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"6,603 Positive Cases for Carver County"MDH COVID-19 Tracker
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.
With COVID-19 cases plateauing and vaccines on the way, things are looking brighter around Carver County. As cases continue to change, a new l…
It will be back to school next Tuesday for Waconia public school students for a second time this 2020-2021 academic year – at least for younge…
Carver County Public Health officials have confirmed that the Minnesota Department of Health notified them of a county resident who tested pos…
Just in time for winter, the gyms are allowed to reopen once again. Their first day reopened, Dec. 19, of course had a few new rules and chall…
There’s no denying that the pandemic has put a burden on everyone. From not being able to go out to our favorite spots to shutting the doors o…
Carver County recently partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response …
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire depar…
As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands in Minnesota per day, it’s more important than ever to try and mitigate its spread. Part of the orde…
Cologne Academy announced its learning model change to distance learning for the middle school students, grades 6 thru 8. The last day of in-p…
Some say health care workers are on the “front lines” fighting COVID-19. Our physicians, nurses, caregivers, and those supporting clinical ope…
Carver County has crossed the 4K threshold in number of positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of…
A gesture to help a hog farmer friend has ended up in a whole new business for a Waconia couple.
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
Due to the inability to maintain acceptable staffing levels, increases in local COVID-19 cases, and having multiple classrooms in quarantine, …
While it seems like the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic are about to get darker with the end of Daylight Savings Time, there is somethin…
Well, they tried.
Central Schools will be returning to distance learning after meeting with the COVID-19 Regional Support Team assigned to the district. Due to …
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its first local government Coronavirus Relief Fund spending report for the period ending S…
Waconia Public Schools are about six weeks into a new “hybrid” school year posed by COVID-19, marked by a blend of in-person classes and onlin…
October is breast cancer awareness month. It’s also physical therapy month. Dr. Emily Kubat is connected to each through Inspire Life Physical…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that Carver County is one of 24 counties that are part of a pilot COVID-19 Test at Ho…
The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials to offer free COVID-19 testing in Waconia. The testing eve…
The Carver County Library is bringing fun to the community, one brick at a time. Well, one Lego brick at a time, with their bi-weekly Lego Cha…
The Twin Cities Marathon, originally scheduled for early October, usually draws upwards of 8,000 runners and some 300,000 enthusiastic spectat…
Mound Westonka High School has seen its first two lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a communication emailed to parents of MWHS stu…
While it’s been a hectic 2020 for everybody, many are still hard at work organizing projects and community activities. One of those groups har…
While we are still waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, there are other ways to help protect yourself and your community during the pandemic. As wi…
One of Norwood Young America’s favorite restaurants will finally be reopening its doors on October 1. After a long summer of waiting to see wh…
Early this spring to the end of June, Waconia Public Schools through its Café #110 offered free mobile lunches to district families when class…
The start of fall typically marks the beginning of election season, and locally the 2020 campaign season is under way.
A Carver County Fair junior fair board was established this spring to give young people the chance to build leadership skills, get involved in…
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Waconia Lions mark their 75th anniversary this fall. Even though the Waconia Lions 75th anniversary recognition event has b…
The first day of school is a big day every year as parents snap photos of their kids departing for school, and as students board buses and ent…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Even though the Waconia Lions 75th anniversary recognition event has been cancelled for this year, these pages will carry some …
Nickle Dickle isn’t a big one-day event this year; it is 10 days, running Sept. 17-26. Get your Waconia Bingo card here or other local merchan…
A Level 3 predatory sexual offender will be moving into Watertown Township following his release from incarceration, according to the Carver C…
The Andrew Peterson Farm east of Waconia was settled just a few years before uncompromising differences between free and slave states led to t…
The 2020 Carver County Relay for Life virtual event was held on Friday, Aug. 21, via Facebook Live from the Mayer Community Center. Although t…
While things may be slowly returning to normal, many are still struggling with the long-term financial consequences of the full shut down in s…
Golfers will be playing the links again next month to raise money for a new place for kids to play.
Watertown city staff have been hard at work to help keep the local businesses supported. That hard work has resulted in three new programs, co…
There was no Carver County Fair this year, but 4-Hers, who are a cornerstone of the annual event, did at least get a fair experience.
The local libraries have been hard at work providing fun, distanced activities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their summer activitie…
Schools are preparing to reopen for fall around the state, with Carver County schools hard at work to put together their plans. Central School…
The date is set, the details will be finalized over the next three weeks.
The Carver County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the Carver County Community Development Agency to launch COVID-19 relief p…
Carver County Relay for Life will be hosting its “virtual” Relay for Life event this Friday, Aug. 21, from 7-10 p.m. The virtual event can be …
After much planning and re-planning, final plans are in place for this year’s Carver County Relay for Life which will take place virtually on …
After a few weeks returning to in-person meetings, the Waconia City Council was back online for its latest meeting Monday, July 20. That follo…
Carver County recently partnered with Ridgeview Medical Clinic to purchase a semi-trailer outfitted as a mobile clinic and emergency response …
Carver County Public Health announced it plans to administer its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement and fire depar…
As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands in Minnesota per day, it’s more important than ever to try and mitigate its spread. Part of the orde…
Cologne Academy announced its learning model change to distance learning for the middle school students, grades 6 thru 8. The last day of in-p…
Some say health care workers are on the “front lines” fighting COVID-19. Our physicians, nurses, caregivers, and those supporting clinical ope…
Carver County has crossed the 4K threshold in number of positive COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of…
A gesture to help a hog farmer friend has ended up in a whole new business for a Waconia couple.
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s t…
Due to the inability to maintain acceptable staffing levels, increases in local COVID-19 cases, and having multiple classrooms in quarantine, …
While it seems like the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic are about to get darker with the end of Daylight Savings Time, there is somethin…
Well, they tried.
Central Schools will be returning to distance learning after meeting with the COVID-19 Regional Support Team assigned to the district. Due to …
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its first local government Coronavirus Relief Fund spending report for the period ending S…
Waconia Public Schools are about six weeks into a new “hybrid” school year posed by COVID-19, marked by a blend of in-person classes and onlin…
October is breast cancer awareness month. It’s also physical therapy month. Dr. Emily Kubat is connected to each through Inspire Life Physical…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that Carver County is one of 24 counties that are part of a pilot COVID-19 Test at Ho…
The Minnesota Department of Health is partnering with local public health officials to offer free COVID-19 testing in Waconia. The testing eve…
The Carver County Library is bringing fun to the community, one brick at a time. Well, one Lego brick at a time, with their bi-weekly Lego Cha…
The Twin Cities Marathon, originally scheduled for early October, usually draws upwards of 8,000 runners and some 300,000 enthusiastic spectat…
Mound Westonka High School has seen its first two lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to a communication emailed to parents of MWHS stu…
While it’s been a hectic 2020 for everybody, many are still hard at work organizing projects and community activities. One of those groups har…
Latest COVID-19 News in Region
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- Walz announces vaccine pilot program amid supply concerns
- Numbers down, but vaccines scarce in Morrison County
- Swanville superintendent updates School Board about COVID-19
- Carver County COVID-19 Positive Case Tracker
- Wright County witnesses 100th COVID-19 death
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