Stillwater School District informs parents of canceled bus routes days before school starts
On Friday, some parents in the Stillwater School District received an email saying because of bus driver shortages, the district will not be able to offer transportation for nearly a quarter of their scheduled routes, impacting 3,950 students for the foreseeable future.
Estate of murdered Minnesota corrections officer suing prison workshop company
The lawsuit claims MINNCOR put making a profit over security and the safety of corrections officers at Stillwater.
Lumberjack Days in Stillwater canceled for second year in a row
The annual Lumberjack Days event in Stillwater, Minnesota was canceled yet again.
Stillwater softball standout puts Ponies on national map
The Stillwater Ponies galloped into the national rankings thanks to their star pitcher.
Corrections officer Joseph Gomm's family impatiently awaits settlement
Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm's family has been promised a $3 million settlement from Minnesota legislators, but the family is growing impatient as an important deadline looms.
Stillwater prison sergeant no longer employed by DOC after confrontation with protesters
A sergeant at MCF-Stillwater was seen on video with his wife, who was yelling racial slurs at protesters in Stillwater last month. Wednesday, the DOC confirmed that Gorder no longer works for the department.
Stillwater corrections officer on leave after wife seen yelling slur at protestors
A corrections officer at a Stillwater prison has been placed on investigative leave after a video circulating on social media appeared to show his wife yelling a racial slur at protesters in Stillwater, Minnesota Sunday.
Stillwater coffee shop pay-it-forward streak hits one year
A year ago when the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to our lives, a Stillwater realtor wanted to do something kind to bring people joy. She decided to put down $100 to buy other people coffee at The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe. A year later; and that’s how every morning has started as others keep the gesture going. To follow along with their streak, check out their Facebook page
Paraplegic rescue dogs have the time of their of lives playing in Minnesota snow
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
Minnesota announces new COVID-19 testing sites in Burnsville, Morris, Owatonna and Stillwater
The Minnesota Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing locations in Burnsville, Morris, Owatonna and Stillwater next week.
Stillwater prison guard looking for answers after testing positive for COVID-19 twice
The Minnesota Department of Health says contracting COVID-19 a second time is extremely rare and there have been no confirmed second cases in Minnesota. However, health officials say they rarely have the proper tools to confirm if a person has contracted the virus a second time.
Stillwater, Minnesota prison on lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak
The state prison in Stillwater, Minnesota is on lockdown due to an outbreak of COVID-19.
Inmate pleads guilty to 2018 murder of Stillwater corrections officer
The inmate accused of attacking and killing a Stillwater, Minnesota corrections officer in 2018 pleaded guilty to the murder Friday.
Gov. Walz begins listening tour with small businesses on pandemic's impact
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz started a series of listening sessions with small businesses owners to see what more the state can do to help them during the pandemic.
Pro-Trump boat parade fills waters of St. Croix River
Boaters on the St. Croix River were showing their support for President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Art program at Stillwater prison brings hope and healing following corrections officer's death
An idea two years in the making is taking shape inside the Stillwater prison. A correctional officer who works in the prison is bringing hope and healing to other officers and inmates through art.
Dozens rally in Stillwater after incident involving ‘Aryan Cowboys’ biker gang
A Muslim woman's experience while in Stillwater, Minnesota is prompting the city to come together to denounce hate.
Stillwater Mayor 'disturbed' after mother, daughter intimidated by possible biker gang at restaurant
In a social media post, a Muslim woman says a motorcycle gang intimidated her while she and her 4-year-old daughter were eating dinner in Stillwater, Minnesota Saturday.
Minnesota corrections officer on leave for comments made during moment of silence for George Floyd
A Minnesota corrections officers is on paid investigatory leave after an outburst during a moment of silence for George Floyd at the state prison in Stillwater earlier this week, a spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections confirmed to FOX 9.
Stillwater considering proposal to let restaurants expand patios, create 'refreshment' zones
A new City of Stillwater proposal would allow restaurants to use parking lots and street parking spaces to create new patio seating for customers in the anticipation that a June 1 reopening will likely come with occupancy restrictions.