Stillwater closes lift bridge as river rises
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Stillwater is closing the historic lift bridge on Friday due to possible flooding. Once the bridge is lifted, boats can pass underneath, but pedestrian and bicycle traffic will no longer be able to use the river crossing. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more.

Stillwater prison inmate ID’d following death in custody

A Stillwater prison inmate who died over the weekend, potentially from the use of synthetic drugs, has been identified by authorities.

Marcus Theatres will accept tickets from recently closed Alamo Drafthouse

Marcus Theatres in the Twin Cities will accept pre-purchased tickets from Alamo Drafthouse, after the Woodbury movie theater abruptly closed its doors.

Sony Pictures to buy Alamo Drafthouse chain
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Sony is becoming the first Hollywood movie studio with a movie theater chain in more than 75 years after the purchase of the Alamo Drafthouse chain. Marcus Theatres says it will accept pre-purchased tickets from the Woodbury Alamo Drafthouse through the end of June.

Downtown Stillwater streets flooded after water main break, rising river covers banks

Downtown Stillwater businesses and streets flooded after a water main break on Wednesday, according to the Public Works Department for the City of Stillwater. 

St. Croix river flooding in Stillwater after rain
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The high water levels on the St. Croix River are expected to recede as some areas near the river in Stillwater remain underwater.

Stillwater water main break floods restaurant
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Anthony Gilbert from Melt Pizza in Stillwater shared these videos with FOX 9 of flooding at the restaurant after a water main break in Stillwater on Wednesday.

Fatal crash on I-694 Sunday morning
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One man is dead and a woman is injured after a crash on Interstate 694 in Oakdale on Sunday morning.

Loosened liquor laws let Minnesota cities expand alcohol sales

Alcohol will flow a little more freely around Minnesota in the coming months, thanks to new laws passed during this year’s legislative session.

2 correctional officers assaulted by inmates at Stillwater prison

Two correctional officers were injured after they were assaulted by inmates at the Stillwater prison Saturday morning, the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) said. 

Fire destroys building in Newport
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A building in Newport is destroyed after a vehicle fire spread Wednesday afternoon.

Large Newport fire destroys building
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Fire crews battled a large fire at a business off Highway 61 in Newport, Minn. on Wednesday.

MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell's refuses to testify at ethics hearing

Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell refused to answer questions during an ethics hearing on her arrest on burglary charges last month, invoking her 5th Amendment rights.

Woodbury Target standoff: Rockford man faces multiple felony charges

A man from Rockford, Minnesota, is facing multiple felony charges stemming from a standoff with police in a Woodbury Target parking lot in April.

Woodbury graduation party shooting: Last defendant sentenced

The Washington County Attorney's Office announced on Friday sentencing details of the last defendant involved in the Woodbury graduation party shooting, which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy in 2021.

2 ways Sen. Mitchell could be forced out of MN Senate

The spotlight grew brighter on Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) on Thursday after her arrest last month.