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or attend a tree lighting ceremony in town.

Every community is full of hidden gems- from local businesses and restaurants to a wide range of annual festivals and community celebrations. Events such as farmers markets, art fairs, parades and community festivals like the Fourth of July celebration in Forest Lake, Derby Days in Bayport and Lumberjack Days in downtown Stillwater bring the community together during the summer. In the winter, residents can venture out to the various parks located in the St. Croix River Valley to cross-country ski

When there is not a large festival going on, residents can enjoy a boat ride down the river by booking a ticket with Stillwater River Boats. Visitors can take a stroll down Main Street in Stillwater and stop in at the multiple restaurants that overlook the river or find something they love at one of the multiple small businesses located downtown. They can stop at the Teddy Bear Park to capture a photo or two with the sculpture Teddy Bears.

As always, readers should check their community website or call prior to venturing out for a day filled with activity.

If you have news to share with our news team, please send it to news@ presspubs.com. If you are an advertiser and would like to be involved in next year’s edition, please call 651-4071200 and ask for a Press multimedia representative.

We at Press Publications look forward to spending another year covering all the hidden gems your community has to offer.

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Lake Elmo Airport

Located between St. Paul to the west and the St. Croix River to the east, Lake Elmo Airport (21D) is convenient for both business and leisure travelers.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and maintains a seven-airport system. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – one of the nation’s largest airports and a key airline hub – is MAC’s flagship facility. MAC also owns and operates six general aviation airports, sometimes called reliever airports, because they attract traffic away from MSP – that serve corporate aircraft and recreational fliers. All reliever airports, including Lake Elmo, are within 35 miles of the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

In operation since 1951,

the airports two runways accommodate nearly 42,000 landings and takeoffs each year. The airport is overseen by Philip Tiedeman, who manages both the Lake Elmo and Anoka CountyBlaine Airport.

Beginning in 2019, the Lake Elmo Airport began a three-phase project to make several improvements, aligning with the airport’s long-term comprehensive plan, drafted in 2016. Improvements were needed to support the anticipated growth in traffic safely and efficiently, according to MAC.

Improvements included:

• Relocating and extending Runway 14/32 to 3,500 feet

• Realigning 30th Street North around the relocated runway

protection zone and reconnecting to the existing intersection with Neal Avenue

• Constructing a new Crossfield taxiway to serve the new Runway 14 end

• Converting the existing runway to a parallel taxiway and construct other taxiways as needed to support the relocated runway

• Reconstructing and extending crosswind Runway 4/22 to 2,750 feet

• Upgrading instrument approach to use newer technology

For more information on the Lake Elmo Airport, visit https:// metroairports.org/our-airports/ lake-elmo-airport.

Lake Elmo Airport and manager, Philip Tiedeman.

Community Calendar

Stillwater Farmers Market

When: 7:30 a.m.-Noon, Saturdays, mid-June-October

Where: Veterans Memorial Park, across from Historic Courthouse, corner of Third St. & E. Pine St., Stillwater

Details: Local vendors offering flowers, vegetables, fruit, honey, baked goods, crafts and other specialties.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or localharvest.org

Cruisin’ on the Croix Hot Rod & Vintage Car Show

When: 4-8 p.m., Tentative dates: Wednesdays, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Aug. 6, 20, Sept. 3, 17

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

Contact: 651-440-3845 or cruisingon-the-croix.org

Bayport Farmers Market

When: 3-7 p.m. Mondays, June 9 - Oct. 13 (except Labor Day), 3-6 p.m. after Labor Day

Where: Village Green, Third St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library

Contact: 612-518-7110 or bayportfarmersmarket.com

Food Truck Extravaganza

When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Where: Washington County

Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater

Details: Community event includes 40 food trucks, beer and wine tent, marketplace, live music, and kids activities.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com

Afton Strawberry Festival

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday June 29

Where: Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S., Afton

Details: Artists, flea market vendors, live music, food and fun for the entire family. Contact: aftonartfair.com

Lift Bridge Road Race

When: 7 a.m. Saturday, June 28

Where: Washington Park, Stillwater Details: All distances end at Lift Bridge Brewery. 10K and 5K runners board a shuttle for a short ride to the start area at Stillwater’s Washington Park. Contact: runstillwater.com

Fireworks at Lowell Park

When: 10 p.m., Friday, July 4

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: Fireworks show over the St. Croix River

Marine on St. Croix Fourth of July Celebration

When: Noon, Friday, July 4

Where: Downtown Marine on St.

Croix

Details: Traditional Fourth of July parade, kiddie parade, running/ walking races

Contact: marineonstcroix.org

Afton Fourth of July Parade

When: 1 p.m., Friday, July 4

Where: Downtown Afton

Details: Parade through downtown Afton with food and beverage vendors.

Contact: 651-439-4001

Summer Tuesdays

When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, July 8-August 12

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summertuesdays.com

Lumberjack Days

When: July 17-20

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: Past events have included live concerts, fireworks, parade, 5K and 10K runs, medallion hunt, kiddie carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, vendors, chef’s competition, log rolling, axe throwing, fishing tournament, boat rides, Lumberjack competitions and fun on the river.

Contact: lumberjackdays.com

Washington County Fair

When: July 30-August 3

Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater

Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, motor sports, carnival, talent show.

Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org

Washington County Fair.

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Relay

for Life of Stillwater

When: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N., Stillwater

Details: Raise money for the American Cancer Society and celebrate local cancer survivors. Contact: relay.acsevents.org

Bridge the Valley Bike Rally

When: Start times 7 a.m. through 10 a.m. dependent on course length, Sunday, Aug. 10

Where: Chestnut Plaza, 439 Chestnut St. E., Stillwater

Details: Traverse the St. Croix River on a bike ride with five route options and support the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club programs. Rides for all skill levels. Live music and refreshments after at Lowell Park.

Contact: sunrotary.org or bridgethevalley.org

North Hudson Pepper Fest

When: Aug. 15-17

Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 Seventh St. N, North Hudson

Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Contact: pepperfest.org

Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28

Where: Lakefront Park, downtown Hudson.

Details: More than 80 exceptional regional artists, entertainment, food vendors and more. Free.

