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Baseball: Raptors turn back Stillwater for section crown
ROSEVILLE — After sharing the Suburban East Conference championship, East Ridge was able to prevail with even higher stakes as the Raptors stopped Stillwater 5-2 in the finals of the Section 4AAAA tournament on Wednesday, June 5 at the University of Northwestern. After losing to East Ridge 7-2 in the winners bracket finals, the top-seeded Ponies (18-7) faced a tall order after eliminating Roseville on Monday, June 3. Stillwater needed to defeat the Raptors (18-6) twice on Wednesday, but the Ponies were unable to force...
Queen’s Corner – Welcome Aboard!
WOOVILLE, WI – Hello Woodville! This weekend, June 1 and 2, 2024, the Court and I attended our first events. On Saturday, we went as a group and watched the Roberts and Hammond Coronation. The Roberts and Hammond ladies did very well, and we all enjoyed cheering them on...
Lake Elmo Alerts County Highway 14 to Close for Two Weeks Starting June 12
Drivers in Lake Elmo, take note: County Highway 14 is closing for a fortnight. Due to utility connections by the city, County Highway 14, also known as Stillwater Boulevard, will be off-limits starting June 12. The Washington County authorities have given the green light for the project, which is set to disrupt traffic between County Highway 17 (Lake Elmo Ave N) and Klondike Ave N. The shutdown kicks off early Wednesday morning, and you're going to need to plan an alternative route.
As drought nears end in Minnesota, water in St. Croix marinas surge
BAYPORT, Minn. — For the Bayport Marina, it's truly a tale of two years – each bizarre in their own unique way. In 2023, the spring started with significant flooding and as the season continued, water levels tapered off. By seasons end, the drought was here. This year, just the opposite – the year started with low water, and after a dry winter, the threat loomed of an even more severe drought. Yet since early April, the Bayport Marina has seen another seismic shift – nearly ten additional feet of water – up from 675 feet to...
Girls golf: Stillwater places third at section tournament
MAPLEWOOD — The Stillwater girls golf team placed third in the Section 4AAA tournament on May 30-31 at Goodrich Golf Course. The Ponies posted a two-day total of 711 (355-356) to finish behind Mahtomedi (670) and runner-up White Bear Lake (689). The top four teams were remarkable consistent in both rounds, with Mahtomedi and Cretin-Derham Hall slipping by just two shots on Day 2 and the Bears and Ponies finishing within one shot of their opening-round scores. ...
Kaitie Leising’s name to live on for generations after Highway dedication
GLENWOOD CITY, Wis. — It’s been just over a year since St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising was killed in the line of duty, and the Glenwood City community gathered today to rename a state highway in her honor. Leising was shot and killed while responding to a...
A day to celebrate Stillwater synchro
After capturing the program’s fourth consecutive state championship and 22nd title overall since 1978, the Stillwater synchronized swimming team was honored with a proclamation from Mayor Ted Kozlowski and the City of Stillwater during its council meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The City of Stillwater recognized the Ponies by proclaiming Wednesday, June 5, 2024 as Stillwater Area High School Girls Synchronized Swimming Day. (Gazette staff photo by Taylor Kiel)
NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY: Heartland Camper
A camper was found abandoned at 24250 Esquire Ct, Forest Lake, MN along with other items on 7/28/23. This trailer had no VIN numbers and is suspected to be stolen. (i) exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the appropriate time allowed under section 168B.051. subdivision 1, 1a, or 2, and under the conditions set forth in section 168B.07, subdivision 1, constitutes a waiver by them of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle and a consent to the transfer of title to and disposal or sale of the vehicle pursuant to section 168B08 or.
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