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In today's newsletter:

• How will Stillwater’s new school plans change your family’s routine?
• How 700 Stillwater households can get free holiday groceries this week
• What does a Stillwater ski legend see in winter’s future?

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 29 and low of 27 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 25.
• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Superintendent outlines school district progress, challenges (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater Area Public Schools leaders just detailed major changes that will affect local students, from new elementary buildings funded by a $175 million referendum to earlier start dates and later secondary start times. Superintendent Mike Funk also outlined how the district is tackling past budget shortfalls, literacy concerns, and curriculum gaps, while phasing out combination classes and expanding course options at the high school.
   

• Valley Outreach aims to support 700 households in need during the holiday season (kstp.com) — Stillwater’s Valley Outreach is launching its first-ever Groceries to Go event to help about 700 local households put holiday meals on the table. Families will receive staples like ground beef, a whole chicken, potatoes, apples, and carrots as the nonprofit responds to rising costs and growing need since 2020.
   

• Whistling in the Dark (silentsportsmagazine.com) — Nordic skiers across Minnesota are grappling with warmer, low-snow winters that have forced race cancellations and pushed more venues toward snowmaking. Longtime Stillwater High School ski coach Bill Simpson, a founder of the Marine O’Brien Race, reflects on how climate change is reshaping the sport even as high school programs keep interest alive for young skiers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater

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Monday December 22

• 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

Tuesday December 23

• 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
• Community Resource Advocates
  Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
  1:00 pm
• $10 Current Burger with fries every Tuesday night! Come on down and get one!
  Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Solo Piano - Sunday Brunch at the Downtowner
  Downtowner Woodfire Grill , 253 7th St W , St Paul
  9:30 am
• Jesus Christ Superstar
  Ordway Center for the Performing Arts , 345 Washington St , St Paul
  1:30 pm
• Hanukkah Jamboree: Louis & Dan & The Invisible Band
  Minnesota Jewish Community Center - Capp Center , 1375 St Paul Ave , St Paul
  3:00 pm
• GLOW Holiday Festival
  CHS Field , 360 N Broadway St , St Paul
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey everyone, I'm currently back from school for a few months and i'm looking for some work.
  I have my own car detailing business, but I'm open to doing shoveling, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, as well as personal training. If anyone needs… (Nextdoor Millbrook)

• Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Stillwater. Apply here.
• Kowalski's Markets posted a job opening for Daytime Cashier - Oak Park Heights in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

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