Contact: 715-386-8411 or thephipps. org/community/art-festival

Afton Art in the Park

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28

Where: Town Square Park, Afton

Community Calendar

Details: 90 vendors showcasing fine art, live music, food wine and beer garden, craft and activities for kids. Contact: aftonartfair.com

Rivertown Fall Art Festival

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: St. Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival features the works of more than 100 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

Courthouse by Candlelight

When: 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m., usually two Thursdays in October

Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Third and Pine St., Stillwater Details: Walk the halls of the courthouse by candlelight and see areas typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff’s residence, and 1900s jail. Ages 10+; registration required, fee.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or wasingtoncountymn.gov

Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

When: 10:00 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater

Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance. Contact: harvestfeststillwater.com

Christmas at the Historic Courthouse

When: Usually end of November Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater

Details: Historic site decorated for the holidays. Live music, open tea room, Holiday Bazaar and bake shop, guided tours, photos with Santa. Friday night gala.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or washingtoncountymn.gov

Nutcracker Suite Ballet

When: November 28-29-30

Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater

Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com

Hometown for the Holidays

When: Weekends in December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater

Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Past activities have included strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com

World Snow Celebration

When: January 13-25

Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater

Details: Teams from around the world create amazing snow sculptures while competing for prize money and the title of World Champion.

Contact: worldsnowcelebration.com

Parks & Nature

County Parks

Washington County Parks and Trails

24-hour Information Line: 651-430-8368 or washingtoncountymn.gov. Vehicle permits are required to enter all county parks.

Annual permit is $30, $20 for second permit same household; daily permit is $7. Permits can be purchased at the Big Marine and Lake Elmo Park Reserve offices, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Public Works, Washington County License Centers and Service Centers, at honor boxes at each park entrance or online. Park hours: 7 a.m. - 30 minutes after sunset.

Big Marine Park

Description: 1,800 acres of excellent natural resource features, including the St. Croix Valley/northeast ground moraine and high-quality upland and wetland wildlife habitat.

What to do: Boat launch, fishing pier, paved hiking trails, cross-country ski, swimming, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area.

Contact: 651-430-8200

Location: 17495 N. Manning Trail, Marine on St. Croix

Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Description: 2,165 acres; 80 set aside for preservation and protection. Gently rolling hills with a variety of landscape, including forest and prairie.

What to do: Canoe, camp, fish, picnic shelters, swim, cross-country ski, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking, play area and more.

Contact: 651-430-8370

Location: 1515 N. Keats Ave., Lake Elmo

Pine Point Regional Park

Description: 296 acres with pine forests, lakes and marshes. Five

miles of multiuse trails and a major trailhead to the State’s Gateway Trail. What to do: Cross-country ski, bike, bird watch, hike and ride horses on some of the finest trails in the metropolitan area.

Contact: 651-430-8370

Location: 11900 N. Norell Ave., Stillwater

Square Lake Park

Description: Square Lake Park is designated as a special regional recreational feature by the Metropolitan Council and offers some of the clearest waters in Minnesota, drawing scuba divers from throughout the region. What to do: Boat launch, canoe (access to Square Lake), fishing pier, picnic, scuba diving, swimming beach.

Contact: 651-430-8200

Location: 15450 N. Square Lake Trail, Stillwater

State Parks

Afton State Park

Description: Rugged, rolling landscape; trails follow prairie landscape, deep ravines and bluffs, overlooking scenic St. Croix River. Adjacent to Afton Alps ski area, popular downhill ski spot for the Twin Cities.

What to do: Hike, cross-country ski, ride horses, backpack, picnic, swim and camp.

Contact: 651-201-6780; Group camp reservation: 1-866-857-2757 or reserve online at reservemn. usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb Location: 6959 S. Peller Ave., Hastings

William O’Brien State Park

Description: Rolling, wooded hills along the banks of the St. Croix River. What to do: Hiking, fishing for northerns, walleye, bass and trout, bird watching, canoeing,

snowshoeing, skiing and camping.

Contact: 651-539-4980

Location: 16821 N. O’Brien Trail, Marine on St. Croix

Interstate State Park

Description: 281 acres along the scenic St. Croix River with spectacular views and a variety of recreational opportunities. Minnesota’s oldest state park was established in 1895 in a joint venture with Wisconsin Interstate Park directly across the St. Croix River, creating the first interstate park in the nation.

What to do: Hike both sides of the St. Croix River in Minnesota and Wisconsin, canoe, kayak, fish, camp, rock climb and view glacial potholes.

Contact: 651-539-4500

Location: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls

City Parks

Stillwater 651-275-4100

City parks are open approximately from April 15 to Oct. 15, dependent on weather.

Park Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (Teddy Bear Park hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m.)

Benson Park: Walking/hiking path, playground, picnic area, ball fields, sand volleyball, basketball. North side of W. Orleans St., 1800 Orleans St. W. Brown's Creek Nature Preserve: McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave. Multiuse trail open to hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers. Trail is 5.9 miles long and connects to the Gateway State Trail.

Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park: Open 8 a.m. to sunset. 2000 Myrtle St. W., stillwatermndogpark.com.

Heritage Square Park: Playground, hiking/walking paths. 3380

Heritage Ct.

Legends Park: Playground, ball fields, outdoor rink. 3351 Barons Way and Delano Way.

Lily Lake Park: Indoor ice arena, ball field, basketball, tennis courts, boat launch, fishing pier, playground and picnic shelters. Beach is closed. 1208 S. Greeley St. on Lily Lake.

Lowell Park: Located along the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater and includes picnic tables, riverfront fishing, walkway along river, amphitheater, open space, picnic tables, restrooms and gazebo. 201 Water St. and Myrtle St. Pioneer Park: Overlooks downtown and the river; includes picnic shelters with electricity, grills, bandshell and playground. On 515 N 2nd St. McKusick Park: Walking/hiking path, canoe launch. Owens St. and McKusick Rd.

Meadowlark Park: Playground, sand volleyball, basketball court. Crestwood Terrace off of Fairmeadows Rd.

Northland Park: Adult and Little League ball fields, horseshoe pits, lighted tennis courts, pickleball, playground, skating rinks and picnic tables. 25 Northland Ave.

Ramsey-Grove Park: Playground, basketball court, sledding hill. 150 Grove St.

Schulenberg Park: Playground, ball fields, sledding hill. 1950 Second St. N. Settlers Park: Hiking paths, tennis courts. Rutherford Road and Settlers Way in Liberty Development.

