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Inside this guide Inside this guide to Stillwater, Bayport, Oak Park Heights and Lake Elmo you will discover some aspects about the area that make life here desirable.

We will offer information about high quality schools, top-notch health care, area parks and trails, and even local craft beer. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll profile the law enforcement and fire departments, highlight the history of the area and much more.

We hope you find this guide to be a helpful tool in learning more about the St. Croix Valley and all it has to offer, even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here your entire life.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to thank all the organizations that helped us assemble this guide.

Editor.........................................................................Jonathan Young Writers....................Alicia Lebens, Stuart Groskreutz, Jonathan Young Photography.......................................Milan Korich, Stuart Groskreutz, Alicia Lebens, Jonathan Young, file photos Cover Design .....................................................................Elli Martin Cover Photo....................................................................Milan Korich Sales..........................................................Doug Lacher, Brad Solem Director of Newspaper Operations..............................Mark Berriman Director of News/Design.............................................Keith Anderson

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Historical society keeps rich past alive Once a logging town on the frontier, Stillwater shares a rich history with the surrounding area. The region’s historic character continues as an integral part of its identity.

About 600 people, mostly lumbermen, lived in Stillwater when it became a town in 1848. John McKusick, who would become the city’s first mayor, named the community after Stillwater, Maine.

In August 1848 the town hosted the Stillwater Convention, which started the process for Minnesota to become an official U.S. territory in March 1849. Stillwater and the surrounding communities then became part of Washington County, which was created Oct. 27, 1849, as one of the nine original counties in the state. Stillwater was named the county seat and was also selected as the site of the territorial prison, which was finished by 1853.

Stillwater incorporated as a city March 4, 1854, the same day as the city of St. Paul.

The lumber industry made Stillwater a boom town, and its population soared from 2,800 in 1857 to 13,700 by 1884. The Boom Site on the St. Croix River north of downtown is a National Historic Landmark.

When the lumber gave out, population began de-

clining, with the last lumber rafts heading downriver in 1914. By 1940 the number of residents had dwindled to 7,000.

After World War II the population began to recover as better roads and cars put the city within easy driving distance of the Twin Cities. By the 1970s new residential developments went up west of downtown, and businesses sprouted along Highway 36. Old mansions turned into bed and breakfasts, and other historic buildings housed restaurants, shops and hotels.

By 1980 the city had grown to 13,000 and is now home to about 19,000.

Founded in 1934, the Stillwater-based Washington County Historical Society continues to chronicle the story of the region. Its main offices are at the Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater, but it has purchased a building at 1862 S. Greeley St., where it plans to create a state-of-the-art museum and research facility in the next few years.

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Stillwater has community, culture, commerce Known as the Birthplace of Minnesota, Stillwater is one of the oldest cities in the state, but it remains a vibrant center of community, culture and commerce in the St. Croix River Valley.

Within a half-hour drive of downtown St. Paul, Stillwater offers the advantages of living near a metropolitan area, while providing a family-friendly atmosphere with outstanding recreational opportunities. It has a small-town feeling with the convenience of a larger city — it’s the best of both worlds.

Stillwater’s historic downtown, open spaces, trails, river and beautiful parks inspire photographers, artists, visitors and residents alike.

The city recently acquired 15 acres of riverfront property north of downtown that will become a city park. Another new park, known as Bridgeview, is in the works on the shore south of downtown. Teddy Bear Park and Washington Square stand out for their landscaping and architecture, while Lowell Park is notable for its extensive riverfront and proximity to downtown. Pioneer Park is known for its scenic view from atop a hill.

The Brown’s Creek Trail, completed last year,

connects downtown to the popular Gateway Trail that runs all the way to St. Paul.

With a variety of housing options, serene rural areas and busy commercial districts, Stillwater has something for everyone. Downtown is home to an iconic lift bridge and a charming, old-fashioned Main Street. Full of independent restaurants, businesses and art galleries, the city offers plenty to keep visitors and residents busy.

With a population of about 19,000, Stillwater is a growing, family-oriented community that offers abundant amenities and a safe, secure environment.

