The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce announced three new members to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Sarah Jesperson, Nathan …
Tyler Rohr, DDS will soon be offering dental services to the community of Woodbury at his new office, City’s Edge Dental Care, 4021 Benjamin D…
Dr. Todd Stivland, CEO and founder of Bluestone Physician Services, was recognized as a Notable Hero in Healthcare by Twin Cities Business on …
Lake St. Croix Beach — Jana Soiseth was already running one business, Mod & Company, a marketing firm, along with her husband when she bec…
John Yanish, an attorney from Stillwater was elected to serve a three-year term on the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota Board of …
As the year comes to a close, what began in mid-March as cooperative crisis action planning between St. Croix Valley Foundation, United Way St…
The Greater Stillwater Chamber will start selling Commerce Chamber Bucks as part of a gift-certificate program to support Stillwater area busi…
Youth Service Bureau’s Board of Directors announce that Michael Huntley, M.A., LP, was selected as the next executive director.
First State Bank and Trust appointed of Monica Weekes and Ryan Cari to its Board of Directors.
Cub Foods, based in Stillwater, is one of 18 companies statewide to be recognized for its efforts to end hunger in their communities through t…
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild is moving its popular “Brewed in Minnesota” State Fair exhibit online this fall.
Even though the school year is in flux due to the pandemic, Valley Self-Defense co-owner Peter Eisenberg believes that it’s even more importan…
At the end of an arduous four-year process to open the business of their dreams, Christie Wanderer and Andrew Mosiman are ready to mark the oc…
Workers began the demolition of the former Shorty’s Dry Cleaners on Tuesday, July 21. The city of Stillwater purchased the building for $900,0…
A trip to the Minnesota State Fair isn’t complete without a few key treats – cheese curds, a Pronto Pup or an ear of sweet corn – but for beer…
It’s not your imagination – downtown Stillwater does seem busy weekdays and weekends. With more people looking to stay close to home this summ…
Gov. Tim Walz approved plans June 25 to distribute $841 million in federal coronavirus aid to cities and counties across Minnesota, along with…
Shopping and eating local is easily accomplished at the Stillwater Farmers Market, which opened earlier this month with some modest adjustment…
The Minnesota Ready coalition — a group of nearly 60 business organizations throughout Minnesota — asked Governor Tim Walz in a letter June 1…
If you want to drink at a bar or restaurant in Stillwater, get ready to sit outside. For a business area blessed with many outdoor patios and …
After 19 years of serving up delicious steaks, burgers, chops, ribs, seafood and ice-cold craft beer in Forest Lake, Norman Quack’s has expand…
Sara Morrison has been named as the new general manager of the River Market Community Co-op. In less than a year, the River Market has an enti…
After waiting through winter and a later than normal opening day, customers lined up nearly an hour before Nelson’s Ice Cream opened for the s…
The 28th Annual 2020 Saint Croix Valley Pottery Tour will not be taking place in Minnesota at the seven host studios this year. After much dis…
Residents in the Stillwater Area School District will see school spirit celebrated in May.
It will be a quiet summer in Stillwater this year.
‘We’re Open’ resource launches on APG websites
It was Mara Crombie's dream to open a coffee shop, but realizing that dream has been far from easy.
As reported case of COVID-19 grow exponentially in Minnesota, healthcare providers are bracing for the coming weeks to overwhelm hospital and …
Staff and members of Watermark Church in Stillwater are coming up with unique ways to serve the community during this period of distancing.
Valley Bookseller in downtown Stillwater is letting people know: even though we should distance ourselves from others to prevent the spread of…
Before Governor Tim Walz ordered the closure of bars and restaurants 5 p.m. March 17, the staff at the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce …
HealthPartners announced March 18 that it is taking additional steps related to identification, treatment and safety of patients, care teams a…
A restaurant that opened this past week in Lake Elmo promises to bring something a little different to the table.
The Gazette and staff received five awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The Gazette competes against other…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many area businesses are offering special events and deals on Feb. 14 or over the weekend. They include:
Sara Jespersen, owner of the recently opened Lumberjack Axe Throwing Bar at 123 Second St. N., is all about creating engaging experiences.