Skateboard Park: Skateboard and BMX bike facilities. Curve Crest Blvd., west of Washington Ave.

Staples Park: Playground, ball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, community garden. 351 Wilkins St. W Sunrise Park: Walking/hiking path, playground, ball fields, picnic area. 801 Sunrise Ave.

Teddy Bear Park: One block north of downtown Stillwater. Park play equipment designed for children 7 years and younger, gazebo, restrooms, picnic tables, and amphitheater hosting programs throughout summer. 207 E. Nelson St. Washington Square: Picnic facilities,

Parks & Nature

playground equipment and a ball field. 815 S. Greeley St. between Churchill St. and Abbot St.

Oak Park Heights

Autumn Hills Park: Playground and 2,000 square foot facility with kitchen. 5697 Norwich Parkway N. near Boutwell’s Landing.

Brekke Park: Disc golf course, playground, picnic area, grills, ball fields and skating rink with warming house. 5500 N. Omar Ave.

Cover Park: Tennis courts, skating rink, playground equipment and garden. 15366 N. 58th St.

Oak Park Crossing: Playground equipment and shelter. 15055 60th St. N

Swager Park: Tennis and basketball courts and a playground. 14290 N. 58th St.

Valley View Park: Picnic area, playground and hiking trails to explore prairie restoration and wetlands. 5421 N. Osgood Ave.

Bayport

Barker’s Alps: Wooded hiking trails along bluff, playground, picnic tables, grills, soccer and softball fields, sledding hill. 901 Fifth Ave. N.

Lakeside Park: Beach, beach house, playground, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, volleyball courts, softball ball field. Boat trailer parking for a fee. 95 Central Ave.

Nature Center: Building available for rent in the inspiration residential neighborhood; adjacent to trails and Barker’s Alps Park. 1215 S. Inspiration Pkwy.

Perro Creek: Ice skating/hockey and tennis courts, softball field, playground and tot lot. 374 2nd St. N.

Village Green Park: Shady open space located at 400 Third St. N.

Lake Elmo

Carriage Station Park: Walking trails, playground, basketball court, sliding hill. N. Marquess Trail and N. Stillwater Blvd.

DeMontreville Park: Basketball court, soccer, football and softball fields and playground. 5700 Highlands Trail N. Kleis Park: Baseball and football fields, pond, picnic tables and playground equipment. 5285 Jamaca Blvd.

Lions Park: Lighted baseball field and tennis courts, skating/hockey rink with warming house, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shelters. 3535 N. Laverne Ave.

Pebble Park: Natural resource area, lighted tennis courts, ice rink, picnic tables, sledding hill, softball, basketball and volleyball courts, mountain bike trails. 8160 N. Lake Jane Trail.

Reid Park: Lake, ball fields and hiking and biking trails. 11430 N. 30th St. Ridge Park: Trails, playground, softball field, basketball court. 15th St. and Inwood Ave.

Stonegate Park: Baseball and football fields, playground equipment, soccer field and walking trail. 750 Jasmine Ave. Sunfish Lake Park: Ecological area with 9 miles of cross-county ski and hiking trails, and bird-watching. 3554 Kelvin Ave N.

Tablyn Park: Playground, softball, soccer, football fields, lighted tennis courts, sledding hill and picnic tables. 8735 N. Stillwater Blvd.

Tana Ridge Park: Trails, playground, softball field, soccer field. 4525 Lily Ave.

VFW Park: Lighted baseball field. 3751 Layton Ave. N

Nature Centers

Oakdale Discovery Center: 4444 N. Hadley Ave. Oakdale; 651747-3860. Discovery Center offers exhibits and gallery, paved and grass trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, groomed cross country ski trails. Amphitheater, gardens, historic schoolhouse, observation deck.

Education

Public Schools

Stillwater Area District 834

DISTRICT OFFICE:

Central Services Building & Enrollment Office 1875 Greeley St. S., Stillwater 651-351-8340 | stillwaterschools.org

District 834 serves the communities of Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, West Lakeland Township, Withrow and Woodbury.

Schools include:

• 1 Early Childhood Family Center, birth - age 5

• 7 Elementary Schools, grades preK - grade 5

• 2 Middle Schools, grades 6 - 8

• 1 High School, grades 9 - 12

• 1 Alternative Learning Center, grades 9 - 12

• Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program

ADMINISTRATION:

Superintendent: Dr. Michael Funk, 651-351-8455, funkm@ stillwaterschools.org

SCHOOL BOARD:

651-351-8429 | school-board@ stillwaterschools.org

Chair: Alison Sherman

Vice Chair: Andrew Thelander

Treasurer: Pete Kelzenberg

Clerk: Katie Hockert

Director: Chris Lauer

Director: Robert Parker

Director: Sarah Grcevich

Private Schools

St. Croix Catholic School

621 Third St. S. Stillwater, MN 55082

651-439-5581 | stcroixcatholic.org (Pre-school - grade 8)

St. Croix Montessori School

177 Neal Ave. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 stcroixmontessori.org

651-436-2603 (18 months - grade 8)

Salem Lutheran Church and School

14940 62nd St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-439-7831

salemlutheran.org/school (3 years - grade 8)

St. Croix Preparatory Academy 4260 Stagecoach Trail N. Stillwater, MN 55082

651-395-5900 | stcroixprep.org (K - grade 12)

New Heights School 614 Mulberry St. W. Stillwater, MN 55082

651-439-1962

newheightsschool.com (K - grade 12)

Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley

1835 Northwestern Ave. S. Stillwater, MN 55082

651-504-2638 | chestertonscv.org (grades 9 - 12)

Arts, Culture & Recreation

Looking for something fun to do?

The St. Croix Valley and northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities, all within an hour’s drive.

Art Centers

ArtReach St. Croix: Historic Courthouse:

224 N Fourth St., Stillwater 651439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

The Phipps Center for the Arts: 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI. 715386-2305 or thephipps.org.

Arts Markets (seasonal)

Marketfest

Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays, July-Aug. Summertuesdays.com

Beaches That Offer Swimming

(see parks for descriptions of other local beaches)

Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. Some 400 linear feet of sandy beach, rest rooms, changing rooms, vending machines, picnic area, nearby playground.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve: 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Swimming beach, restrooms, picnic area, playground.

Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier; clear water for scuba diving.

Bicycle Rentals

Herman Electric Bike Rental:

209 Main St. S., Stillwater. 651-3421914 or hermanelectricbike.com

Wahoo Adventures: Bicycle rentals and tours. 651-2807299 or mywahooadventures.com

Bicycle Tours

Biercycle Adventures:

Pedestrian Mall on Water Street. 651-300-2202 or biercycleadventures.com. Tours of Stillwater with guide.

Boat/Kayak/Paddle Board rentals

Beach House Marina:

1 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or rivermarinas.com

Eric’s Canoe Rental: 1155 Chisago St., Taylors Falls, MN, 651-270-1561 or ericscanoerental. com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available with 4 different location options.

Stillwater Boat Club and Rentals: 422 E. Mulberry St., Stillwater, 651439-9000 or stillwaterboatclub. com.

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak

Rental: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN. 651-465-1080 or taylorsfallscanoe.com. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park.

William O’Brien State Park: 16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St Croix. 651-539-4980. Canoe and paddleboard rentals, May-Oct.

Boat Cruises (St. Croix River)

St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.:

525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234, or stillwaterriverboats.com

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Highways 95 and 8, Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings, and receptions. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.

Gondola Romantica: 425 East Nelson St., Stillwater, MN. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica. com.

Marinas

Bayport Marina:

200 Fifth Ave. S., Bayport. 651-4392040 or bayportmarina.com

Boom Site: 9369 St. Croix Trail N, Stillwater, rivermarinas.com

Beach House Marina:

1 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or rivermarinas.com

Ole Sawmill Marina:

2009 Lake St. N., Stillwater. 608412-1507 or olesawmillmarina.com

River Park Marina: 340 Lake St., Bayport. Store-andlaunch dry dock. 651-275-0229 or rivermarinas.com

Stillwater Marina: 575 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-4395658 or stillwatermarinadrystack. com.

Sunnyside Marina: 6413 St. Croix Trail N., Stillwater. 651-439-2118 or sunnysidemarina. com

Wolf Marine Inc.:

514 East Alder St., Stillwater. 651-

Arts, Culture & Recreation

439-2341 or wolfmarine.net

Your Boat Club: Boat memberships on White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and the St. Croix River. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com

Public Boat Launches (St. Croix River)

(see “Parks” for boat launches on White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, and other area lakes).

Boom Site:

9369 St. Croix T.rail N, Stillwater, rivermarinas.com

Beach House Marina:

1 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or rivermarinas.com

Beanie’s Marina:

16777 N. Seventh St., Lakeland. 651-400-9383 or beaniesmarina. com. Fee to launch.

Lakefront Park:

505 First St., Hudson, WI, 715-3864774. Fee required.

St. Croix Bluffs County Park:

10191 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings. Fee to enter park, but no fee to use access. 651-430-8240, or washingtoncountymn.gov.

Windmill Marina: 16065 32nd St. S., Afton. 651-4367744 or windmillmarina.com. Full service public launch ramp for a fee.

Breweries/ Distilleries

Lift Bridge Brewery: 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com.

River Siren Brewing: 225 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651430-0044 or riversirenbrewing. com.

Thor’s Hard Cider: 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-345-0137 or thorshardcider. com.

Disc golf

Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Road and Neal Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-8837

Farmers Markets (seasonal)

Bayport:

Village Green Park, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays June-October

Stillwater: Saturdays, corner of Third and Pine St.. 651-275-7075 or localharvest. com.

Farms and Gardens

Aamodt’s Apple Farm Inc.: 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm. com.

Afton Apple Orchard: 14421 90th Ave. S., Afton. Pick your own strawberries. 651-436-8385 or aftonapple.com

Axdahl’s Garden Farm: 7452 Manning Ave., Stillwater. Minnesota-grown produce and CSA. 651-439-3134 or axdahlfarms.com

The Berry Patch:

Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. 10456 192nd St. N. Forest Lake. 651-433-3448 or berrypatchmn.com

Blueberry Fields of Stillwater: 9450 Mendel Road N., Stillwater, Minn. 651-351-0492 or blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com.

Golf CoursesPublic

Loggers Trail Golf Club:

11950 80th St. N., Stillwater. 651439-7862. loggerstrail.com

Oak Glen Golf Club: 1599 McKusick Road, Stillwater. 651-439-6981. oakglengolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.

Golf CoursesPrivate

Indian Hills Golf Club:

6667 Keats Ave. N., Stillwater,. 651770-2301, or ihgolf.com

Stillwater Country Club: 1421 N. Fourth St., Stillwater. 651439-7979. sccgolf.com

Historical Societies

Washington County Historical Society: Housed in the Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N, Stillwater. 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org.

Horse and Pony Rides

Idylwood Equestrian Center

11490 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-385-9131.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

Madline Horsemanship Clinics: 12582 Otchipwe Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-468-6050.

North Brook Eventing Center: 13311 Square Lake Road., Stillwater. 651-528-9833 or northbrookfarm. com

St. George’s Dressage Academy: 9600 60th St. N., Stillwater. 651795-8427 or stgeorgesdressage. com

Stonegate Farm: 11130 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-206-6773 or stonegatefarm.net

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651351-0101 or aamodtsballoons.com.

Stillwater Balloons:

135 St. Croix Trail N., Lakeland. 651439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com.

Museums

Afton Historical Society Museum: 3165 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton. Free. 651-436-3500 or aftonhistoricalmuseum.com

Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum: 14020 195th St. N. 651-433-4014, or wchsmn.org. Open May through October.

Stone House Museum: 241 Fifth St., Marine on St. Croix, or marineonstcroix.org.

Warden’s House Museum: 602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5956, or wchsmn. org. Originally built in 1853 as the residence of the Stillwater Territorial Prison warden.

Washington County Historic

Courthouse:

101 W. Pine St., Stillwater. 651-2757075 or washingtoncountymn.gov

Music

Lakes Country Chorus:

Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. lakecountrychorus.org or 651-3237877

Vallee de Croix Chorus/Sweet Adelines:

valleedecroix.org. Four-part a cappella chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes.

Valley Chamber Chorale: 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org. Highly skilled amateur choir.

St. Croix Valley Opera/ Operatunity Theatre: 612-404-9265. www.scvopera. org. Enriches local art environment while helping emerging artists advance their careers by performing alongside experienced professionals.

