Back before there was a Minnesota there was Stillwater. Stillwater had its beginnings with an idea of several men who wanted to start a lumber…
The warm weather has delayed people’s Halloween decorating, but many are buying pumpkins and apples. Axdahl’s and Country Sun Farm are serving…
Ever wonder what makes one photo better than another? Here are a few tips I try to use whenever possible, to enhance the final photo. Shoot sl…
In the early settlement days, some people wore many different hats. Sometimes they would be the mayor and surveyor of logs, not to mention hav…
Lake Elmo author, Stephanie Landsem, released “In A Far-Off Land published by Tyndale House Publishing, in May.”
Like many schools in the state and across the nation, Stillwater has seen a decrease in our literacy scores in the past several years. This is…
Two roads diverged in the wood, and so, I took one on the first day and another the second.
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Pages of history turn slowly. Much of what we thought was long gone comes back again.
This year marks the 51st anniversary of Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program. Since 1970, Holiday Hope has helped resident enjoy the tradit…
If you live in Stillwater, you’ve probably noticed the construction equipment and excavation work underway at Lily Lake Park along Greeley St.…
Anniversaries are fun to celebrate. They mean more than just having a party, though.
Let’s start out with something that will make you smile. I checked over the climate records and discovered that we have not recorded any snow …
For more than a decade our church has bought fresh vegetables from Hmong farmers and donated them to area food shelves.
There are two kinds of Minnesotans: people whose favorite season is autumn, and people who are wrong.
The St. Croix Valley has always embraced sports.
Deep in the forest of northern Minnesota, past Paul Bunyan and his trusty ox Babe, over the hills and just beyond the supper clubs and bars wi…
Fall is the time for the start of our harvest. This year, even with the drought, it is no exception.
In nearly every community, the stories of the past are kept and retold to the next generation and to visitors. Washington County and the commu…
As a parent of three and grandparent of five granddaughters, ages 8-12, all of whom live within 10 minutes of my wife and me, I’m cautious and…
On Neal Avenue south of I-94, a Nash Ambassador Super rests in peace. Built in 1952, it had early luxury features such as air conditioning, tu…
Tim, Meg, Ross, Jillian, David and J.J. found – years ago – what many parents say they want now for their children: more personalized, hands-o…
A well-known resident of Stillwater died on Monday Dec. 26, 1892 at Hot Springs, Arkansas of apoplexy. He was for many years a resident of Sti…
Tragedy has a way of unifying or dividing. Twenty years ago, it unified.
We’ve scrambled over the hills, through the woods, and into a giant field of radish and turnip greens where Isanti County landowner Dave Medve…
I am having a hard time typing at the moment. Not because I’m overcome with emotion that summer is coming to an end. Not because I am sad that…
One of the most recognizable pastimes is that of billiards. The game is also known as “pool” and it was one of the earliest entertainments in …
Driving down the streets of Stillwater there are many old, beautiful, historic homes. These dot the streetscapes and are a draw for people fro…
The American Legion Department of Minnesota respects the sacrifices made by our Afghanistan veterans and salutes you for your service in an un…
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