Stillwater City Council Mayor Ted Kozlowski, tkozlowski@ci.stillwater.mn.us Doug Menikheim, Ward 1, dmenikheim@ci.stillwater.mn.us David Junker, Ward 2, djunker@ci.stillwater.mn.us Tom Weidner, Ward 3, tweidner@ci.stillwater.mn.us Michael Polehna, Ward 4, mpolehna@ci.stillwater.mn.us Stillwater City Hall 216 N. Fourth St., Stillwater 651-430-8800 ci.stillwater.mn.us 7

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Bayport is a safe, scenic river town Named one of Minnesota’s 15 safest cities, Bayport has rustic charm and natural beauty.

Located on the St. Croix River south of Stillwater, it’s surrounded by river bluffs and breathtaking views.

Formerly known as South Stillwater, Bayport is the result of the mid-1800s merging of three towns: Middletown, Bangor and Baytown. It was renamed Bayport in 1922. It officially became a city in 1974.

Now about 3,700 people call Bayport home.

At the south end of the city, the St. Croix Savanna Natural Area attracts nature lovers, bird watchers and photographers with its hill prairie and oak savanna. About 115 species of birds have been spotted in the area.

There’s plenty to do along the St. Croix River, as well. Lakeside Park is the perfect place for a picnic or a swim. For those who want to go out on the water, there’s a boat launch and boat rental.

Bayport has a variety of independent restaurants ranging from seafood to Mexican to southern barbecue. A few of the local joints frequently feature live

music that draws crowds.

At the north end of town, Bayport is home to Andersen Corporation, an internationally known window manufacturer. Andersen began in Hudson, Wis., in 1897 as the Andersen Lumber Company. It moved to what was then South Stillwater in 1913 and has become one of the most successful companies in the St. Croix Valley.

The Bayport City Council has five members and typically meets the first Monday of the month.

Bayport City Council Mayor Susan St. Ores, sstores@ci.bayport.mn.us Connie Carlson, ccarlson@ci.bayport.mn.us Dan Goldston, dgoldston@ci.bayport.mn.us Michele Hanson, mhanson@ci.bayport.mn.us Patrick McGann, pmcgann@ci.bayport.mn.us Bayport City Hall 294 N. Third St., Bayport 651-275-4404 ci.bayport.mn.us 9

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Oak Park Heights is small but convenient Oak Park Heights offers the convenience of a city, surrounded by the beauty of the St. Croix Valley.

With 4,900 residents, the city lies along Highway 36 between Highway 5 and the St. Croix River.

Although the city was incorporated in 1959, its history can be traced to 1857. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when John Parker, William Dorr, Gold and Mary Curtis, Olive Anderson, and William M. McCluer founded Oak Park, a 10-block area between Stillwater and South Stillwater, which is now known as Bayport. Many early settlers saw Oak Park as a prime area for industrial development because of its proximity to the river.

Today the city has a wide array of shopping, ranging from groceries to home improvements and from discount retail to auto dealers. It also has several eating establishments.

Oak Park Heights boasts beautiful parks and an extensive trail system for biking, walking, in-line skating and running. Park shelter reservations are free, and the parks have been the site of many gatherings, such as weddings, family reunions and birthday parties. Visitors come from all over the region to walk or bike the trail system or play disc golf at the 10

Brekke Park Disc Golf Course.

Oak Park Heights is also home to Boutwells Landing, a premier senior living community. Boutwells Landing is a 100-acre site that offers a variety of senior living options.

The city prides itself on providing excellent service and amenities, a high quality of life for its residents, safe neighborhoods and a sizable and diverse business community.

Come here, shop here, live here. The city of Oak Park Heights is a great place to visit and to call home.

Oak Park Heights City Council Mayor Mary McComber, mmccomber@cityofoakparkheights.com Chuck Dougherty, cdougherty@cityofoakparkheights.com Mike Liljegren, mliljegren@ cityofoakparkheights.com Mike Runk, mrunk@ cityofoakparkheights.com Mark Swenson, mswenson@ cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights City Hall 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Oak Park Heights 651-439-4439 cityofoakparkheights.com

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Lake Elmo offers a change of pace Sprinkled with protected nature preserves, dedicated open spaces and diverse neighborhoods, the city of Lake Elmo is a one-of-a-kind community located only 10 miles from downtown St. Paul. Due to its small-town character, promising future and rich heritage, Lake Elmo is often referred to as a “breath of fresh air” nestled in the midst of busy suburbia.