Skate Parks

Stillwater:

Curve Crest Blvd, behind the Stillwater Rec Center, 1675 Market Dr., Stillwater

Skiing and Snowtubing

Afton Alps:

6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. 1-800-328-1328, 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com. Opens midNovember. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full-service specialty ski and snowboard shop.

48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area.

Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area:

2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wisconsin. 651-433-5141, 715-7552955 or trollhaugen.com. Open mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, crosscountry, zip line. 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.

Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard:

37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com. Opens midNovember, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals, terrain park.

Green Acres Recreation:

8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651592-9944 or greenacresrec.com.

Skiing, Cross-country

See Park listings for more information:

Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, Afton State Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail

Troll Hollow:

2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wisconsin, 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail. 651-433-5141, 715755-2955 or trollhaugen.com

Arts, Culture and Recreation

Tennis and Pickleball

Cover Park:

15000 58th St. N., Oak Park Heights, 651-439-4439

Lily Lake Park: 1208 Greeley St. S., Stillwater

Northland Park: 2975 75th St. N., Stillwater Perro Creek Park:

Theatre (Live)

Phipps Center for the Arts: 109 Locust St., Hudson, Wis. Also concerts, classes, art exhibitions. 715-386-2305 or thephipps.org.

The Zephyr Theatre: 651-300-4942 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Held in the old Zephyr Train Depot in Stillwater.

Wineries

7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy 96, Dellwood. 651-4786300 or 7vinesvineyard.com

St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651430-3310 or scvwines.com.

Chateau St. Croix:

1998 Wisconsin Hwy 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com.

Trolley Tour

Stillwater Trolley Co.:

400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. Narrated historic tours of Stillwater. 651-430-0352 or stillwatertrolley.

Rustic Roots Winery:

20168 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia. 651-433-3311 or rusticroots.wine.

St. Croix Vineyard: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater, MN. 651-430-3310. www.scvwines.com

Picturesque vineyard and winery located off Manning Ave, featuring a rustic tasting room in a restored century-old barn.

Stillwater Library

The Stillwater Public Library was originally established by a public referendum in 1897. Initially titled the Carnegie Library, it was built in 1902 before opening to the public the following year. The library has seen two different expansions over the past several decades, one in 1973 and the other in 2006.

Today, the library sits at just under 39,000 square feet and holds 87,017 books, 4,570 DVDs and 1,849 print magazines and newspapers across 106 different titles.

The library features many programs for toddlers, children and teenagers. Toddlers and children can experience the joy of reading with Preschool and Baby/ Toddler Storytimes. Teenagers seeking research and homework

resources can find them in the library’s HelpNow by Brainfuse, Points of View Reference Center and Learning Express Library online resources. A unique option for younger readers is the library’s Wonderbooks. These specially designed picture and chapter books include digital and audio features to help readers be more engaged and interactive.

On the library’s upper level is both an art gallery and meeting spaces. The gallery features a new local artist exhibition every two months, during which the artist is present on-site for one evening to meet others and discuss their work.

In addition to checking out books, DVDs and magazines, patrons can also check out

portable DVD players and Xcel Energy kits. The latter helps determine what home appliances use the most energy and how to maintain home energy use. Patrons can also check out telescope kits and nature backpacks for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and identifying insects. New future options for patrons will include a virtual reality kit for gaming (with a MetaQuest VR headset) and a special kit for bird lovers that will include binoculars and field guides.

The Stillwater Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Stillwater Public Library.

Paul Dols

Service Directory

Bayport Community Action League

Throughout the year, the Bayport Community Action League (BCAL) provides the residents of Bayport and the St. Croix Valley endless opportunities to come together as a community to celebrate the seasons, the Holidays and the place many call home.

The goal of the group is to bring community together, provide an opportunity for personal growth and leadership training and provide social and recreational activities for the members of its organization.

The BCAL started off as just a small group that put-on Derby

Days, a weekend long celebration that takes place throughout the town of Bayport. Currently, the BCAL hosts seven major events throughout the year. Events include an ice cream social in June, a Farmers Market and a tree lighting ceremony in December. Derby Days usually takes place the third weekend of every September. The BCAL and other local businesses host the event. The BCAL sells rubber ducks about two months leading up to the weekend. The ducks are dumped into the creek in Perro Park, located in Bayport. Once in the water, the ducks then race to

the end of the creek. The person with the winning duck receives a prize.

The Farmer’s Market is every Monday at the Village Green beginning June 9 and ends on October 13. It is from 2:30- 6:30 p.m. The market includes a variety of food and craft vendors each week.

The group meets the second Thursday of every month in the Bayport Legion. During the warmer months, the group meets outside at Lakeside Park. To be a member, you have to be 18 years old to join.

Paul Dols

City Resources

Bayport

The city formerly known as South Stillwater, Bayport is the result of the mid-1800s merging of three towns: Middletown, Bangor and Baytown. The city was renamed Bayport in 1922.

Population: 3,788 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau)

City Hall: 294 N. Third St., Bayport 651-275-4404 or ci.bayport.mn.us

City Staff

Administrator: Matt Kline, 651-2754404, mkline@ci.bayport.mn.us

Assistant Administrator/City Planner: Sara Taylor, 651-275-4404, staylor@ ci.bayport.mn.us

Public Works Director: Simon Wirth, 651-275-4410, swirth@ci.bayport. mn.us

Police: Bayport Police Dept., 651275-4400; Police Chief Jay Jackson, jjackson@ci.bayport.mn.us

Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 1012 5th Ave. N., Bayport, 651-275-4401; Fire Chief Allen Eisinger, aeisinger@ci.bayport. mn.us, bayportfire.org

City Council:

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at City Hall, unless otherwise posted. Council members can be contacted by e-mail or phone, 651-275-4404.

Mayor Michele Hanson: mhanson@ ci.bayport.mn.us

Carl Bliss: cbliss@ci.bayport.mn.us

John Dahl: jdahl@ci.bayport.mn.us

Ethan Gilmore: egilmore@ci.bayport. mn.us

Katie Hill: khill@ci.bayport.mn.us

Other Resources

Post Office: 209 N. Third St., Bayport; 651-439-5441

Bayport Community Action League: bayportcommunityactionleague. com; email: bcal55003@gmail.com

Bayport Library: 582 N. Fourth Street, Bayport, 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org

Lake Elmo

Lake Elmo is located between Stillwater and St. Paul. The city boasts a big blue lake by the same name. With the growth of the metro area in the past decade, city dwellers have chosen Lake Elmo as a quiet, safe community in which to live.