Seven restaurants in downtown Stillwater are participating in the 2020 Best Burger in the Valley, an annual competition and fundraiser held by…
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a 45th Anniversary ribbon cutting for long-time member Joseph’s Restaurant on Dec. 6. The ev…
A local chocolate artist received high marks at an international chocolate competition.
As shoppers gear up for Black Friday, the Main Street Stillwater Independent Business Alliance reminds them to support local, independently ow…
HealthPartners announced Nov. 6 plans to close its retail pharmacies in early 2020. The closure includes 30 retail pharmacies located within H…
Administration of the Stillwater Area Public Schools is preparing to roll out a new way of helping high school students select elective course…
This past summer, St. Croix Preparatory Academy students Ben Silvernale and Arian Tomar received sponsorships to participate in a week-long su…
A clubhouse for owners or lovers of rare and classic cars is coming to Oak Park Heights.
A cornerstone in downtown Stillwater will soon close up for good. Northern Vineyards Winery will shutter its doors Nov. 3.
A home destroyed by fire in Oak Park Heights will soon be given a new life and a new family.
Ice Castles, LLC, the Utah-based event company that builds sculptural castles from ice, may return to Downtown Stillwater this winter — only i…
A business offering keepsake ultrasounds for expecting mothers opened in the Grand Garage in Stillwater.
Ella Dotzler, the student representative on the Big Lake School Board, talked about the future of her position and the goals she has set as th…
Big Lake School Board meetings will be held virtually online in December.
Slow and stable. That’s how the Monticello School District’s director of business services described the enrollment figures of the school dist…
The Big Lake School Board approved a recommendation from Activities Director Logan Midthun to pay the head coaches of winter sports their full…
The following donations were accepted by the school board: 500 KN95 masks from Paul and Julie Knier valued at $1,000; $4,000 from Spud Fest fo…
• With the $1,800 donation from the Peacemaker Foundation, the school district has received year to date donations totaling $81,592.
The School Board voted to increase the rates paid to substitute teachers in order to compete with the teachers, who are in demand due to the C…
School Board member Jeff Hegle expressed concern about the availability of childcare services for families in the district whose parents provi…
Eighteen Monticello teachers have received gifts of $100 each from the Peacemaker Foundation to be used in their classrooms. The donations we…
If the Monticello elementary students have to move to a distance learning model, students will have in hand devices to aid in their learning. …
Monticello high school students are looking forward to visiting the nation’s capital in the Spring of 2022. The trip is being delayed from 202…
by Jeffrey Hage
by Jeffrey Hage
Three candidates vying for three open seats on the Monticello School Board.
Lori Kampa, Amber Sixberry, and Tony Scales were the top vote-getters in the race for three seats on the Big Lake School Board.
Monticello School District voters spoke- and they don't want to see an increase in the school district taxes.
Below are summaries of actions from the October 22 meeting of the Big Lake School Board. They were compiled by Gloria Vande Brake.
“Everything literally stopped in March,“ wryly noted Director of Community Education & Communication Services Allen Berg as he presented C…
New health data for Wright County, published Oct. 22, show a sharp jump in COVID-19 infections, the third consecutive week that the case rate…
Big Lake Superintendent Tim Truebenbach announced at the Oct 22 School Board meeting that Big Lake Schools will likely go to hybrid learning f…
Monticello Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program during the 2020-2021 school year for as long as the USDA allows …
A revenue breakdown provided to Monticello school board members Oct. 5 shows that the district currently ranks 299 out of 320 school districts…
Executive Director of Education and Learning Dr. David Bernard was pleased to report to the Sept 24th Big Lake School Board that the Online Sc…
First week enrollment in Monticello public schools fell below projections by 56 students with much of the discrepancy coming from the district…
“It is exciting that we have 531 students that have signed up for our new Online School”, exclaimed Director of Business Services, Angie Manue…
The Monticello School Board has formally approved the administration’s back-to-school plan and was readying to submit it to the Minnesota Depa…
Voters in the Monticello School District will be going to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to vote on an increase in the school district’s operating levy.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on student learning loss is projected to be significantly higher than past years, heightening the need …
Monticello Middle School English teacher Joan Oen wishes everyone would set aside a little time in their schedule for reading books and writing.
by Gloria Vande Brake
What will a return to school look like come early September?
