts

Many also suggested a downtown drugstore and movie theater in a recent survey about which establishments they’d like to see return.

Stillwater Target Store Employees Could Make Up To $24 Per Hour

The Minneapolis-based retail giant said it will invest $300 million more in pay and benefit enhancements for its workers.

3 Stillwater Schools On Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday's list includes seven schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools system, which lifted its mask mandate Feb. 14.

Mask Mandate To Be Lifted Next Week At Washington Co. Buildings

Masks will still be required within the Washington County Jail in Stillwater and some clinic settings, an official said.

Storm Drops 6 Inches of Snow On Stillwater; More Coming Thursday

There is an 80 percent chance of precipitation Thursday in Stillwater, according to the National Weather Service.

Diggins Caps Historic Olympics With Silver Medal In 30KM Race

Jessie Diggins earned the silver medal despite going into race day sick with food poisoning, according to a report.

Car Parked On River In Stillwater Spurs 911 Calls: Report

Greg Schulz, a licensed drone operator, posted a photo of the car on his "Pictures Over Stillwater" website over the weekend.

Stillwater High Locked Down After Teen Fled Into School: Police

Officials lifted the lockdown and Stillwater Area High school resumed its normal schedule Tuesday after police arrested the teen.

State Sen. Bigham Aims To Reclaim Seat On Washington County Board

State Sen. Karla Bigham said she “enjoyed” her time in the Senate, but her “heart and soul is in service to South Washington County."

19 Washington County Schools On COVID-19 Outbreak List

Twenty-four Washington County schools were included on last week’s list.

Arctic Cold Returns To Stillwater Ahead Of Messy Friday

Stillwater could see snow Friday, with wind gusts as high as 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Olympic Journey Ends In Shock Defeat For Stillwater Hockey Star

Stillwater native Noah Cates racked up almost 15 minutes on the ice as the U.S. fell to a 3-2 loss to Slovakia after a shootout.

New MN Congressional Maps Released: What Changes In Stillwater?

New congressional maps released Tuesday split Stillwater Township between the Fourth District and the Eighth District.

Gold Line Gets Green Light, $120M Pledge From Washington County

Construction on the $505 million Gold Line project is expected to start later this year.

2 Stillwater Schools Added To Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 24 Washington County schools, almost three times as many as last week.

Mask Mandate Lifted At Stillwater Area Public Schools

District officials are “strongly” recommending students and staff continue to wear masks next week, but they are no longer required.

Stillwater’s Noah Cates Scores In Olympic Debut For US Hockey

The U.S. men's hockey team routed China 8-0 in its opening game at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Power Back On At Stillwater High After Outage Moved School Online

Power was restored by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, meaning afterschool activities will be held as normal, officials said.

Diggins Makes History With Olympic Cross-Country Skiing Medal

The Stillwater High School grad won a bronze medal Tuesday, the first for an American woman in an individual cross-country skiing event.

$900K Grant To Offset Pandemic Gas-Tax Losses In Washington Co.

The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax revenue funding holes.

Half-Day Wednesdays To Start Next Week At Stillwater High

Some students at Stillwater Area High School will be allowed to leave early Wednesdays while others stay for extra support from teachers.

Stillwater Gets $66K Grant For Gas-Tax Funds Lost Amid Pandemic

The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax-revenue funding holes.

Washington County Leader Retires After Decades Of Service

Don Theisen was lauded during a county board meeting last month for his dedication to residents as director of public works.

Stillwater Schools Could Drop Mask Mandate By Mid-February

The board on Thursday authorized administration officials to lift the mask mandate Feb. 14 if cases continue to drop next week.

1 Stillwater School Named On MN’s COVID-19 Outbreak List

Just nine Washington County schools were included on the most recent outbreak list, down from 26 schools last week.

Prison Guards Injured During Search At MCF Stillwater

The guards were released from the hospital after being treated Sunday, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Corrections said.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Stillwater Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Washington County.

$200 Gift Cards For Vaccinated MN Kids: Find A Shot In Stillwater

Minnesota kids ages 5-11 are eligible for $200 gift cards if they receive both doses of the coronavirus vaccine between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28.

Former Washington Co. Judge Launches Bid For MN Attorney General

Tad Jude is one of five Republicans seeking their party’s nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison in November.

Rental Help Available In Washington Co. After State Program Ends

The county will continue to offer assistance through the RentHelpMN system despite the state-run program’s recent closure, officials said.

Stillwater Schools Seek Residents’ Input On Superintendent Search

A new survey asks residents to share what expertise, skills and traits they think the next superintendent of Stillwater schools should have.

3 Stillwater Schools Named On Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Twenty-six Washington County schools were included on the most recent list, the same number as last week.

Free N95 Masks Coming To MN: Where To Get Them In Stillwater

The federal government is partnering with retail pharmacies in Minnesota to distribute free N95 masks.

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drive Near Stillwater

Red Cross blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card during February.

Stillwater Motel To Serve As Emergency Homeless Shelter

The Washington County board signed off on a $325,000 agreement with the motel to reserve a block of rooms to be used for emergency shelter.