Population: 13,756 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau)

City Hall: 3880 N. Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-747-3900 or lakeelmo.gov

City Staff

Mayor: Charles Cadenhead, 651300-9641 or ccadenhead@lakeelmo. gov

City Administrator: Nicole Miller, nmiller@lakeelmo.gov

City Clerk: Julie Johnson, 651-7473914, jjohnson@lakeelmo.gov

Building Official: John Taylor, 651-7473910, jtaylor@lakeelmo.gov

Public Works Director: Marty Powers, 651-747-3941, mpowers@ lakeelmo.gov

Police: Washington County nonemergency dispatch, 651-439-9381

Fire: Lake Elmo Fire Dept.; Fire Chief Dustin Kalis, dkalis@lakeelmo.gov, 651-747-3933, 3880 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-747-3930

City Council:

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Lake Elmo City Center.

Mayor Charles Cadenhead: ccadenhead@lakeelmo.gov, 651300-9641

Nick Dragisich: ndragisich@ lakeelmo.gov, 651-303-6378

Matt Hirm: mhirn@lakeelmo.gov, 715-432-3608

Jeff Holtz: jholtz@lakeelmo.gov, 651705-6675

Nick Kragness: nkragness@ lakeelmo.gov, 952-288-5401

Other Resources

Lake Elmo Public Library: 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-2758515, washcolib.org

Post Office: 3469 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-777-0219

Marine on St. Croix

Considered Minnesota’s oldest settlement, Marine on St. Croix was established in 1839 when 13 people arrived at the site from Marine, Illinois, and began the construction of a lumber mill. The Marine Lumber Company became the first commercial industry in what would later become the state of Minnesota.

Population: 704 (2024 Met Council) Village Hall: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-3636 or marineonstcroix.org

City Staff

City Administrator/City Clerk: Lynette Peterson, 651-433-3636, mosc@ cityofmarine.org

Assistant City Clerk: Suzanne Lindgren Dammann, 651-433-3636, asstclerk@cityofmarine.org

Public Works: Tommy Boesel, 651755-2197, moscpw@cityofmarine.org

Police: Washington County nonemergency dispatch, 651-439-9381

Fire: Marine on St. Croix Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Fire Chief Glen Mills, 651-433-3682

City Council: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Village Hall.

Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis: kevin. nyenhuis@cityofmarine.org, 651-2477399

Charlie Anderson: charlie.anderson@ cityofmarine.org, 651-592-9449

John Goodfellow: john.goodfellow@ cityofmarine.org, 651-433-1494

Bill Miller: bill.miller@cityofmarine. org, 651-433-5354

Wendy Ward: wendy.ward@ cityofmarine.org, 651-301-0633

Other Resources

Post Office: 11 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-5190

Marine Community Library: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix., 651-4332820, marinecommunitylibrary.org

Oak Park Heights

Oak Park Heights is a diversified community, being home to a large commercial/retail area with many national businesses, restaurants and local enterprises, including an Xcel Energy power plant, the Sunnyside Marina and Minnesota’s maximumsecurity facility. The St. Croix River Crossing project, connecting Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, WI features a 4.7-mile loop trail. The new bridge replaces Stillwater’s Historic Lift Bridge as the main thoroughfare between Minnesota and Wisconsin, thereby aiding interstate commerce and easing traffic congestion in the St. Croix Valley.

Population: 4,623 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau)

City Hall: 14168 N. Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park Heights, 651-439-4439 or cityofoakparkheights.com

City Staff

City Administrator: Jake Rife, 651-439-4439 or jrife@ cityofoakparkheights.com

Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk: Jennifer Pinski, 651-439-4439 or jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com

Finance Director: Alison Egger, 651-439-4439 or aegger@ cityofoakparkheights.com

Building Inspector: Julie Hultman, 651-351-1661or jhultman@ cityofoakparkheights.com

Public Works Director: Andy Kegley, 651-439-4439, akegley@ cityofoakparkheights.com

Police: Oak Park Heights Police Dept., 651-439-4723; Police Chief Steve Hansen, shansen@

City Resources

cityofoakparkheights.com

Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; Fire Chief Allen Eisinger, 651-300-2101, aeisinger@ci.bayport. mn.us, bayportfire.org

City Council: Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at City Hall.

Mayor Mary McComber: marymccomber@aol.com, 651-3517879

Chuck Dougherty: cdougherty@ cityofoakparkheights.com, 651-4910419

Carly Johnson: cjohnson@ cityofoakparkheigts.com, 651-2615801

Mike Liljegren: liljegrens@comcast. net, 651-351-2742

Mike Runk: mjrunk@comcast.net, 651-439-5458

Stillwater

The city is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and today it is a bustling area with shops of all kinds in its historic Main Street district. It remains a popular day trip for tourists from the Twin Cities who enjoy the historic downtown’s used bookstores, antique shops, restaurants, historical sites and the scenic St. Croix River. There is a substantial population that commutes daily to the Twin Cities, with has brought new housing development on the outskirts of the city and medium-density housing. The St. Croix Crossing bridge ushers residents and visitors between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the Historic Lift Bridge is open for use by pedestrians and bicyclists.

