The Minnesota Health Care Exchange is an "extremely expensive government infrastructure bill that imposes layers of bureaucracy between Minnesotans and their healthcare. Because of these reasons, I voted no on passage of this bill."
A 24-year-old Stillwater man was cited for theft after he reportedly stole a bicycle from downtown and crashed it. Police say the man was “extremely intoxicated” and didn’t know what happened, where he was, or where he was going.
A lawsuit seeking $1.5 million, and asking for a judge’s order to require the city of Stillwater to post warnings about the risk of Naegleria floweria at area lakes, and to build a chlorinated swimming facility will be heard in Washington County Court.
Stillwater Area School District's Superintendent Corey Lunn writes about the new strategic plan, and the "great financial challenges" ahead.
Stillwater native Max Banchy played in 25 Division I basketball games as a junior for the University of New Orleans this season, averaging 2.7 per game, and shooting .341 from beyond the arc.
Dettmer says the Health Care Exchange passed by the House is cause "for substantial concern from consumers, small businesses, and health care providers." DFLers say it is the most significant health reform the state has seen in 50 years.
Have your kids posted videos of their best kendama tricks? Paste the link in the comment section below, and Stillwater Patch will feature them in this post.
Unless posted with signage stating otherwise, people parking on the street during odd days of the month must park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. Parking on the wrong side of the road may result in a parking violation.
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Wisconsin-based contracting company Edward Kraemer and Sons has been awarded the contract for constructing the foundation of the new St. Croix River Crossing.
Applications are now being accepted for openings on the Charter Commission, Downtown Parking Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Human Rights Commission and Traffic Safety Review Committee. Deadline is March 29.
Rep. Bob Dettmer writes about the budget forecast, the Minnesota Healthcare Exchange and a series of Veterans bills he is working on in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Wayne Jorgenson will be the featured speaker at the Washington County Historical Society’s annual meeting on Thursday, March 28 at the Water Street Inn in downtown Stillwater.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Woodbury area. Between 6-10 inches of snow is expected to fall across the east metro through Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota legislators will work to turn the Healthcare Exchange bill into law by March 31 otherwise the state would operate under a national exchange run by the federal government.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Stillwater area. Between 6-10 inches of snow is expected to fall across the valley through Tuesday afternoon.
Larson, 42, of Marine on Saint Croix, died on Feb. 28 from injuries sustained in a car accident on Highway 36 at Manning Avenue in Lake Elmo. Larson served as the Rescue Captain of the Scandia Fire Department.
Oakdale Patch reports recent home sale prices in and around Oakdale.
Memorial service is Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5), Stillwater.
Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, 10 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th Street North, Oakdale.
