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Hockey Day Minnesota opened Friday afternoon with the Stillwater Police facing off against the Stillwater Fire Department in Lowell Park
Stillwater police beat the firefighters 11-3. Here’s a photo gallery from the first of six games being played at outdoors this weekend in Lowell Park. Continue Reading →
Local photographers have been busy capturing beautiful fall moments in Stillwater. Thank you to all of the talented, wonderful photographers who are part of the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group. You all blow me away every day with your perspective of what we know is one of the Most Picturesque Small Towns in the United States. Join and post your photos to Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group
Dan Kalusche captured this timelapse video of the Aurora show dancing over Stillwater last weekend. Kalusche’s video is comprised of about 120 images taken from about 11:30 p.m. on May 7 to 1:30 a.m. May 8. Here’s the short video Kalusche posted to the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group:
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Ice is quickly melting away in the St. Croix River Valley. Check out these aerial photos taken on Monday, March 7 by New Richmond Regional Airport Manager Mike Demulling of the High Bridge, the Historic Courthouse, downtown Stillwater and the St. Croix River. Given the aerial view of the river, any guesses when we’ll have an ice-out this year? Continue Reading →
On the first snowy day of the season, Stillwater’s community Christmas tree was cut down and delivered to Lowell Park. The 40-foot tall Christmas tree was harvested at the Silver Creek Tree Farm by Jeff Hause of J.G. Hause Construction Inc., (click on the link to watch video) and delivered to downtown Stillwater by Mike Raleigh, of Raleigh Trucking. The tree will be decorated by a group of volunteers on Wednesday morning, with the community Christmas tree lighting happening Saturday, Dec. 5, at the end of the Twinkle Parade. Here’s a few photos from Monday morning’s tree installation in Lowell Park (Photo by Robin Hetchler via J.G. Hause Construction Inc.’s Facebook page)
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Fall colors are fading in Stillwater, but our local photographers have done a great job capturing autumn’s beauty in the St. Croix River Valley. In case you missed it, here is a look at Stillwater Current’s first post full of images of Stillwater’s fall foliage. Check out more images — and share your photos — by joining the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group. Thank you to all of these wonderful photographers for sharing their images. If you have fall photos join the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group and share them with us. Continue Reading →
Fall colors are in full effect in Stillwater, and our local photographers have been busy capturing Autumn’s beauty in the St. Croix River Valley. Check out these images posted in the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group. Thank you to all of these wonderful photographers for sharing their images. Make sure to check back, as more photos will be added in the days to come. Continue Reading →
Clear skies made for terrific viewing conditions in Stillwater for Sunday night’s Supermoon and total lunar eclipse. The last time a supermoon has been coupled with a lunar eclipse was 1982. Here’s a look at local photography of the Supermoon and total lunar eclipse shared in the comment stream on Stillwater Current’s Facebook page:
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Dan Kalusche posted these stunning photos of Northern Lights in Stillwater last weekend to the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group. Kalusche captured the image at Logger’s Trail Golf Course between 4-5 a.m. on Sept. 20. Great shots, Dan. Thanks for sharing. Continue Reading →
This page highlights the five most recent photos added to the Current’s Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group. To see more Pictures of Stillwater, join the group, and start sharing your images with your neighbors. [fts facebook id=112563142420038 type=group]
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The second annual Stillwater Log Jam Down Hill Derby is in the books. Craig Casperson’s Rubble Racer beat out the Harbor Bar Racer driven by Stacie Brown by a matter of inches to take home the crown. Dan Schwarz of Stillwater Lift Bridge Brewing Co. finished third with the Stillwater Elks car driven by Scottie Radke coming in fourth. Here’s a look at a few of the crashes that happened on the Second Street hill on Friday afternoon:
Acapulco Derby Car Crash
Baby Buggy Crash 1
Harbor Bar Crash 1
Harbor Bar Crash 2
