Flooding impacts several Twin City summer events
Flooding has changed plans for several summer events in places such as Shakopee, St. Paul and Stillwater.
Stillwater Lift Bridge closing as St. Croix River continues to rise
Crews in Stillwater are shutting down the historic Lift Bridge on Friday due to flooding concerns.
Stillwater closes lift bridge as river rises
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.
Stillwater prison inmate death could be related to synthetic drug use
A Stillwater prison inmate died Saturday morning, and his death could be linked to the use of synthetic drugs.
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
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
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.
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.
Stillwater community television worker remembered after hiking accident
Anders Engstrom grew up going to city council meetings when his dad was the mayor of Afton, so it seems only natural he went into a career highlighting and serving the community with Valley Access Channels in Stillwater, which provides local public programming.
World Snow Sculpting Championship underway
The World Snow Sculpting Championship is underway in Stillwater. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Last minute preps for pond hockey champs in Mpls
After a warm winter threatened the event, a week of extreme cold is allowing the US Pond Hockey Championships to move full steam foward.
Snow piles up in Stillwater ahead of sculpting championship
The World Snow Sculpting Championships are coming up this week in Stillwater, but the city has gotten very little snow this season.
Snow Sculpting Championship prep underway
The World Snow Sculpting Championships begin this week in Stillwater, and the city is preparing for the event despite a lack of snow so far this year.
Stillwater's Lumberjack offers ax-throwing, cocktails and bites
Stillwater is known for its lumberjacks.
Washington County reveals finalists for snowplow naming contest
Washington County has revealed the finalists for its snowplow naming contest, and people can vote for their favorite.
World Snow Sculpting Championship returns to Stillwater this January
The third annual World Snow Sculpting Championship will be held in Stillwater in January.
Holiday gift shortage for longstanding Stillwater charity program
Hundreds of families in the East Metro could miss out on holiday gifts because of a shortage of sponsors for a longstanding holiday gift program.
Stillwater charity facing holiday gift shortage
Hundreds of families in the East Metro could miss out on holiday gifts because of a shortage of sponsors for a longstanding holiday gift program. The Community Thread Holiday Hope program has helped people in the Stillwater area for 52 years. They need a lot of sponsors in the next few days to make the 53rd year a good one. You can volunteer to sponsor someone at the Community Thread website. https://communitythreadmn.org/holiday_hope/