Special Olympics Minnesota closes out 50th year of games in Stillwater
Nearly 3,000 athletes got the chance to show off their skills on the Olympic stage Sunday in Stillwater.
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Nearly 3,000 athletes got the chance to show off their skills on the Olympic stage Sunday in Stillwater.
A woman in Stillwater, Minnesota captures incredible moment of a turtle laying eggs in her backyard.
Its doors first opened in 1923, when it was initially known as Seven Corners Grocery Store.
Officials say two inmates left the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater Tuesday night and were apprehended a short time later.
Musser is said to have "consumed a substantial amount of alcohol" before he left the bar, and walked "in extreme temperatures until he collapsed, and ultimately deceased."
Jeremiah Johnson, the man who shot and killed Wisconsin deputy, Kaitie Leising, was convicted for criminal sexual conduct in Washington County. Officials are expected to release more details early Tuesday afternoon.
"Leading up to her last day, she wanted just to bring joy, and how she did that was with baked goods," said grandson Josh Pritchett.
Police in Stillwater say a woman was hit and killed by a garbage truck Tuesday morning.
Many people are coming to river cities like Stillwater to see the rising water, but officials urge everyone to be cautious, too.
The St. Croix River at Stillwater reached flood stage Saturday and is expected to rise another four feet or more, cresting in major flood stage by midweek.
Stillwater is no stranger to flooding, but this year, the city is at a significantly higher risk for major flooding.
Stillwater is no stranger to spring flooding.
Jeff Wagner learned the first mission for a sandbag is often its last.
A Minnesota river town is getting a jump start on protecting itself from potential, major spring flooding.
The National Weather Service estimates an 80% chance that the St. Croix River will reach major flood stage.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, about 300 volunteers will meet in downtown Stillwater to start the process of assembling and putting out thousands of sandbags to protect against any potential flooding.
The melting snow may seem minor now, but one Minnesota city is getting ready for a lot more.
Whether it's rain or snow, any form of water is worrisome right now for some Minnesota cities, including Stillwater.
Authorities have identified the man who died in a shootout with police officers outside of a Stillwater apartment complex on Saturday.
"I'm scared for what my officers faced, I'm scared for what the residents faced. I'm proud of how they responded, but it definitely hits home," said Police Chief Brian Mueller.
Ryder Rogotzke dominated at 182 pounds last year on the way to a state title. Stakes soared once he made public his move to 195.
Setup is underway for the five-day World Snow Sculpting Championship event in Stillwater, which is in its second year.
Preliminary evidence shows George Musser, the 20-year-old found dead near Stillwater, died of cold weather exposure, according to authorities.
George Musser's body was found Sunday after he disappeared on Christmas Eve from a bar in downtown Stillwater.
A massive ice maze previously on exhibit in Stillwater will move closer to the metro this winter season.
