Stillwater Schools Hire New Bus Company; Delays To Last Until Summer

The new provider will cost about $1 million more a year than the district's current provider, which it sued last year.

Tornado Watch Issued Monday For Washington County

Strong storms could bring "a few tornadoes" and hail as large as a tennis ball to the Twin Cities region, the NWS said.

Road Work To Close Highway 36 In Maplewood Area Next 2 Weekends: MnDOT

The closures are part of a $15 million project to resurface roads and improve ride quality between Stillwater and Little Canada.

Blue Sun To Open Craft Soda, Candy Shop In Downtown Stillwater

Blue Sun Soda Shop calls itself the “world’s largest soda shop," with thousands of flavors, including buffalo-wing and bleu cheese sodas.

Weekend Highway 36 Closures Planned After Multiple Postponements

Officials announced plans to close Highway 36 each of the previous two weekends before canceling the closure due to rain and cold weather.

Cooks of Crocus Hill Closes Stillwater Store

The store closed in mid-April after its owners couldn't agree on a new lease for its Main Street location, according to a report.

Stillwater Schools To Honor 4 ‘Distinguished’ Alumni Next Month

Stillwater Area Public Schools’ “Distinguished Alumni” honorees include Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins.

Officials ID Two Men Killed In Boating Accident On Big Marine Lake

The bodies of two men were pulled from the Washington County lake after a boating accident Friday, officials said.

2 Bodies Pulled From Big Marine Lake After Boating Accident Friday

A second man's body was found just before 4 p.m. Saturday after crews resumed their search of the lake earlier that afternoon, police said.

No Charges For Officers In Fatal Forest Lake Shooting: Prosecutors

Two officers and a county deputy were cleared Friday of wrongdoing after shooting and killing a man who police said was armed with a rifle.

Highway 36 Closure In Stillwater Postponed Again: Officials

Unfavorable weather forecasts prompted Washington County officials to delay the closure for the second time this month.

National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Medications In Stillwater

There are many prescription drop-off sites in the Stillwater area, according to officials from the DEA and Washington County.

World Tai Chi Day Event In Stillwater To Raise Money For Ukraine

A group of Stillwater-area tai chi practitioners are set to celebrate World Tai Chi Day on Saturday morning at River Siren Brewing.

Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Your Table Now In Stillwater

Here are some places to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day.

Stillwater Area High School Among Minnesota’s Best: US News

The school was ranked in the top 4 percent of all Minnesota high schools in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report.

9 Teachers, Staff At Stillwater Schools Win 2022 Partnership Awards

Winners are due to be celebrated May 5 at “The Partnership Party” at Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia.

Owner To Retire, Sell Oak Park Heights Restaurant After 48 Years

Joseph's Family Restaurant will continue with the same name, menu, staff and operating hours after the sale, according to a report.

How Much Would A Good Home Cleaning Cost In The Stillwater Area?

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

Woman, 84, Hurt In Carjacking In Stillwater: Police

The woman found a man in the back seat of her car after attending a funeral April 13 in Stillwater, police said.

Highway 36 Closure In Stillwater To Start April 29: Officials

Highway 36 is now due to close April 29, with westbound lanes to reopen April 30 and eastbound lanes to reopen May 2, county officials said.

Stillwater-Area Runners Finish 2022 Boston Marathon: Results

Monday’s marathon was the second in six months, as the 2021 Boston Marathon was pushed back from its traditional April date to October.

Interim Stillwater Superintendent To Lead Brookview Elementary

Malinda Lansfeldt was one of four finalists to become Stillwater Area Public Schools' next permanent superintendent earlier this month.

Guard Smuggled Meth Into Stillwater Prison: Charges

Police found about half a pound of methamphetamine in the 24-year-old’s truck outside the prison earlier this month, according to charges.

Hill Earns DFL Endorsement Over Widmer For Stillwater-Area House Seat

Josiah Hill said he was “so proud, humbled and excited” to earn the DFL's endorsement, while Joe Widmer said he will stay in the race.

Starry Seeking Another Term As Washington County Sheriff

Dan Starry was named sheriff in May 2017 following Bill Hutton’s retirement and was elected in 2018 to continue serving in the role.

Rain, Thunderstorms Tuesday In Stillwater, Large Hail Possible: NWS

Large hail is the “primary severe hazard” Tuesday for much of Minnesota, though areas could see “a strong tornado or two,” forecasters said.

Stillwater Schools Hire 'Superintendent Of The Year' To Lead District

Michael Funk, who has served as superintendent of Albert Lea Area Schools since 2009, is expected to start his new role July 1.

Recalled Lettuce Was Sold At Stillwater-Area Grocery Store: Officials

A Stillwater-area grocery store was among dozens in Minnesota where routine tests found traces of an intestinal disease, officials said.

Stillwater’s Noah Cates Scores 1st NHL Goal To Launch Career In Philly

The 23-year-old Stillwater native made the jump to the NHL a day after Minnesota-Duluth was eliminated from the NCAA tournament.

Washington Co. Administrator Schug ‘Touched Countless Lives’: Obituary

Jim Schug served as Washington County administrator for almost 20 years until his retirement in 2012. He died Tuesday at the age of 72.

Stillwater Seeking Nominations For Human Rights Award

Individual nominees must live, work or volunteer in Stillwater, while businesses and organizations in the city will also be considered.

Road Work To Start This Month On Highway 36 In Stillwater: MnDOT

The project on Highway 36 between Stillwater and Little Canada is expected to be finished by the fall, officials said.

Former Washington Co. Administrator Jim Schug Died Tuesday: Officials

Schug was appointed as Washington County administrator in 1994 and served in the role until his retirement in 2012.

Polar Plungers Raise $23K In Stillwater For Special Olympics MN

Stillwater Area High School hosted its first-ever "Cool School" Polar Plunge on March 28 to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.

A ‘Champion’ For Justice: Washington Co. Mourns Pete Orput’s Death

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput died Sunday night after a “brief but courageous” battle with cancer, officials said. He was 66.

Washington Co. Got $51M From American Rescue Plan: How That Compares

Washington County is planning to spend a large portion of its ARPA funds on public health initiatives and upgrades at its Stillwater campus.

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput Dies At 66; Tributes Pour In

Orput, who revealed in 2020 that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, said in January that he planned to retire at the end of 2022.

Stillwater High Grad, Gophers Basketball Star To Transfer Away

Junior guard Sara Scalia led the team in scoring last season, putting up an average of about 18 points per game.

The Edge Martial Arts sweeps MN State Championships

The Edge competition team has now taken 5 Grand Championships in the last 4 events. At MN State they took 1st in each division entered.

911 Services Restored After National Outage Hit Washington County

The Washington County 911 Communications Center was just one of many dispatch centers that experienced problems Wednesday into Thursday.