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Stillwater Man Charged with Burglarizing Downtown Boutique
After responding to a report of a burglary in progress, Stillwater police saw a man, dressed in black, lying on his stomach crawling toward the exit of Bronze Boutique.

After responding to a report of a burglary in progress, Stillwater police saw a man, dressed in black, lying on his stomach crawling toward the exit of Bronze Boutique.

A 20-year-old North St. Paul man allegedly punched one sheriff's deputy and threw a chair at another in the Washington County Courthouse before breaking free and fleeing across Highway 36. He was eventually arrested and charged with felony assault.
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A look at recent home sales in Stillwater, Bayport, Lakeland, Marine on St. Croix, Oakdale and Woodbury.
Pastor Mark Becker of St. Paul Lutheran Church writes about the "Season of Epiphany."
Oakdale Patch reports recent home sale prices in and around Oakdale.
Weddings, vineyards, breweries and outdoor activity are the largest drivers of website traffic to DiscoverStillwater.com, said Tiki Oswald, president of the Stillwater and Oak Park Heights Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Minnesota House District 39A Rep. Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) urges his DFL colleagues "to follow our lead on balancing the budget this year and put Minnesota families and job growth first."
Home prices in Woodbury of late ranged from $82,500 to $395,000.
House members introduced 54 bills on Thursday, including several that appeared to have strong DFL support.
“I ran on the platform of limited government, fiscal responsibility, economic freedom, and keeping our community safe," Lohmer said, "... I intend to continue to fight for those principles.”
More than 1,100 hospitalized; MN Department of Health urges precautions.
McDonough has been a member of Obama’s “tight inner circle” since the 2008 campaign, the National Journal reports, and has a much closer personal relationship with the president than Ron Klain, another front-runner for the job.
House Speaker Paul Thissen (DFL-Mpls) outlined a list of priorities, including the early framework of a plan to eliminate a $1.1 billion state budget deficit. Republicans defend their management of the debt crisis.
Housley represents the Stillwater area in the new Minnesota Senate District 39.
The Garleys proposed a deal to sell the city land it needs to provide the new Fire Station and Armory site to County Road 12 at fair market value in exchange for two homes that will be relocated to new lots they would create on their property.
Washington County estimates that placing legal notices in "official newspapers" will cost about $30,000 in 2013. Do you think government entities should be mandated to publish legal notices in newspapers, or be allowed to publish on their own
“It’s an opportunity for the city to significantly expand its riverfront,” Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki said. “Even if not for today, for future generations."
Washington County estimates that placing legal notices in "official newspapers" will cost about $30,000 in 2013. Do you think government entities should be mandated to publish legal notices in newspapers, or be allowed to publish on their own
Stillwater's Gary Kriesel was re-elected to serve as representative of District 3. Lisa Weik was selected as this year's board chair.