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🌱 Patch AM: What Stillwater police say they will — and won’t — do on immigration
Coming up: Gentle Yoga on the Stillwater Patch calendar

Greetings Stillwater! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Stillwater police say they will — and won’t — do on immigration
- How Stillwater became a key stop in this street photo project
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 19 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Morning flurries, then breezy, temps: high: 27, low: 0.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 24 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stillwater issues statement on federal immigration enforcement (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater officials are reassuring residents that local police do not enforce federal immigration laws and won’t ask about immigration status, emphasizing that everyone should feel safe calling 911. The city also says it is not considering a 287(g) agreement with ICE and would focus on safety and de-escalation if federal activity occurs in town.
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• Local photographer hits the streets for unique gallery (hometownsource.com) — A Minnesota photographer’s new street photography project now includes Stillwater among the “bigger” tourist towns he visits to capture everyday, in-between moments of life. After years of wedding and family work, he’s using these candid street scenes—from small towns to Stillwater and beyond—to reconnect with the joy that first drew him to photography and inspire others to try their own creative projects.
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📸 Around Stillwater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater
- Gentle Yoga
Mudita Wellness , 1650 Market Drive , Stillwater
9:00 am - 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 - 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
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
📣 Stillwater Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Furry Friends Weekend: Hometown for the Holidays - Stillwater, MN
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce , Main Street , Stillwater
10:00 am - 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
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Are you looking for rewarding part time work?
We are always hiring great caregivers! Taking applications now for mid January training. (Nextdoor Stillwater North Hill)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Stillwater. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Elmo
- 4 suspects arrested following Lake Elmo package thefts (hometownsource.com)
Woodbury
- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is a feast for the eyes, and a famine for the mind (eplocalnews.org)
St. Paul
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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