The Monticello School Board will be considering a nearly $6 million operating levy when it meets on Monday, August 17.
Governor Tim Walz plans to announce his school reopening decision on Thursday, July 30, Supt. Tim Truebenbach told members of the Big Lake Sch…
Ella Dotzler is focused on being the best she can be.
Erick Hanson of Monticello traveled a long way to come home.
If it wasn’t for Stoney Lake, the Big Lake School District might never have hired Steve Westerberg as its superintendent.
After having two months of virtual meetings, the Big Lake School Board members met in a 2.5-hour meeting on June 18th, seated at individual ta…
John Reeves began school in Monticello in fourth grade.
On Friday, June 5, 303 Monticello High School seniors joined a unique club as graduates of MHS.
Dear Class of 2020,
Three Monticello Choir members have proven they can hit all of the right notes.
When people hear of distance learning, they usually think of math, history, or english classes online.
Zoey Pierce stands for graduation photos after being filmed walking across a graduation stage with her diploma on the east side of the Montice…
When the Monticello High School Class of 2020 graduates in June, the ceremony will preserve some tradition, while incorporating modern technol…
The 2020 results are in for the Central Minnesota Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.
More than 200 Big Lake High School seniors will receive diplomas in 2020. But those seniors won't receive their diplomas in the way they once …
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota banned large-scale high school graduation ceremonies on Friday to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and encour…
Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota has named Tyler Anderson of Monticello a Education Learning Through Service Scholar.
A favorite place for many in Monticello is Otter Creek park, where water runs beneath both a foot bridge and a railroad trestle and a sculptur…
• With the $1,800 donation from the Peacemaker Foundation, the school district has received year to date donations totaling $81,592.
The School Board voted to increase the rates paid to substitute teachers in order to compete with the teachers, who are in demand due to the C…
School Board member Jeff Hegle expressed concern about the availability of childcare services for families in the district whose parents provi…
Eighteen Monticello teachers have received gifts of $100 each from the Peacemaker Foundation to be used in their classrooms. The donations we…
If the Monticello elementary students have to move to a distance learning model, students will have in hand devices to aid in their learning. …
Monticello high school students are looking forward to visiting the nation’s capital in the Spring of 2022. The trip is being delayed from 202…
by Jeffrey Hage
We're Open Directory
by Jeffrey Hage
Three candidates vying for three open seats on the Monticello School Board.
Lori Kampa, Amber Sixberry, and Tony Scales were the top vote-getters in the race for three seats on the Big Lake School Board.
Monticello School District voters spoke- and they don't want to see an increase in the school district taxes.
Below are summaries of actions from the October 22 meeting of the Big Lake School Board. They were compiled by Gloria Vande Brake.
“Everything literally stopped in March,“ wryly noted Director of Community Education & Communication Services Allen Berg as he presented C…
New health data for Wright County, published Oct. 22, show a sharp jump in COVID-19 infections, the third consecutive week that the case rate…
Big Lake Superintendent Tim Truebenbach announced at the Oct 22 School Board meeting that Big Lake Schools will likely go to hybrid learning f…
Monticello Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program during the 2020-2021 school year for as long as the USDA allows …
A revenue breakdown provided to Monticello school board members Oct. 5 shows that the district currently ranks 299 out of 320 school districts…
Executive Director of Education and Learning Dr. David Bernard was pleased to report to the Sept 24th Big Lake School Board that the Online Sc…
First week enrollment in Monticello public schools fell below projections by 56 students with much of the discrepancy coming from the district…
“It is exciting that we have 531 students that have signed up for our new Online School”, exclaimed Director of Business Services, Angie Manue…
The Monticello School Board has formally approved the administration’s back-to-school plan and was readying to submit it to the Minnesota Depa…
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