How holiday shopping 2021 is going for shoppers, businesses

Many local business owners in Stillwater say they’re seeing an increase in customers and spending compared to last year when many were staying home and shopping online. 

Dogs help Minnesota hunters track down shot deer

After taking their shot, sometimes it's difficult for hunters to track down their deer. But now a group of dog owners in Minnesota is providing an in-demand service.

Stillwater teen identified as 'Jane Doe' found dead in Texas in 1980

After more than four decades, investigators in Texas have been able to match the remains of an unknown girl found dead in Texas in 1980 to a missing girl from Stillwater, Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz visits new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site
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Minnesota Gov. Walz visited the new Stillwater COVID-19 rapid testing site Thursday. State-run locations are opening in Crookston, Hutchinson and Stillwater this week. More sites will open next week in Inver Grove Heights, Wadena, Hibbing and Albert Lea.

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.

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
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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

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. 

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.