🌱 Patch AM: How did Stillwater’s prison closure fuel a revolt against DOC leadership?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Stillwater’s prison closure fuel a revolt against DOC leadership?
• Why Stillwater’s Ponies suddenly dropped two straight on the hardwood

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 23 degrees.
• Thursday: Drizzle; watch for ice early, temps: high: 37, low: 32.
• Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local sheriff departments pushing for resignation of Minnesota's DOC commissioner (kaaltv.com) — Local law enforcement leaders are criticizing Minnesota’s prison oversight, pointing to last year’s closure of the Stillwater prison as an example of poor communication with counties. Several sheriffs have issued a no-confidence vote in DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell, while the department defends its legal duty to enforce safety standards in jails statewide.
   

• Basketball Recap: Stillwater Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — Stillwater’s Ponies boys basketball team fell 63–54 on the road to Mounds View, continuing a recent trend of the away team winning in this matchup and dropping Stillwater’s record to 4–3. The Ponies then quickly returned to action but also lost 49–42 to New Prague on the 20th, while Mounds View rebounded to 3–4 with a win over Park.
   

📸 Around Stillwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater

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Wednesday December 24

• Ziggy's All Stars
  Ziggy's On Main , 132 Main St S , Stillwater
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Root to Rise Yoga
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  9:00 am
• Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28!
  Current / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
  4:00 pm
• Gentle Yoga
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  5:00 pm
• Mindful Movement & Meditation
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  6:30 pm

Friday December 26

• What's better than a wine tasting? A free wine tasting! Every Friday from 6 to 8 pm
  Swirl/Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
• Open Meditation
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  6:30 am
• Gentle Yoga
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Gentle Yoga
  Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
  9:00 am
• Better Breathers Club - Lakeview Hospital
  Lakeview Hospital , 927 Churchill St W , Stillwater
  1:00 pm
• Immunization Clinic in Forest Lake
  Headwaters Service Center , 19955 Forest Road North , Forest Lake
  1:00 pm
• It's Date Night! Need something fun to break up the week? Bring someone to Swirl tonight!
  Swirl , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• REUNITED!
  There is a dog wearing a red coat that covering its legs running along Square Lake Trail. Last seen going down the driveway at 13792 Square Lake… (Nextdoor Nason Hill)
• We’re looking for some kittens for Christmas.
  If you or anyone you know have a couple looking for a good home we’d love to take them in! We’ve got two kids (8 & 10) and two dogs. Thanks! (Nextdoor Nason Hill)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Supervisor in Stillwater. Apply here.
• Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - Cook in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Elmo

• Former Hudson teacher sentenced to 6 years in prison for child sex crimes (bringmethenews.com)
• Collective Health: How Women in Stillwater Are Supporting Local Nonprofits (womenspress.com)

Mahtomedi

• Basketball Recap: Eden Prairie Wins Going Away Against Hudson (maxpreps.com)

Oakdale

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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