Population: 19,184 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau)

Stillwater City Hall: 216 N. Fourth St., Stillwater, 651-430-8800, stillwatermn.gov

City Staff:

City Administrator: Joe Kohlmann, 651-430-8800, jkohlmann@ stillwatermn.gov

City Clerk: Beth Wolf, 651-430-8802, bwolf@stillwatermn.gov

Finance Director: 651-430-8800

Public Works Director/City Engineer: Shawn Sanders, 651-430-8830, ssanders@stillwatermn.gov

Community Development Director (Interim): Jason Zimmerman, 651430-8821

Building Official: Cindy Shilts, 651430-8827, cshilts@stillwatermn.gov

Police: Stillwater Police Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4900; Police Chief Brian Mueller, bmueller@stillwatermn.gov

Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4950; Fire Chief Stuart Glaser, 651-351-4963, sglaser@stillwatermn.gov

City Council: Meetings are held at City Hall at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Mayor Ted Kozlowski, 651-300-4993, tkozlowski@stillwatermn.gov

Ward 1: Ryan Collins, 651-246-8264, rcollins@stillwatermn.gov

Ward 2: Lindsay Belland, 651-9558065, lbelland@stillwatermn.gov

Ward 3: Larry Odebrecht, 651-2001515, lodebrecht@stillwatermn.gov

Ward 4: Mike Polehna, 651-303-7569, mpolehna@stillwatermn.gov

Other Resources:

Stillwater Public Library: 224 N. Third St., Stillwater, 651-275-4338, library. stillwatermn.gov

Post Office: 216 W. Myrtle St., Stillwater, 651-439-7710

St. Croix Valley Recreation Center: 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, 651430-2601, stcroixreccenter.com

St. Croix Valley Senior Center: 140 N. Washington, St. Croix Falls, 715-4831901

Washington County Sheriff: 651439-9381

City Resources

TOWNSHIPS

Baytown Township

Baytown Township was organized in 1858 and named for the adjoining bay of Lake St. Croix, a widening in the river. Over the years, the villages of Bayport, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights and St. Mary’s Point have been organized out of the township — leaving a largely rural area dotted with farms.

Population: 2,120 (2024 Met Council)

Town Hall: Baytown Community Center 4020 McDonald Drive N., Stillwater, 651-430-2150, baytownmn. org

Township Staff:

Township Clerk: Nancy Healey, 651430-4992, clerk@baytownmn.org

Treasurer: Marsha Olson, 651-9989178, treasurer@baytownmn.org

Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651-4399381

Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; Fire Chief Allen Eisinger, aeisinger@ci.bayport.mn.us, bayportfire.org

Township Board of Supervisors: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Baytown Community Center

Nicole Dahl: 651-551-1378, nicole. dahl@baytownmn.org

C. J. Randazzo: 651-472-3892, cj.randazzo@baytownmn.org

Avis Peters: 651-430-8163, avis. peters@baytownmn.org

Aaron Bye: 651-592-8810, aaron. bye@baytownmn.org

Paul Johnson: 657-702-3063, paul. johnson@baytownmn.org

May Township

Organized in 1893 out of the southern part of Marine Mills and named for pioneer settler and farmer Morgan May, May Township is

another jewel in the St. Croix Valley. Anchored by the oldest community in Minnesota, Marine on St. Croix, May Township is as picturesque a place as you will find in the Valley. Population: 2,780 (2024 Met Council) Town Hall: 13939 N. Norell Ave., Stillwater, 651-439-1706, townofmay. org

Correspondence: P.O. Box 60, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Township Staff:

Township Clerk/Treasurer: Bobbi Hummel, 651-439-1706, bobbi@ townofmay.org

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Marsha Olson, 651-998-9178, marshaolson@ comcast.net

Building Inspector: Jack Kramer, 651351-5051, inspjack@msn.com

Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651-4399381

Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4950; Fire Chief Stuart Glaser, 651-351-4963 or sglaser@stillwatermn.gov; Scandia Fire and Rescue, Fire Chief Mike Hinz, 651-433-4383, mike.hinz@ scandiafire.com; Marine on St. Croix Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Fire Chief Glenn Mills, 651-433-3682

Township Board of Supervisors: Meetings held at 7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at May Town Hall

John Pazlar, Board Chair, johnpazlar. townofmay@gmail.com

Steve Magner: baymoon31@gmail. com

Don Rolf: drolf@townofmay.org

Stillwater Township

Stillwater Township is a rural residential community located in the St. Croix River Valley along the eastern border of Minnesota and north of the city of Stillwater. The boundaries make up an unusual shape that almost completely surround the city of Stillwater. It is made up of beautiful natural

landscape of hills, woods, streams and lakes, with a portion of the township overlooking the St. Croix River. The township is home to working farming operations in addition to a number of equestrian centers and pasture.

The township has a very rural feel. It boasts many lakes and is home to the historic Stone Bridge which originally served as a military road during the Civil War.

Population: 1.833 (2024 Met Council) Town Hall: 13636 N. 90th St. Stillwater, (open when meetings are held or by appointment) 651-4394120 or stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Township Staff:

Township Clerk: Barbara Riehle, 651-439-4120, barbara.riehle@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Deputy Clerk: Jenni Maes, 651-308-0822, jenni.maes@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Police: Township Community Service Department, Community Service Officer Mark Caroon, 651-706-4102, mark.caroon@stillwatertownshipmn. gov; Washington County Sheriff nonemergency dispatch: 651-439-9381

Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4950; Fire Chief Stuart Glaser, 651-351-4963, sglaser@stillwatermn.gov

Township Board of Supervisors: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, and on the fourth Thursday as needed. Tim Sinclair, Chair: 651-430-3415, tim. sinclair@stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Alan Robbins-Fenger, Vice Chair: 651-295-7239, alan.robbins-fenger@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Jim Riehle: 651-500-9267, jim.riehle@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Anna Buehler: 651-341-6539, anna. buehler@stillwatertownshipmn.gov

Mike McMahon: 612-269-0056, mike. mcmahon@stillwatertownshipmn. gov

Emergency

Police and Fire: 911

Ambulance: 911

Poison Emergencies: 1-800-222-1222

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Crisis Nursery: 763-591-0100 Day One Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 866-223-1111

United Way 211: (first call for help) 211

Hazardous Waste Hotline: 800-4220798

Gas leaks or odor: Call 911, then Xcel 800-895-2999

Electricity out: Xcel 800-895-4999

Call before you dig: Gopher State One Call 811 or 800-252-1166, gopherstateonecall.org

Travel and weather information: 511 or 511mn.org

Washington County Public Health and Environment

651-430-6655

14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater washingtoncountymn.gov

Information about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, health care programs for children and adults, Early Intervention Network (EIN), emergency management, environment, food and nutrition, immunizations, infectious diseases, violence prevention and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

Emergency Social Services: 651-430-6459

Sexual Assault Services; Washington County Crisis Line: 651-777-1117

Mental Health Services; Washington County: 651-430-6484

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services; Washington County: 651-430-6561

Community Resources

American Red Cross - Twin Cities Region: 612-871-7676 redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd

Canvas Health

375 E. Orleans St., Stillwater 651-777-5222 or canvashealth.org

Assisting Washington County residents of all ages with counseling services, vocational services, transportation, chemical and mental health, and domestic and sexual abuse.

