Organ Donation Helps Stillwater Family Cope With Tragic Loss

Twenty-nine-year-old Adam McCloud died in October of 2012 after he was beaten at a Stillwater bar. Eric Richard was convicted of first-degree assault after punching McCloud at Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque. According to the criminal complaint, McCloud had spilled Richard's drink and later refused to pay for it. After McCloud's death, his family found that they could keep his spirit alive by helping local charities. Supper time at the Odebrecht household brings the family together. But every so often, they can't help but think of who's not at the dinner table.

• Jan 29, 2014

Prosecutor Won't Charge Priest With Child Porn

A prosecutor has declined to charge a priest accused of possessing potential child pornography. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that investigators found no evidence of a crime when they examined computer files that once belonged to the Rev. John Shelley.

• Jan 29, 2014

Stillwater Officials Want Festival Name Changed

Stillwater city officials are asking organizers of a new summer music festival to change the name, saying it could be construed as vulgar. City Administrator Larry Hansen emailed festival organizer Cassie McLemore on Thursday to request that the Stillwater Log Jam find another name, but McLemore called the request "ridiculous." McLemore told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that the festival's name fits with the city's history of a logging community. She also said her group tried to lease the name "Lumberjack Days" from the nonprofit Lumberjack Days Festival Association but couldn't reach an agreement.

• Jan 25, 2014

Cottage Grove Man Gets 74 Months In Stillwater Bar Death

A Cottage Grove man was sentenced to more than six years in prison in Washington County Court Tuesday after a September 2012 bar fight turned deadly. Eric Richard, 22 was charged immediately after the September 2012 incident with second-degree homicide and first-degree manslaughter in the death of Adam McCloud.

• Dec 10, 2013

New St. Croix Bridge Superstructure Work To Begin

Work begins soon on the superstructure of the new four-lane highway bridge over the St. Croix River connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin.

• Dec 5, 2013

Charges: Wis. Teacher Accused Of Sex With Female Students

A 36-year-old Stillwater man who taught at a Wisconsin high school is accused of having sex with two students from that school at his home, according to charges filed Thursday by the Washington County Attorney.

• Nov 21, 2013

Lakeview EMS Raising Money For 'Movember'

A group of firefighters and paramedics in Stillwater is doing everything it can to raise awareness for men's cancer research during November. The group calls themselves "Mo Medics and Mo Friends" and is made up of paramedics from Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater as well as firefighters and other members of the community.

• Nov 12, 2013

Wander Minnesota: Holiday Shopping

• Nov 8, 2013

Stillwater Lift Bridge Ends 2013 Schedule

The Stillwater Lift Bridge has ended its summer lift schedule for the year. That means boaters may encounter delays as they try to get under the bridge across the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

• Oct 23, 2013

Northwestern Health University: President Dies From Gunshot

Northwestern Health Sciences University President Jeff Nelson was found dead from a gunshot wound on his Stillwater property Tuesday morning, the University announced.

• Oct 22, 2013

Pumpkin Growers Square Off At Stillwater Harvest Festival

If you've ever wished to paddle a giant pumpkin down a river, this weekend is your chance. A pumpkin regatta on the St. Croix is part of this weekend's Harvest Festival in Stillwater. Spokeswoman Cassie McLemore said yes, giant pumpkins do float.

• Oct 10, 2013

Foodies On Foot Gives You The Taste Of Stillwater

A new walking tour highlights some of Stillwater's best restaurants and specialty stores – it's called Foodies on Foot. Typically, the guides showcase six locales per tour, always changing up the meals and venues.

• Oct 5, 2013

Sweet Riverbelle: The New Honeycrisp?

In Minnesota, we love our homegrown apples, the Zestar, SweeTango and the beloved Honeycrisp. Now, apple lovers have a new variety from Minnesota to pick from this year.

• Sep 22, 2013

The New Honeycrisp? Stillwater Apple Farm Offering New Flavor

Minnesota loves creating new takes on fall's favorite fruit, and Aamodt's Apple Farm has the freshest addition. Sweet RiverBelle is available for a limited time at the Stillwater, Minn., farm, as Aamodt's is the only place offering the sweet-tasting apple.

• Sep 20, 2013

A MN Prep Football First: ESPN To Televise Stillwater Vs. Cretin-Derham

It's a Minnesota first -- two metro high school football teams will play in front of the nation tomorrow night. The local football scene is in the spotlight because of Jashon Cornell, the Cretin-Derham Hall defensive end is ranked as the No. 1 2015 recruit in the country, according to ESPN.

• Sep 12, 2013

Minn. Jury Awards SD Native $400K From Globe Univ.

A Minnesota jury has awarded a South Dakota native and former Globe University dean almost $400,000.

• Aug 27, 2013

Stillwater Homeowner Makes Unexpected Snake Discovery

It was quite the awakening early Wednesday morning for a Stillwater man, who stepped out on his deck to find an unexpected visitor: a 5-foot long boa constrictor. Stillwater Officer Ryan Mitchell responded to the call.

• Aug 21, 2013