MAY TOWNSHIP — Police have arrested a man accused of shooting a woman and leaving her for dead on a May Township road June 9.
MAY TOWNSHIP — Police have arrested a man accused of shooting a woman and leaving her for dead on a May Township road June 9.
By June, the craze of bird migration has slowed down, and Minnesota’s birds are settling in for nesting season. This is the time of year to take advantage of the habitat in our backyards that provide nesting habitat for the spectacular species that will stay with us throughout the summer.
The Washington County Historical Society will welcome Victor Wanchena at the Historic Warden’s House Museum 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. This free presentation will dive into the evolution of corrections in Minnesota.
A woman was found in the middle of the roadway near St. Croix Trail N. and 124th St. N. in May Township at 2:38 a.m. June 9. Upon arrival, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office determined the woman had suffered from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital. In…
The school board will hold a special meeting 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, for the purpose of the first component of the evaluation of the superintendent. The meeting will take place at the Oak Park Building, 6355 N. Osman Ave., Stillwater.
It’s not the life she or her parents or siblings would have wanted for him, but thanks to Stillwater Residence, Louise Jones said, her brother has a safe, friendly place to call home.
Four people have died in Washington County of suspected overdoses within the last two weeks.
LINO LAKES — As many as 100 K-9s and their handlers from all over the state and surrounding states — including Wisconsin and North Dakota — will visit Lino Lakes this month to be certified and compete for awards.
A group of northern Minnesota print and digital news publications are now part of neighboring Northstar Media, Inc., a company owned by Gene and Carter Johnson.
ST. CROIX FALLS — The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is pleased to announce the winners of the St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award, Every Kid in the Croix Award, and the first-ever Nelson-Mondale Legacy Award. All awards were presented at the 2019 Spring Gathering in May. The awards re…
BAYPORT—Xcel Energy announced on Monday, May 20 that it will retire the Allen S. King coal plant in Bayport by 2028, more than a decade ahead of schedule.
Eastbound Hwy. 36 from Century Avenue to Interstate 694 will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, through 5 a.m. Monday, June 10. The closure is necessary to allow construction crews to install storm sewer under the highway.
FOREST LAKE — A group of veterans is experiencing the healing power of therapy, thanks to a caring team comprised of both two- and four-legged therapists.
On Thursday, May 30, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to treat a portion of the city of Stillwater to eradicate a gypsy moth infestation. This treatment will start as early as 5:15 a.m. and could take up to three hours to complete. This is dependent on weather condit…
Sharon DeRaad never got to meet her Uncle Dante; he died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor years before she was born. But this Memorial Day weekend, she'll drive from Forest Lake to Virginia, Minnesota, to attend his funeral and witness his remains buried alongside those of her gran…
Hwy. 36 from Century Avenue to Interstate 694 will be closed for eastbound traffic from 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 20, for the installation of a storm sewer across the highway. For more information, call 651-430-6026.
Stillwater’s Fourth of July celebration will feature nearly $50,000 worth of awe-inspiring fireworks from RES Pyrotechnics, the same company that has provided them for years. In addition to bands in Lowell Park, St. Croix Jazz Orchestra will perform in the Pioneer Park bandshell, Civil War c…
SAINT PAUL — On Friday, May 3, Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) signed into law a bill that will rename a portion of Hwy. 95 after fallen corrections officer Joseph Gomm. The bill, authored by Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Marys Point) had previously passed the House and Senate with unanimous support.Gomm wa…
Thousands of pottery enthusiasts will flock to the St. Croix Valley this Mother’s Day weekend for the 27th annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour.
FOREST LAKE — Two miles southwest of Forest Lake’s downtown lies the city’s airport, which stretches across a few hundred acres and houses about three dozen aircraft. Established nearly 80 years ago by Angelo “Shorty” DePonti, a pioneer of Minnesota aviation, the airport has a deep and rich …
SAINT PAUL — On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously approved a bill that would name a portion of Hwy. 95 after fallen correction officer Joseph Gomm, who was killed July 18, 2018 in an on-duty attack at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater.
STILLWATER — Dozens of Stillwater Medical Group employees took to the street outside the clinic Monday, April 15, to raise concerns about stalled contract negotiations.
High school athletes were the stars last week at the Stillwater City Council meeting. The Council adopted proclamations honoring the following Stillwater Area High School sports teams and players:
There’s no question: street assessments hurt. Stillwater officials fielded a plethora of comments from residents facing assessments upwards of $2,500 - some as high as $11,000 - during an April 2 public hearing on 2019 street improvements.
GRANT — The local food movement has gained momentum in recent years, but the Costa family has been practicing its tenets throughout the last century.
There’s no electricity. There’s no motorized travel. There’s no cell service. By way of entertainment, the entire town has turned out to see a troupe of actors deliver a Shakespeare soliloquy in the parking lot of a decrepit Walmart.
The St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award is an honor given annually to those who have made a significant contribution to the stewardship of the St. Croix River and/or its tributaries. The St. Croix River Association (SCRA), which sponsors the award, is committed to recognizing the contribut…
STILLWATER — When it comes to floodwaters, a foot or two makes a big difference.
Scandia-based music duo Prairie Anthem has released its debut album, “The Farmhouse.”
STILLWATER — Revenge, redemption and revolution will take center stage at Stillwater Area High School this month as its theater department presents “Les Misérables School Edition,” a slightly shortened version of the hit Broadway musical.
$2 million Powerball ticket sold at Stillwater gas station
In this month's Lowdown, it was incorrectly reported that the next Stillwater school board meeting will be 6 p.m. April 7. The meeting will be 6 p.m April 11.
In a 4-3 vote, the Stillwater school board delayed the expansion of the district's newest elementary school until a soon-to-be-formed task force completes its work regarding the district's other long-term facility needs.
For the second time in as many months, a re-use concept for Stillwater’s historic armory was nixed over parking concerns.
Grant will help older workers find employment
It's not too late to catch the Phipps Children's Theater's production of “Willy Wonka Jr.,” which runs until March 3.
FOREST LAKE — Dozens of Minnesota lake-goers braved the chilling wind and freezing waters Feb.16 to “get cold for a cause” The annual Winter Plunge, sponsored by the Forest Lake Rotary Club, offered participants the chance to organize a team of jumpers and raise money for their favorite char…
STILLWATER — The United Way of Washington County East (UWWCE) is seeking volunteers to help serve on a panel of community leaders for its upcoming Community Investment Process. Early each calendar year, approximately 40 volunteers are selected to help make important funding decisions on beha…
The Stillwater Area High School Speech and Debate Team is proud to celebrate National Speech and Debate Education Day on March 1. Stillwater Area High School Speech and Debate Team will celebrate this life-changing activity by sharing speeches students have worked on during the season at a s…
STILLWATER — Cleaning the iconic stairway leading to downtown Stillwater's Main Street is a labor of love for Sara Jespersen.
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