4 Named As Finalists For Stillwater Schools Superintendent Job

The Stillwater Area Public Schools board narrowed down its shortlist from seven candidates after two days of public interviews.

Snow, Slush To Stick Around Stillwater A Little Longer: NWS

Forecasts show there is a slight chance of rain and snow for much of the next week in Stillwater.

Stillwater Resident Moves Lucky Guys Distillery To Hudson

Guy Whitehead said he intends to “make some of the best spirits in Western Wisconsin made with real Wisconsin grains” in the coming months.

Stillwater Schools Sets Shortlist For Superintendent Interviews

Interim Superintendent Malina Lansfeldt is joined on the shortlist by six others. Finalists are due to be interviewed Monday and Tuesday.

Metro Transit Schedule Changes Could Affect Stillwater Commuters

Metro Transit is set to make updates Saturday to many of its routes throughout the region, including Route 94 between the Twin Cities.

Polar Plunge In Stillwater To Raise Money For Special Olympics MN

Stillwater Area High School is set to host its first-ever “Cool School” Polar Plunge on Monday to support Special Olympics Minnesota.

Afton To Honor History-Making Olympian Jessie Diggins

The Stillwater Area High School grad returned from the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing with two historic medals to add to her collection.

Rain, Snow Likely Wednesday In Stillwater; Could Flood Riverwalk

Thursday is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with a high hear 45, though rain and snow could return to Stillwater on Friday, the NWS said.

Stillwater Bantam AA Hockey Team Finishes 3rd At State Tournament

The Ponies beat Bemidji 6-2 in the state tournament’s third-place game Sunday in Baudette.

100 Worst Polluters In MN: Stillwater-Area Power Plant Makes List

A new report from the Star Tribune documents the 100 worst greenhouse gas polluters in Minnesota.

Best Places To Live In America 2022: Where Stillwater Ranks

Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, is the best place to live in the United States, according to Niche. Here's how Stillwater stacks up.

OSHA Investigating Man’s Death After Work Injury In Stillwater

Terry Westemeier, of St. Michael, died March 5 — his 55th birthday — several days after he was injured on the job, according to reports.

Mahtomedi Skier ‘Honored’ To Represent US At 2022 Paralympics

Mahtomedi High School senior Max Nelson, who turned 18 at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, was the youngest skier on the U.S. team.

Stillwater Superintendent Search Draws 18 Applicants: Report

The Stillwater Area Public Schools system is looking for its next permanent leader, with the interim superintendent’s term to end this year.

Stillwater High Grad Wins 3 Medals At 2022 Winter Paralympics

Sydney Peterson capped her inaugural Paralympics by helping the U.S. team win a gold medal in a mixed relay race.

Best STEM High Schools In MN: See Where Stillwater Schools Rank

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

UST Prof From Ukraine Sending First Aid, Ambulances To Frontlines

“What we’re trying to do is simply save lives of those who are putting themselves in harm’s way,” professor Paul Gavrilyuk said.

Ukraine Fundraiser In Stillwater Nets $6K For Relief Efforts

The money will be sent to Ukraine for food, medical supplies, protective gear for volunteer soldiers and medical transport vehicles.

Stillwater Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Ahead Of St. Patrick’s Day

Stillwater police are handing out “Designate O’Driver” coasters at bars to give people something to think about while they’re celebrating.

Art Needed For Exhibit At Washington County Historic Courthouse

Artists can submit up to three pieces for consideration in the exhibit, which is scheduled to run from June 4 through Jan. 8, 2023.

West Lakeland, May Twp. Supervisors Keep Seats: Election Results

West Lakeland and May townships were the only jurisdictions in Washington County to hold elections Tuesday.

Stillwater High Grad Wins Silver Medal At 2022 Paralympics

Sydney Peterson, a member of the Nordic skiing team at St. Lawrence University, finished second in a 15-kilometer classic standing race.

Mahtomedi Skier Competing For US At 2022 Paralympics In Beijing

The 17-year-old high school senior "has shown the potential to be a rising star for U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing," the team said.

Wintry Weekend Weather Covers Washington County With Snow, Ice

Snowfall totals​ were highest on the northern end of the county, with Forest Lake recording 5 inches of snow over the weekend.

Gas Prices In Stillwater Area Inch Closer To $4 Per Gallon

In California, the average price for a gallon of gas hit a staggering $5.07 on Friday. See prices in the Stillwater area.

Devil’s Advocate Serving Up Pizza, Pasta At New Stillwater Spot

Owner Erik Forsberg said last fall that Stillwater is an “ideal fit” for Devil’s Advocate second location.

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."