With more than 2,600 acres of park land, Lake Elmo boasts 18 regional, community and neighborhood parks. The largest park, Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve, was voted “Best Regional Park” in the state. Sunfish Lake Park, considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Lake Elmo park system, is a 284-acre natural area and an important symbol of the quiet rural character of Lake Elmo.

The city’s 8,800 residents gather for several events to celebrate the city’s robust history and community pride. More than 400 children and families decorate bikes, trikes and strollers to walk in the classic Norman Rockwell-style Fourth of July parade followed by an ice cream social in the park. Stirring up the competitive nature in residents is the annual Huff ‘n’ Puff Days softball tournament. With nearly 100

teams involved, this four-day competition is the largest of its kind in the state.

The city also has a thriving economy. Including a post office and community library, Lake Elmo’s “Old Village” has the elusive downtown charm that many cities strive for. The historic area includes offerings from unique retail shops and small businesses to nationally-recognized five-star dining. The Lake Elmo Inn was named the 2014 Restaurant of the Year by the Minnesota Restaurant Association.

Lake Elmo City Council Mayor Mike Pearson, mikepearson1965@yahoo.com Justin Bloyer, jbloyer@lakeelmo.org Julie Fliflet, jfliflet@lakeelmo.org Jill Lundgren, jlundgren@lakeelmo.org Anne Smith, annejsmith@msn.com Lake Elmo City Hall 3800 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-747-3900 lakeelmo.org

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County services are easily accessible The county seat in Stillwater is home to the Washington County Government Center, as well as the Washington County Courthouse, which was completed in 2010. As one of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original nine counties, Washington County is on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and is composed of 423 square miles of land with more than 240,000 residents.

The government center offers a variety of services. Visitors can apply for marriage licenses, obtain marriage certificates, and get birth and death certificates. The center also provides access to property records and taxpayer services, public health and environmental services, community services and veterans services. It houses the offices of the sheriff, county attorney and county assessor.

The county offers services related to adoption, aging, child abuse or neglect, child care or support, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, employment or financial assistance, medical assistance and mental health.

The Stillwater License Center located in the Valley Ridge Mall in Stillwater is a convenient place for residents to renew drivers licenses, obtain marriage licenses, pay property taxes, get park permits and more.

Commissioners on the Washington County Board meet at the government center at 9 a.m. most Tuesdays. Community members are welcome to attend and to communicate with their representative on the board. One commissioner from each of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five districts is elected to serve a four year term. Stillwater, Bayport, Lake Elmo and Oak Park Heights are in District 3.

Washington County Board of Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1, fran.miron@co.washington.mn.us Ted Bearth, District 2, ted.bearth@co.washington.mn.us Gary Kriesel, District 3, gary.kriesel@co.washington.mn.us Karla Bigham, District 4, karla.bigham@co.washington.mn.us Lisa Weik, District 5, lisa.weik@co.washington.mn.us County Government Center 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater 651-430-6000 co.washington.mn.us Stillwater License Center 1520 W. Frontage Road, Stillwater 651-275-7000

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Enjoy nature’s beauty at regional parks The many county and state parks in the Stillwater area give residents and visitors plenty of open space and amenities for outdoor enjoyment.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is 2,165 acres with 80 percent of its area set aside for preservation and protection. The park’s amenities include an archery range, boat and canoe access, campgrounds, a fishing pier, a swimming beach, a Nordic center and more. It has trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. In the winter months, the Lake Elmo Park Reserve features lighted ski trails — a rare amenity for skiers.

The beautiful historic courthouse in Stillwater is a county park that preserves history and serves as host to concerts and other events throughout the year.

Pine Point Regional Park in Stillwater is a peaceful nature area with pine forests, lakes and marshes. It contains five miles of multi-use trails for biking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, hiking and horseback riding.

