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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.
The Little Falls City Council voted in favor of, once again, moving forward with the process of getting approval to institute a half-cent loca…
Raquel and Scott Lundberg welcomed people into their house for 13 years. Now, Raquel’s Kitchen is open for business.
Motley Mayor Al Yoder had to break a 2-2 tie Monday when the City Council reached a stalemate over which publication should serve as the city’…
Restrictions that kept Minnesota bars and restaurants from opening to indoor dining were loosened Monday, as businesses were able to open up a…
Zeke Jackson took his education into his own hands.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said balancing the two-year budget before the June 30 deadline is his number one priority for th…
Morrison County Jail Administrator Scott MacKissock and Sheriff Shawn Larsen informed the Board of Commissioners Tuesday, that the security sy…
With many unknowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, optometrist Dr. Ken Dodge and his wife, Heike, decided to take a leap of faith, t…
As weather permits, maintenance employees will be working on the following activities this week:
In an effort to celebrate Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and the numerous individual volunteers who dedicate their time and tal…
The Minnesota Legislature and Governor have passed legislation authorizing funding to Minnesota counties to distribute relief grants to local …
Wednesday marked a historic day in Washington D.C.
A lengthy discussion concluded with a 3-2 vote by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, to approve a resolution that will combin…
Morrison County Community Corrections Director Nicole Kern presented her 2021-22 comprehensive plan to the Morrison County Board at its year-e…
The Little Falls City Council heard several requests involving personnel Monday, during its first meeting of 2021. Not everyone was in agreeme…
Bars and restaurants in Minnesota will be able to open up to indoor service again, starting Monday.
It was certainly a year no one will forget.
Jerry and Theresa Eichers still have the same eagerness and excitement for their goat milk products as they did when they started their busine…
When Terry Lehrke, now managing editor at the Morrison County Record, started working at the paper, then called the Rich Prairie Shopper, …
A company operating in Little Falls is helping people stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it may soon be on the leading edge of alt…
The street lights in Morrison County are looking a little different these days.
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of giving itself a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) raise at Tuesday’s meeting.
The Little Falls City Council approved the 2021 city budget, the 2021 levy and the 2021 fee schedule during its meeting Monday.
Little Falls residents may soon be paying less in property taxes.
No Morrison County residents came forward for public comment Wednesday during a public hearing on the fee schedule on county services within t…
Working as a bank teller was initially supposed to be a temporary job for Nancy Zak, who was recently named December Employee of the Month…
CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls is feeling the stress of surging cases of COVID-19 in Central Minnesota.
St. Gabriel’s Pharmacy is helping patients take care of all of their health care needs under one roof.
By Zach Hacker
As COVID-19 cases have surged in Minnesota over the last 10 days, Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday he is “turning back the dial” in an atte…
When Troy Bellefeuille, cashier at Westside Liquor in Little Falls, was notified he was named November Employee of the Month by the Little…
With excellence in mind, Rammer Repair in Little Falls strives to provide friendly customer service and knowledgeable mechanic services at…
More than 33 years has passed since Paul Marcus of Little Falls started working as a service technician for Center Point Energy in 1987. T…
Open house set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Pierz Commercial Club’s quarterly Outstanding Employee program was put on hold after COVID-19 hit. But Thursday, the newest member of that…
Dr. Bens Grams likes to say he does things a little differently. The Little Falls based chiropractor assesses the entire body to determine not…
A green John Deer tractor, a black grand piano, and art of all kinds stand together in harmony at Art in Motion, a new multifunctional art gal…
The city of Little Falls recently welcomed 20 new ice cream flavors to town with the grand opening of the Lindy Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe, Aug. 28.
Being chosen as September Employee of the Month by the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is a humbling experience for Sandy Rudek.
Amanda Redning, nurse practitioner, who specializes in psychiatry is welcoming new patients at the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic.
Denisse Broadbent, MD, who specializes in pediatrics is welcoming new patients, including Spanish speaking patients, at the Essentia Health St…
Using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Tax Withholding Estimator can help taxpayers have the right amount of tax withheld and avoid surpri…
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan recently announced the appointment of Jim Schowalter as the incoming Commissioner of …
There are many reasons Amanda Olson loves working as a bartender at the VFW Post #1112 in Little Falls — the friendships she’s formed over…
Little Falls Businesses have until the end of the day July 29 to apply for a small business emergency loan through the Economic Development Au…
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced recently that it has completed the lottery drawing for the wi…
To assist businesses with the compliance of the mandatory face mask order that went into effect on July 25, the Minnesota Department of Employ…
As state sees increase in COVID-19 positivity rate, Governor issues statewide masking mandate
The federal $600 a week payment for people receiving unemployment benefits is slated to end at the end of July, unless Congress takes action.
The Little Falls Economic Development Authority has extended the emergency small business loans for Little Falls businesses, until July 29, at…
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said balancing the two-year budget before the June 30 deadline is his number one priority for th…
Morrison County Jail Administrator Scott MacKissock and Sheriff Shawn Larsen informed the Board of Commissioners Tuesday, that the security sy…
With many unknowns during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, optometrist Dr. Ken Dodge and his wife, Heike, decided to take a leap of faith, t…
As weather permits, maintenance employees will be working on the following activities this week:
In an effort to celebrate Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce members and the numerous individual volunteers who dedicate their time and tal…
The Minnesota Legislature and Governor have passed legislation authorizing funding to Minnesota counties to distribute relief grants to local …
Wednesday marked a historic day in Washington D.C.
A lengthy discussion concluded with a 3-2 vote by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, to approve a resolution that will combin…
Morrison County Community Corrections Director Nicole Kern presented her 2021-22 comprehensive plan to the Morrison County Board at its year-e…
The Little Falls City Council heard several requests involving personnel Monday, during its first meeting of 2021. Not everyone was in agreeme…
Bars and restaurants in Minnesota will be able to open up to indoor service again, starting Monday.
It was certainly a year no one will forget.
Jerry and Theresa Eichers still have the same eagerness and excitement for their goat milk products as they did when they started their busine…
When Terry Lehrke, now managing editor at the Morrison County Record, started working at the paper, then called the Rich Prairie Shopper, …
A company operating in Little Falls is helping people stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it may soon be on the leading edge of alt…
The street lights in Morrison County are looking a little different these days.
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of giving itself a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) raise at Tuesday’s meeting.
The Little Falls City Council approved the 2021 city budget, the 2021 levy and the 2021 fee schedule during its meeting Monday.
Little Falls residents may soon be paying less in property taxes.
No Morrison County residents came forward for public comment Wednesday during a public hearing on the fee schedule on county services within t…
Working as a bank teller was initially supposed to be a temporary job for Nancy Zak, who was recently named December Employee of the Month…
