Jury finds man guilty of rape, kidnapping after skipping trial before cross-examination
The man who failed to show up for cross-examination in his criminal trial has been found guilty by a Washington County jury on charges of kidnapping, rape and domestic assault.
The man who failed to show up for cross-examination in his criminal trial has been found guilty by a Washington County jury on charges of kidnapping, rape and domestic assault.
Suspect flees during Washington County trial
Police are searching for a man charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and criminal sexual conduct after he skipped the final day of his trial. Authorities believe David Powers may have cut off his GPS monitoring device, and he remains on the run.
Police are searching for a man charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and criminal sexual conduct after he skipped the final day of his trial. Authorities believe David Powers may have cut off his GPS monitoring device, and he remains on the run.
Stillwater Schools to cut 35 positions due to budget shortfall
The district blames decreasing student enrollment, inflation and uncertainty with government funding for reasons behind the proposed staff reduction.
The district blames decreasing student enrollment, inflation and uncertainty with government funding for reasons behind the proposed staff reduction.
Staff cuts planned at Stillwater schools
Facing a financial shortfall of $5 million in its budget, Stillwater Area Public School is likely to cut dozens of staff positions.
Facing a financial shortfall of $5 million in its budget, Stillwater Area Public School is likely to cut dozens of staff positions.
Stillwater school district restricts access to LGBTQ+ children's books
Two books that were donated to the Stillwater Area School District will be only be allowed to be checked out by students who have their parents' permission.
Two books that were donated to the Stillwater Area School District will be only be allowed to be checked out by students who have their parents' permission.
Ex-school district employee used AI to create child sexual abuse images: Charges
A former school district employee in Minnesota has been federally indicted for taking photos of children and using AI technology to create sexual abuse images, court records claim.
A former school district employee in Minnesota has been federally indicted for taking photos of children and using AI technology to create sexual abuse images, court records claim.
Stillwater Ice sculptors welcome cold weather
With a cold snap starting tomorrow throughout Minnesota, those competing in the World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater ? and other cold-weather events ? are excited for the change in forecast.
With a cold snap starting tomorrow throughout Minnesota, those competing in the World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater ? and other cold-weather events ? are excited for the change in forecast.
Stillwater Area High School teen dies after falling through ice on Woodbury lake
Authorities say a teenage boy is dead after falling through the ice on a Woodbury lake earlier this week.
Authorities say a teenage boy is dead after falling through the ice on a Woodbury lake earlier this week.
Stillwater inmate dies inside prison, investigation underway
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Stillwater Correctional Facility.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating after an inmate was found dead at the Stillwater Correctional Facility.
Classical music concert hosted in MN prison
It's very rare for live music to be offered inside a prison. But, Wednesday at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota, performers played classical music in the meal hall for inmates.
It's very rare for live music to be offered inside a prison. But, Wednesday at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota, performers played classical music in the meal hall for inmates.
Several Stillwater prison staff members hospitalized
Nine Stillwater prison staff members were hospital after being exposed to prison officials believe is a synthetic controlled substance. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Nine Stillwater prison staff members were hospital after being exposed to prison officials believe is a synthetic controlled substance. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Stillwater prison lockdown: 9 staff members hospitalized for exposure to substance
The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater went into a lockdown after nine staff members were hospitalized for being exposed to an “unknown substance," according to officials.
The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater went into a lockdown after nine staff members were hospitalized for being exposed to an “unknown substance," according to officials.
Stillwater dance studio celebrates 10 years
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It?s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Saturday is National Dance Day and it also happens to coincide with the grand opening of a dance studio in Stillwater. Curio Dance has been rapidly growing for the last decade and needed more space so they built a state-of-the-art studio for their 320+ dancers. 40 of those dancers are part of their group called "Up Down Funk." Brother and sister duo, Dario and Giselle Mejia started this troupe for their brother who has special needs. That group, and many others from the studio will be performing at the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. It?s located at 1655 Washington Avenue S. in Stillwater and the event is free and open to the public.
Apple River Stabbing: Isaac Schuman’s mother 'consumed' by his death
The anguish and heartbreak still make Isaac Schuman’s mother physically sick. He was killed in a stabbing on the Apple River two years ago.
The anguish and heartbreak still make Isaac Schuman’s mother physically sick. He was killed in a stabbing on the Apple River two years ago.
Apple river stabbing: Isaac Shuman honored on golf course
Victim Isaac Shuman was honored on the golf course today. His family has started the Isaac Shuman Foundation since his death, and held their annual golf tournament at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater Monday.
Victim Isaac Shuman was honored on the golf course today. His family has started the Isaac Shuman Foundation since his death, and held their annual golf tournament at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater Monday.
Vikings host flag football camp in Stillwater
Vikings players hosted a youth flag football camp at Stillwater High School to help students learn more about the sport.
Vikings players hosted a youth flag football camp at Stillwater High School to help students learn more about the sport.
Stillwater flooding: St. Croix River forecast to crest soon
Flooding in Stillwater has led to decreased foot traffic in the popular city, a business owner told FOX 9.
Flooding in Stillwater has led to decreased foot traffic in the popular city, a business owner told FOX 9.
St. Croix River expected to crest soon
The St. Croix River is expected to crest at 88.1 feet on Monday after heavy rain causes flooding. Several roads and parking lots are closed in downtown Stillwater due to the river flooding. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
The St. Croix River is expected to crest at 88.1 feet on Monday after heavy rain causes flooding. Several roads and parking lots are closed in downtown Stillwater due to the river flooding. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Why Washington County was left off FEMA disaster declaration list
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal disaster declaration for 22 counties in Minnesota impacted by flooding, but not yet for Washington County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a federal disaster declaration for 22 counties in Minnesota impacted by flooding, but not yet for Washington County.
Why FEMA left Washington County off disaster list
Minnesota Second Congressional District Representative Angie Craig explains why she believes Washington County, which includes Stillwater, was not included in FEMA's federal disaster declaration list after severe flooding.
Minnesota Second Congressional District Representative Angie Craig explains why she believes Washington County, which includes Stillwater, was not included in FEMA's federal disaster declaration list after severe flooding.