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Synchronized swimming: Stillwater claims East Section crown
The first step towards what it hopes will become a fourth consecutive state championship, the Stillwater synchronized swimming team delivered an impressive performance while capturing the East Section championship on Saturday, May 18 at Richfield Middle School. The Ponies, who finished undefeated in the East Metro Conference at 6-0, racked up 214 points to outdistance runner-up Forest Lake (135) in the four-team field. Stillwater also qualified 23 entries for the...
Construction projects bill stumble leaves entities seeking building aid searching for workarounds
Local governments, public colleges and universities and state agencies are regrouping this week after Minnesota lawmakers closed out the legislative session without passing a public construction projects bill. In their tumultuous close late Sunday, Minnesota lawmakers left St. Paul without passing the massive borrowing bill. Typically, the package is the...
WCCO Investigation leads to worker safety legislation
MINNEAPOLIS — For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin, from releasing a cancer-causing chemical to hazardous waste violations and lead migration. The plant in White Bear Township now has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota.In the end of session frenzy, a bill passed that addresses worker safety."Because I was in the middle of it," Steven Wurtz said when asked why it matters to him. "You know, I experienced this. I seen what happened at the company."Wurtz first brought his concerns to WCCO...
Column: Middle schoolers teach Minnesota – and the country
Twelve-year-old Stillwater Middle School students David Markowiz and Alex Temali-Smith summed up their national award-winning science project beautifully: “It feels great that we are helping spread the word about this problem. … It also feels great to be helping to create the solution.” These wise students also summarized an approach to learning that has huge research support: combining classroom work with some form of community service. Due to some dedicated people, this now has significant financial and policy support. ...
Track and Field Recaps May 18
Below are summaries of local track and field meets, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pioneers girls finish 12th at True Team State Championships The Pierz Pioneers girls track and field team competed at the True Team State Championships in Stillwater Saturday, May 18. The girls took on tough competition , placing 12th as a team. Kora Toops was one of the team’s highest performers, finishing third in the high jump, at a height of 4’10. Allison Skiba placed fifth in the shot put, with a distance of 103’10.
Phil Johnson Day in Stillwater
Former Stillwater Area High School boys soccer coach Phil Johnson was honored during the Stillwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Mayor Ted Kozlowski presented a proclamation celebrating Wednesday, May 22 as Phil Johnson Day in Stillwater. Johnson, who coached the Ponies for 32 seasons, was recently inducted into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame. In Johnson’s tenure, the Ponies compiled a 451-156-64 record with 17 conference titles and 16 section championships — including back-to-back state titles in 1995 and 1996. He was previously inducted into the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame (1997), the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame (2013), and the St. Croix Valley Sports Hall of Fame (2017). He was also presented the Tony Sanneh Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Johnson was honored as the MSHSSCA Minnesota State Coach of the Year (1996 and 2012), and was named the National High School Large School Coach of the Year in 1997. (Gazette staff photo by Taylor Kiel)
Baseball: Ponies get by with a little help from their rival
NEW BRIGHTON — The team most responsible for nearly costing Stillwater the Suburban East Conference championship played a critical role in helping the Ponies earn a share of the league title on the final day of the regular season. After slipping into second place with an extra-inning loss at Cretin-Derham Hall on Friday, the Ponies needed nine innings to escape with a 5-2 road victory at Irondale on Monday, May 20. ...
Softball: Ponies cruise past Mounds View in section opener
NORTH ST. PAUL — Pounding out 19 hits against four different pitchers, Stillwater cruised to a 13-3 victory over Mounds View in five innings during the opening round of the Section 4AAAA tournament on Wednesday, May 22 at Stillwater Area High School. First-round games were originally scheduled for McKnight Fields in North St. Paul, but postponed one day and moved to the higher seed due to storms on Tuesday. The Ponies made themselves right at home while scoring two runs in the bottom of the...
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