Community Thread

2300 W. Orleans St., Stillwater 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn.org

Senior center and programming in Stillwater and Bayport, transportation services, volunteer center.

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute-St. Croix

1460 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-241-3820 or allinahealth.org

Full continuum of services to people with disabilities or complex health conditions from rehabilitation to health, fitness and sports therapy services for children age birth-8 years located at the Early Childhood Family Center, 1111 S. Holcombe St., Stillwater.

Family Means

1875 S. Northwestern Ave., Stillwater

651-439-4840 or familymeans.org

Family counseling, therapy and mental health services.

Solid Ground

3521 N. Century Ave., White Bear Lake

651-773-8401 or solidgroundmn.org

Helps homeless families work toward self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, supportive services and educational opportunities.

Youth Service Bureau

6120 Oren Ave. N., Stillwater 651-439-8800 or ysb.net

Early intervention alternatives and counseling for youth and families offered in collaboration with local schools, law enforcement, social services, courts and community organizations.

Tubman Family Alliance

24 hour crisis & resource line: 612825-0000

Main: 612-825-3333 or tubman.org

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, programs for youth and support services.

United Way of Washington County East

123 N. Second St., Stillwater 651-439-3838 or uwwce.org

Provides funding to and collaboration with local service organizations to bring resources to Washington County residents. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, healthcare and more.

Valley Outreach

1901 W. Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-430-2739 or valleyoutreachmn. org

Serves residents of the St. Croix Valley in need of food, clothing and other necessities.

Government

Federal Elected Officials

House of Representatives

4th District

Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL)

Washington Office: 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

202-225-6631

District Office: 661 LaSalle St., #110, St. Paul, MN 55114 651-224-9191 mccollum.house.gov

8th District

Rep. Pete Stauber (R)

Washington Office: 145 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6211

Forest Lake Office: Forest Lake City Hall, 1408 Lake St. S., Forest Lake, MN 55025

763-241-6848 stauber.house.gov

Senate

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL)

Washington Office: 425 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510

202-224-3244

Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-727-5220 klobuchar.senate.gov

Sen. Tina Smith (DFL)

Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5641

Metro Office: 60 Plato Blvd. E., Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55107 651-221-1016 smith.senate.gov

State Elected Officials

Governor

Gov. Tim Walz (DFL)

Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717

mn.gov/governor

Senate

Dist. 33: Karin Housley (R)

(Stillwater, Stillwater Township, Bayport, Dellwood, Grant, May Township, Forest Lake, Hugo, Marine on St. Croix, Oak Park Heights, Scandia)

95 University Ave. W.

2213 Minnesota Senate Bldg., St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-4351

sen.karin.housley@senate.mn.gov

House

Dist. 33B: Josiah Hill (DFL) (Stillwater, Stillwater Township, Bayport, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Scandia, Oak Park Heights)

Fifth Floor, Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-4124

rep.josiah.hill@house.mn.gov

State Departments

Dept. of Agriculture:

651-201-6000

Dept. of Commerce: 651-539-1500

Dept. of Education: 651-582-8200

Dept. of Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114

Dept. of Labor and Industry: 651-284-5005

Dept. of Revenue:

• Individual income tax:

651-556-3000

• Property tax: 651-296-3781

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 1-888-546-5838

Washington County Washington County Government Center

14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082

651-430-6000 co.washington.mn.us

Officially created Oct. 27, 1849, in the territory of Minnesota, Washington County is one of the state’s original nine counties. Located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Washington County is made up of 423 square miles of land. It is comprised of 27 cities and six townships. Washington County is governed by the Board of Commissioners. Commissioners meet most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Government Center. (Meeting times are subject to change, so please call 651-4306014 or visit co.washington.mn.us to confirm.)

Washington County

Commissioners

District 1: Fran Miron

651-430-6211 or fran.miron@ co.washington.mn.us

Cities of Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Precinct 1 in Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

District 3: Bethany Cox

651-430-6213 or bethany.coxl@ co.washington.mn.us

Cities of Afton, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, Oak Park Heights, St. Mary’s Point and

Government

Stillwater and the townships of Baytown, Stillwater and West Lakeland

Where to Go

Washington County Courthouse

14969 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082

651-413-8030

Court departments include criminal court, traffic court, civil court, conciliations court, family court, juvenile court, probate/ mental health, court records and jury services.

Washington County Sheriff

Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency Sheriff: Dan Starry

Non-emergency dispatch (24 hr.): 651-439-9381

Main number: 651-430-7600

Law Enforcement Center 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater

Driver’s License and Vehicle

Registration

Driver’s licenses, state ID cards and vehicle registration can be obtained at any one of the county license centers. Call for hours.

• Stillwater License Center, Valley Ridge Mall, 1520 Frontage Road W., Stillwater, 651-275-7000

• Forest Lake License Center, Washington County Headwaters Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake, 651-2757000

Firearm Permits

Washington County Sheriff’s Office: 651-430-7600

Property Records and Tax Information

651-430-6175

Public Health and Environment

651-430-6655

Public Works

11660 N. Myeron Road, Stillwater 651-430-4300

Voter Registration

sos.state.mn.us

Vital Records

Marriage licenses and certificates, birth and death certificates can be obtained at any one of the county service centers or at the Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services, Washington County Government Center, first floor. 651-430-6175.

Veterans Services

Support for veterans is available at the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St., Stillwater; call 651-430-6895 for appointments. Veterans services also available at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 651-430-4075, and the Forest Lake Service Center, 651-2757000.

Washington County Conservation District

651-330-8220

Workforce Center

651-275-8650

County Libraries

(See websites for current hours)

Bayport Public Library, 582 Fourth St. N., Bayport, 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955

Forest Road N., Forest Lake, 651275-7300 or washcolib.org

Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N., 651-275-8515 or washcolib.org

Marine Community Library, 121 Judd St., Marine City Hall. 651-433-2920 or marinecommunitylibrary.org

R. H. Stafford Library, 8595

Central Park Place, Woodbury, 651-731-1320 or washcolib.org

Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N., Stillwater, 651-275-4338 or library.stillwatermn.gov

Valley Branch Library, 384 St. Croix Trail S., Lakeland, 651-4365882 or washcolib.org

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