Square Lake Park, north of Stillwater, has a swimming beach along some of the clearest water in the state of Minnesota.

Big Marine Park Reserve was selected as a regional facility because of its natural resources. When finished, the park will be 1,800 acres, with 80 percent set aside for preservation and protection.

The St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is a 579-acre park on the St. Croix River. The rolling upland prairies, wooded ravines and bluffs are a hallmark of this 14

park, which has 3,800 feet of shoreline.

State parks in the area include the 1,620-acre Afton State Park and the 2,200-acre William O’Brien State Park. Both offer camping, hiking, a visitor center and more.

Afton State Park 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings, 651-436-5391 Big Marine Park Reserve 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix, 651-430-8200 Historic Courthouse 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater, 651-275-7075 Lake Elmo Park Reserve 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-430-8370 Marine O’Brien State Park 16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-0500 Pine Point Regional Park 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater, 651-430-8370 Square Lake Park 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater, 651-430-8200 St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park 10191 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings, 651-430-8240

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Libraries have resources and character Area libraries offer a variety of resources and facilities that make their communities proud. In addition to paper books, they provide meeting rooms, Internet access, e-books and more.

The Bayport Public Library was formally established in 1913. A library room was included in the primary school built in 1919. Since then, the library has moved into the village hall, the former post office and finally, in 1990, into its present location in the former White Pine Inn. The building was completely remodeled and transformed into a state-of-the-art library on the main floor, with meeting rooms upstairs. In 2015 the library extended its hours.

Lake Elmo Public Library offers residents many resources and also hosts numerous community events, ranging from movie showings to book discussions and informational presentations.

The Stillwater Public Library was established in 1897. The original building was constructed in 1902 on the current site with funds from Andrew Carnegie. An addition was built in 1973 with financial support from the Margaret Rivers Foundation. The building was renovated in 1987. Another renovation and expansion was completed in 2006.

The Stillwater library regularly features the work of contemporary area artists in its gallery. The library also has a permanent collection of art, includ-

ing work by Jo Lutz Rollins and other historic Minnesota artists.

The Washington County Library has 11 branches, and is affiliated with the libraries in Stillwater and Bayport. For more information go to co.washington. mn.us/library.

Bayport Public Library 582 N. Fourth St., Bayport 651-275-4416 bayportlibrary.org Lake Elmo Public Library 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-773-4926 lakeelmopubliclibrary.org Law Library 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater Room 1005 651-430-6330 Stillwater Public Library 224 Third St. N., Stillwater 651-275-4338 stillwaterlibrary.org

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Schools prepare and empower students With a reputation for high quality education, District 834 Stillwater Area Public Schools seeks to develop learners who are innovative, creative and prepared for a rapidly changing world.

Stretching 30 miles along the St. Croix River, 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.

The district provides a challenging curriculum that meets and exceeds state and federal standards, and offers unique programs to inspire and motivate students. It offers science, technology, engineering, art design and math (STEAM) to all students, grades K-12. The district also provides hands-on learning experiences and infuses technology into classrooms to provide tools to help students dig deeper into areas of interest.

District students rank high in achievement on state and national tests, and the district’s graduation rate is 97 percent, with 87 percent of graduates going on to 18

attend a two- to four-year college. Many students are exceptional musicians and accomplished athletes, often winning state and national competitions.

The district has approximately 8,500 students who attend 10 elementary schools (grades K-6), two junior high schools (grades 7-9), a senior high school (grades 10-12), and an area learning center for secondary students. An Early Childhood Family Center serves families with children from birth to age 5.