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I would like to introduce the new Facebook group, “Pictures of Stillwater.” I started the public photo sharing group last night after reading Nickey Long’s comment on Dave Parker’s photo of the Stillwater Lift Bridge (pictured above):
“Has anyone ever considered making a facebook group “Pictures of Stillwater” where folks could share all the wonders of this great town? I am from Burlington, IA and we have a fb group where folks can showcase their favorite pics of our river town. Having lived in Stillwater several years ago, I know I would enjoy seeing pics from time to time of how the town grows and changes since we’ve moved away.” Now that you mention it… Continue Reading →
Very few of us will have the opportunity to take in a bird’s eye view of a project that will play a huge role in shaping the future of the St. Croix River Valley. But thanks New Richmond Regional Airport Manager Mike Demulling, we have the next best thing — a whole bunch of spectacular aerial photos documenting the construction of the St. Croix River Crossing. Mike Demulling’s most recent set of images were taken on March 9, 2015. Continue Reading →
New Richmond Regional Airport Manager Mike Demulling captured some amazing images during a recent flight over the construction of the St. Croix River Crossing. Here are three of Demulling’s photos that were recently posted on the St. Croix Crossing Facebook page:
A view of Piers 8 and 9 closest to Minnesota land. Crews are using a tugboat and aeration system to keep the water open so they can continue construction during the winter months. Continue Reading →
Fog rolled through the St. Croix Valley this weekend, making for some great photo opportunities. Here’s a photos gallery of photos shot around Stillwater:
Ola Grabeus submitted this photo of fog rolling through downtown Stillwater. Photo by Ola Grabeus
Jeanne Anderson took this photo while walking her dog around Lake McKusick on Sunday. Photo by Amy Schilling-Krueger
Photo by Jeremy Kienitz
Photo by Adam Haroldson-Johnson
Photo by Matt Valek
Fredlock Dobbs submitted this photo from Long Lake. Continue Reading →
The Stillwater Twinkle Parade set record numbers Saturday with a giant parade, a visit from Santa, the lighting of a 30 foot Christmas tree and a fireworks display. I hope you enjoy Stillwater Current’s photo gallery by Shawn Hogendorf and Joe Isaacs:
(Photo by Da Soderlunds)
(Photo by Da Soderlunds)
(Photo by Da Soderlunds)
(Photo by Da Soderlunds)
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A 30-foot tall Christmas tree is standing in north Lowell Park thanks to a collaboration of valley residents who have wanted to see the idea of a community Christmas tree in downtown Stillwater come true. Jeff Hause, of J.G. Hause Construction Inc., bought the balsam fir from Tom and Dianne Polasik, who own Silver Creek Tree Farm. Mike Raleigh, of Raleigh Trucking volunteered time and resources to deliver and install it. Stillwater city staff drilled the hole. The tree stand was welded together by Richard Thron of Mantyla Well Drilling Inc. in Lakeland. Continue Reading →
About five boulders fell from the bluff just north of The Stillwater Depot onto Highway 95 early Friday morning. The boulders fell from the bluff at about 1 a.m. Friday. They have since been moved to the shoulder of the roadway. Here’s a few photos:
And these photos courtesy of Steven Despiegelaere:
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Coming off of the first trip to the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament in school history, the Stillwater boys hockey team won their season opener 2-1 over Orono. Stillwater goaltender Josh Benson had 21 saves. Devon Cates scored the Ponies first goal with assists from Jackson Cates and Jack Mapstone. Simon Sagissor scored the Ponies second goal with assists from Luke Manning and Jack Manning. The Ponies had 36 shots on goal. Continue Reading →
Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop is honoring veterans and active-duty service personnel with a free meal onVeterans Day, Nov. 11. This is the seventh year that Leo’s has held the Veterans Day event. At 11 a.m. local veterans proceeded from the Stillwater American Legion Post 48 through downtown Stillwater, and ended at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets near Leo’s. Stillwater police stopped traffic while the Color Guard performed their traditional ceremony including a bugler performing “Taps,” a short prayer and a 21-gun salute. Continue Reading →
No. 2 seeded Totino-Grace (9-1) will return to the state tournament after beating Stillwater 29-13 in the crossover matchup in 6A playoff action. Stillwater running back Zach Knox did set a new Ponies rushing record in the battle rushing for 75 yards on 16 carries. Overall, the Ponies were held to 168 total yards. Here’s a photo gallery from Friday night’s game: (All photos by Joe Isaacs)
