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

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.

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.

St. Croix River to reach major flood stage this week

The St. Croix River rose more than 6 feet over the weekend, and in Stillwater water is starting to creep into nearby parks and restaurant patios. The city spent weeks preparing for major flooding, constructing a 2,000-foot floodwall along the river and placing tens of thousands of sandbags. Residents hope the temporary berm will prevent the rising river from going into town.