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Also check out Snowy Bridge **First glass of wine included** on the Stillwater Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Stillwater’s girls tennis team finally battled back to state
- Why a Stillwater native decided her first college wasn’t the right fit
- How is a Stillwater coach fighting to keep Nordic skiing alive?
Also on today's calendar: Pottery Wheel Class: Mommy/Daddy and Me! and 5 more events.
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- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 27 and low of 0 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 27, low: 15.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Girls tennis: Erickson chosen Most Valuable Athlete for Ponies (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater tennis fans can celebrate a standout season as senior Taylor Erickson was named Most Valuable Athlete for the Ponies after leading the Stillwater girls team back to state for the first time since 2012. The squad captured the Section 4AAA title, sent both singles and doubles players to state, and announced next year’s captains, signaling strong momentum for the program. 
2. My journey as a University of Minnesota transfer student (umn.edu) — A Stillwater native shares how missing her hometown’s sense of belonging led her to transfer from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. She describes the emotional decision to leave, finding supportive roommates, and how transferring helped her realign her goals and gain confidence. Her story offers reassurance and practical insight for students considering a similar move.
3. Whistling in the Dark (silentsportsmagazine.com) — A longtime Stillwater High School Nordic ski coach, Bill Simpson, is featured in a deep look at how warming winters and unreliable snow are reshaping classic races like the Marine O’Brien and venues across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. From snowmaking at Elm Creek and the Birkie to changing youth participation, the story explores whether Nordic skiing can survive as winters keep warming.
4. Housley: 'I welcome the continued federal investigation, which is taking the fraud situation far more seriously than the Walz Administration ever has' (mnsenaterepublicans.com) — Stillwater-based State Senator Karin Housley is sharply criticizing Gov. Tim Walz’s administration after federal prosecutors detailed what they call “staggering” Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, possibly reaching billions of dollars. She argues Republicans’ proposal for an independent Office of Inspector General was weakened, and says continued federal investigation is needed to hold state leaders accountable and better protect vulnerable residents who rely on these programs.
📸 Around Stillwater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater
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★ Featured events ★
- Snowy Bridge **First glass of wine included**
Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Avenue North Red Barn, 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater
2:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Pottery Wheel Class: Mommy/Daddy and Me!
Kari's Create & Paint Studio , 221 Chestnut St E , Stillwater
2:00 pm - Open Meditation
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
6:30 am - Gentle Yoga
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
9:00 am - Public Health in Public Places
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
10:00 am - City Council Meeting
Maplewood City Hall , 1830 County Road B East , Maplewood
7:00 pm - Root to Rise Yoga
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
9:00 am - Public Health in Public Places
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
11:00 am
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gentle Yoga
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
9:00 am - Historical Research Appointment
Stillwater Public Library
11:00 am - Genealogy Research Appointment
Stillwater Public Library Saint Croix Room,
1:00 pm - Solo Piano - Sunday Brunch at the Downtowner
Downtowner Woodfire Grill , 253 7th St W , St Paul
9:30 am
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shopping for a new refrigerator.
Anyone know anything about SAMSUNG. I think they make good phones but i don’t know anything about their appliances. (Nextdoor Stillwater/Manning Ave) - I was wondering why our "neighborhood" seems to be expanding further and further into the cities.
Does Nextdoor do that to create more clicks? I checked my preferences and many of the neighborhoods are not checked to follow. (Nextdoor Stillwater North Hill)
- Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Sr. Store Associate in Stillwater. Apply here.
- HealthPartners posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
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