Stillwater Area School Board Tom Lehmann, lehmannt@stillwaterschools.org Kathy Buchholz, buchholzk@stillwaterschools.org Amy Burback, burbacka@stillwaterschools.org George Hoeppner, hoeppnerg@stillwaterschools.org Paula O’Loughlin, oloughlinp@stillwaterschools.org Shelley Pearson, pearsons@stillwaterschools.org Mike Ptacek, ptacekm@stillwaterschools.org Central Services and Enrollment Office 1875 Greeley St. S., Stillwater 651-351-8340 stillwaterschools.org

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Contact Stillwater Area Public Schools Withrow Elementary School 10158 122nd St. N., Hugo 651-351-8800 stillwaterschools.org/withrow

Early Childhood

651-351-6800 stillwaterschools.org/lilylake

Early Childhood Family Center 1111 Holcombe St. S., Stillwater 651-351-4000 stillwaterschools.org/ECFC

Marine Elementary School 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix 651-351-8870 stillwaterschools.org/marine

Elementary schools

Oak Park Elementary School 6355 Osman Ave. N., Stillwater 651-351-8600 stillwaterschools.org/oakpark

Oak-Land Junior High School 820 Manning Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-351-8500 stillwaterschools.org/OLJH

Rutherford Elementary School 115 Rutherford Road, Stillwater 651-351-6400 stillwaterschools.org/rutherford

Stillwater Junior High School 523 W. Marsh St., Stillwater 651.351.6905, stillwaterschools.org/SJHS

Afton-Lakeland Elementary School 475 St. Croix Trail S., Lakeland 651-351-6500 stillwaterschools.org/aftonlakeland Andersen Elementary School 309 N. Fourth St., Bayport 651-351-6600 stillwaterschools.org/andersen Lake Elmo Elementary School 11030 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo 651-351-6700 stillwaterschools.org/lakeelmo Lily Lake Elementary School 2003 W. Willard St., Stillwater

Stonebridge Elementary School 900 N. Owens St., Stillwater 651-351-8700 stillwaterschools.org/stonebridge Valley Crossing Community School 9900 Park Crossing, Woodbury 651-702-5700 nemetro.k12.mn.us/vccs

Secondary schools

Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater 651-351-8040 stillwaterschools.org/SAHS St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center 5640 Memorial Ave. N., Suite A, Stillwater 651-351-8464 stillwaterschools.org/ALC

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Families have multiple education options With several private and charter schools nearby, parents in the St. Croix Valley have choices of where to enroll their children in preschool to high school.

New Heights School in Stillwater is a charter school that opened in 1993 and is the third-oldest charter school in the nation. It serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade and offers smaller class sizes than traditional schools, which allows teachers to give students more individual attention. Students enrolled at New Heights often show dramatic growth in areas once difficult for them.

St. Croix Preparatory Academy in Baytown Township is a K-12 public charter school that opened in 2004 and now serves more than 1,100 students. Located on 59 acres of land, St. Croix Prep offers a demanding classical, liberal arts curriculum with emphasis on development of each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal character and leadership qualities. St. Croix Prep offers 11 varsity athletic programs and numerous extra curricular activities in performing arts, music, academics, government and more.

St. Croix Catholic School is a kindergarten through eighth grade faith-based school, which also offers a preschool program. The school seeks to develop the

whole child, mind, body and spirit. St. Croix Catholic is also one of the first Catholic Schools in Minnesota to offer a STEM-based curriculum (science, technology, engineering and math).

Since 1974, Salem Lutheran School in Stillwater has sought to instill Christian values in students while pursuing academic excellence. It serves children in preschool through eighth grade.

New Heights School 614 W. Mulberry St., Stillwater 651-439-1962 or newheightsschool.com Salem Lutheran School 14940 62nd St. N., Stillwater 651-439-7831 or salemlutheranschool.org St. Croix Catholic School 621 St. Third St., Stillwater 651-439-5581 or stcroixcatholic.org St. Croix Preparatory Academy 4260 Stagecoach Trail N., Baytown Township 651-395-5900 or stcroixprep.org 21

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Ascension Episcopal Church 214 N. Third St., Stillwater 651-439-2609

Common Ground Church 1024 N. Stillwater Blvd., Lake Elmo 651-748-7984

Guardian Angels Catholic Church 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale 651-738-2223

Bethany Evangelical Covenant Church 6490 Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater 651-439-9449

Crosswinds Community Church 9125 Newgate Ave. N. Stillwater 651-351-7676

Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton 15730 Afton Blvd., Afton 651-436-1138

