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/
Stillwater home decked out for Halloween
As soon as the Labor Day holiday weekend passes, the Bracewell-Musson family begins decorating their Victorian home for Halloween. The displays are set up from lawn to rooftop. Each year the family adds new elements, many of which are chosen by their son, Chad. The home is located on the corner of 4th Street South and Marsh Street West. Starting Nov. 1, they’ll begin switching over their décor for Christmas. They expect it’ll be fully ready for the holidays by Nov. 11. They’ve also started decorating for Easter. They say the reward is the reactions from kids and adults alike who get so much joy out of visiting the home.
Washington County Jail staff dealing with challenging inmate, prosecutors file assault charges
Washington County jail personnel in Stillwater have had their hands full with an inmate allegedly abusing staff over the last couple of weeks.
Washington County dealing with challenging inmate
Washington County jail personnel in Stillwater have had their hands full with an inmate allegedly abusing staff over the last couple weeks.
Another MN farmer comes up short of record with giant pumpkin
After one Minnesota pumpkin grower set a record in California with his 2,700-plus pound gourd, another farmer was chasing that feat on Saturday.
Tests show drinking water is safe at a Minnesota prison, despite inmate concerns
State health officials have said that the drinking water at a Minnesota prison is safe after inmate and advocate concerns over the water’s quality prompted a new round of tests.
Stillwater prison conditions: DOC orders more extensive water testing
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections has ordered “additional and more comprehensive” water testing be done at the Stillwater prison to confirm the water is safe for drinking. On Sunday, Sept. 3 more than 100 inmates refused to return to their cells to protest what they say is brown water in their cells and a lack of air conditioning in the prison during the height of the latest heat wave.
Families of inmates at Stillwater prison continue to speak-out about conditions
On Sunday, more than 100 inmates refused to return to their cells to protest what they say is brown water in their cells and a lack of air conditioning in the prison during the height of the latest heat wave.
Stillwater prison conditions protested
Nearly a week after a peaceful protest led to an emergency lockdown at Stillwater prison, activists continue to lobby complaints about the conditions in the prison.
Protesters rally outside Stillwater prison after emergency lockdown
Extreme heat is putting a focus again on the problems highlighted by a peaceful inmate protest at the Stillwater state prison.
Protesters rally outside Stillwater prison
Extreme heat is putting a focus again on the problems highlighted by a peaceful inmate protest at the Stillwater state prison. The protest ended Sunday, but their advocates came again Monday as a lockdown kept the inmates out of communication.
Stillwater inmate explains protest at prison
A recorded conversation sheds some insight into why inmates staged a protest at Stillwater prison on Sunday.
Stillwater prison incident that sparked lockdown 'resolved'
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says a situation at the Stillwater prison has been "resolved" after an emergency lockdown on Sunday.
MN DOC commish on Stillwater prison lockdown
Paul Schnell spoke with members of the media about the emergency lockdown at the Stillwater prison on Sunday, after about 100 inmates refused to return to their cells.
Stillwater prison inmate explains protest that sparked lockdown
State officials say the incident that sparked a lockdown at Stillwater prison on Sunday is now resolved and under control. The prison is expected to remain in lockdown through the long weekend.
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Stillwater prison lockdown: Aerial video [RAW]
First responders have staged outside Stillwater prison as the facility has been placed into emergency lockdown on Sunday.
No charges for Stillwater officers who shot man at apartment complex
Prosecutors will not bring charges against two Stillwater, Minnesota police officers who shot and killed a man at an apartment complex last March, ruling the use of force was justified.
Stillwater's Mad Capper: New vision for a historic bar
A historic bar in downtown Stillwater has a second life thanks to a creative local entrepreneur.
Couple faces Green Card delay: 'There's no ETA'
Ryan and Anjie Lee thought the hard part was over. The couple got engaged just before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out but were forced to wait years for a fiancé visa to be approved, with Ryan in Minnesota and Anjie stuck in the Philippines.