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Happening soon: Stillwater Holiday Craft & Gift Show on the Stillwater Patch calendar
Good day Stillwater! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Stillwater’s new parking rules could change your next downtown visit
- What Stillwater’s $1.25 million lead-line grant means for your tap
- How dominant were Stillwater’s Nordic skiers in their snowy season opener?
Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Holiday Craft & Gift Show and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Stillwaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 1 and low of -14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 6, low: 1.
- Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stillwater pitches plans to solve parking problems (startribune.com) — New parking rules are coming to downtown Stillwater, with four-hour limits in all free city lots and clearer pricing and zones for paid street and lot parking. City officials say the changes, plus a new lot opening next year and updated QR-code signage, aim to reduce confusion, cut down on scams, and make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the riverfront without parking headaches. 
• Stillwater gets $1.25 million to replace lead lines (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater will receive nearly $1.25 million to replace 97 lead service lines, improving the safety of local drinking water. The grant comes through Minnesota’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, backed by state funds and the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and is part of a broader effort to upgrade water infrastructure in 26 cities statewide.
• Nordic skiing: Ponies sweep snowy season opener (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater’s boys and girls Nordic ski teams opened their season with commanding Suburban East Conference wins at Les Bolstad Golf Course, led by standout finishes from George Nelson and Greta Shockey. Despite heavy snow and tough conditions, the Ponies packed the top of the results sheet, signaling another strong winter for Stillwater skiing fans to follow.
📸 Around Stillwater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater
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★ Featured events ★
- Stillwater Holiday Craft & Gift Show
Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center, 1599 McKusick Rd N, Stillwater
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- The Weary Ramblers - "Driftwood" Album Release Show Live at Loft 214
Loft 214 - Venue on Main , 214 S Main St , Stillwater
3:00 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 - Family Storytime
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
10:30 am - Blood Drive with the American Red Cross
Margaret Rivers A&B , Stillwater Public Library
12:00 pm - Leader Christmas Party- combined teams
Stillwater Young Life , 1151 Parkwood Ln , Stillwater
6:00 pm - Whole Health Discovery: The NRT Experience
His Healing House , 3394 Lake Elmo Avenue North Suite 3, Lower Level , Lake Elmo
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
📣 Stillwater Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Women’s Christmas Event 2025 at Salem
Salem , 14940 62nd St N , Stillwater
9:00 am - Bird Hike at Pine Point Regional Park
Pine Point Regional Park , 11900 Norell Avenue North , Stillwater
9:00 am - Christmas for Kids at Salem
Salem Lutheran Church , 14940 62nd St , Stillwater
9:00 am - Gentle Yoga
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is a beautiful event- this Sunday, December 14th at 5pm- Ascension Church in downtown Stillwater-214 3rd St, Stillwater.
Enjoy beautiful choral music and scripture readings reflecting the joy of Christ’s birth. ALL ARE WELCOME!! Festive reception to follow in the… (Nextdoor West Lakeland) - FedEx delivered my parcel to the wrong address.
Mine is 1225 Sycamore St. West and I don't know where they delivered it too. Please check your steps for it. Let me know or drop it by. Thank you for… (Nextdoor Oak Glen)
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Stillwater. Apply here.
- Brick & Bourbon posted a job opening for Bar Manager in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Elmo
- Washington County reaches tentative purchase agreement on Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Interchange Project (hometownsource.com)
- Washington County to host ‘Solstice Under the Stars' (hometownsource.com)
Woodbury
- Woodbury's Dirty Taco & tequila aims for larger space (newsday.com)
- Davis leads Park gymnastics in two meets (cottagegrovejournal.news)
- In-the-Works Documentary About Late Singer/Songwriter Jill Sobule Features Tom Morello, X's John Doe, & More Stars (americansongwriter.com)
Ok Stillwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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