Here’s a link to a photo gallery Ben Anderson shot of Stillwater’s homecoming game against Cretin-Derham Hall: https://flickr.com/photos/88250008@N06/sets/72157648074143940 Continue Reading →
Stillwater will play Mounds View for a share of the SEC title Wednesday night at Pony Stadium. The Ponies (6-1) bounced back after their only loss of the season, and pounded Woodbury 47-20 Friday night at Royal Stadium. Stillwater running back Marques Williams ran for 85 yards and 3 touchdowns filling in for the injured Zach Knox. Quarterback DJ Skie threw for 4 touchdowns against the Royals (1-6) — three of them to wide receiver Brooks Carroll and one to tight end Matt Anderson. The Ponies blocked a punt, recovered an onside kick and defensive back Johnny Randazzo had two interceptions. Continue Reading →
Cretin-Derham Hall handed the Ponies their first loss of the season on a windy, wet and cold Friday night at Pony Stadium. The Raiders came into Pony Stadium on Homecoming night with a chip on their shoulder–after losing to Stillwater last year during Cretin-Derham Hall’s Homecoming–and beat the Ponies 32-14. Cretin-Derham Hall (4-2) got off to a 19-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. Senior Brooks Carroll scored both touchdowns for the Ponies. Raiders running back D’mitri Walker ran for more than 170 yards and two touchdowns against the Ponies defense. Continue Reading →
The Ponies spoiled White Bear Lake’s Homecoming last week with a 35-7 win in the state’s oldest rivalry. Stillwater improved to 5-0 on the season, and moved up to No. 6 in the AP’s football rankings. The Ponies are keeping pace with Mounds View (5-0) and East Ridge (5-0) at the top of the Suburban East Conference.
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Stillwater is off to a 3-0 start, after the Ponies beat Forest Lake 43-7 Friday night. Going into Friday night, the AP ranked the Ponies No. 10 in the state. Forest Lake was simply outmatched by the Ponies’ explosive offense. Quarterback DJ Skie threw for 2 touchdowns — one to Josh Markert and another to Brooks Carroll. Continue Reading →
Lumberjack demonstrations made a return to the banks of the St. Croix River last weekend for Stillwater Log Jam. Day in and day out, this was one of the more trafficked areas of the festival grounds. Here are a handful of photos from the lumberjack demos. If you have photos you’d like to submit from Stillwater Log Jam, please send them to shawn@stillwatercurrent, or post them to the Stillwater Current Facebook page. Continue Reading →
Here’s the Stillwater Log Jam Soap Box Derby in 24 pictures and one GoPro video from the driver’s seat of Lift Bridge Brewing Co.’s racer. If you have photos, send them to shawn@stillwatercurrent.com or post them to Stillwater Current’s Facebook page. If you shot video and would like to share, send it to Eric at clips@bfilmworks.com. Congrats to Tony Benusa, the 2014 Stillwater Log Jam Soap Box Derby winner. And thanks to all who participated. Continue Reading →
Stillwater Log Jam kicked off Thursday night with the 14th annual “Ice Cream Social and Amateur Talent Show” at the Washington County Historic Courthouse. There was a petting zoo, food, 25-cent root beer floats, penny candy, beverages and more. The first clue for the Medallion Hunt was also read. The event was sponsored by the Washington County Historic Courthouse in partnership with Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop, Edina Realty, the Stillwater Noon Rotary and First Choice DJ Service. Here’s a few photos from the Stillwater Log Jam kickoff: (Please, send your Log Jam photos to Stillwater Current)
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There was a great turnout for the first Summer Tuesdays event of the year. Summer Tuesdays continues next week with the original Parent Trap on the big screen and Moors and McCumber playing on the main stage. The market opens at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Here’s a few shots from last night:
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Eric Beaudry submitted these fabulous aerial photos of the swollen St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater. Enjoy.
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Stillwater police and firefighters were called to numerous storm-related calls Saturday, including reports of fallen trees and downed power lines. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain throughout the week with the possibility of severe weather and flooding on Monday through Wednesday. The Stillwater Fire Department is reminding residents to assume that all downed power lines are energized and report them immediately. Here are a few submitted photos from Saturday’s storm:
Photo of a downed power line courtesy of the Stillwater Fire Department. Submitted photo of a lightning strike in Stillwater. Continue Reading →