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 490 N. Fourth St., Bayport 651-439-3450

Family of Christ Lutheran Church 285 County Road E. Houlton, Wis. 715-549-6140

North Lakes Community Church 5525 Memorial Ave. N., Oak Park Heights 651-439-7733

Calvary Assembly of God 5805 Osgood Ave. N., Oak Park Heights 651-439-7238

First Presbyterian Church 6201 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater 651-439-4380

Oak Hill Campus of Woodbury Lutheran 9050 60th St. N., Hwy. 36, Grant 651-770-3618

Christ Lutheran Church 11194 36th St. N., Lake Elmo 651-777-2881

First United Methodist Church 813 Myrtle St., Stillwater 651-439-1880

Oakridge Community Church 610 County Road 5 651-439-4882

Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth St., Marine on St. Croix 651-433-3222

Grace Baptist Church 12721 75th St. N., Stillwater 651-430-3132

Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church 1616 W. Olive St., Stillwater 651-439-5704

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People’s Congregational Church 309 N. Third St., Bayport 651-439-5667

St. Croix Valley Church 16600 Seventh St. S., Lakeland 651-436-8691

St. Peter Lutheran Church 880 Neal Ave. S., Afton 651-436-3357

River Valley Christian Church 5900 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-430-9950

St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting (Quakers) 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights 651-342-7549

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 111 E. Orleans St., Stillwater 651-439-2160

Rockpoint Church 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-770-3172

Stillwater Evangelical Free Church 7671 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater 651-439-0433

Stillwater Evangelical Free Church 7671 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater 651-439-0433

Salem Lutheran Church 14940 62nd St. N., Stillwater 651-439-7831

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 5274 Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater 651-439-5408

Trinity Lutheran Church 115 N. Fourth St., Stillwater 651-439-7400

Seventh Day Adventist Church 517 Fifth St. N., Stillwater 651-439-7977

St. Lucas Community Church 1195 Manning Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-436-6021

True Life Christian Church 901 Third St. S., Stillwater 651-439-1447

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 14107 Hudson Road S., Afton 651-436-8248

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 423 S. Fifth St., Stillwater 651-439-1270

Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls N8010 Hwy. 65, River Falls, Wis. 715-425-5115

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi 651-426-3261

St. Michael’s Catholic Church 611 S. Third St., Stillwater 651-439-4400

Valley Baptist Church 860 St. Croix Trail S. Lakeland 651-436-5278

St. Charles Catholic Church 409 N. Third St., Bayport 651-439-4511

St. Paul Lutheran Church 609 S. Fifth St., Stillwater 651-439-5970

Watermark Church 523 Marsh St. W., Stillwater 218-330-4166

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Lakeview Hospital provides quality care For the past 135 years, Lakeview Hospital has been serving the eastern Twin Cities metro area and western Wisconsin. Currently, the nonprofit hospital has 98 beds.

Accredited by the Joint Commission, Lakeview is known for receiving some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the area. It is a five-time Top 100 Hospital award winner.

Lakeview offers a full range of medical, surgical, outpatient and outreach services. Specialties include orthopedic surgery, a birth center, emergency care, general surgery and more.

In 2014 the birth center received an America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Obstetrics Women’s Choice Award. The Women’s Choice Award is the first national award based on the recommendations and preferences of women. Hospitals qualify for this selective annual list based on a proprietary scoring process that incorporates a national standardized survey of patients’ perspectives of hospital care reported by the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services.

Lakeview has a state-of-the-art heart center with enhanced diagnostic imaging and specialty clinic offerings. A cardiologist is available at the hospital Monday through Friday to provide outpatient consulting and follow-up care.

Lakeview also offers cardiology, a breast health center, emergency medicine, home care/hospice, a hospitalist program, a laboratory, a sleep center, nurse midwives, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology, a retail pharmacy, physical medicine, pulmonology and radiology.

Recently Lakeview became an approved prescription drug drop-off site, providing residents a convenient way to dispose of medication they no longer need.

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Festivals offer fun for all ages The St. Croix Valley has an abundance of festivals and events to entertain young and old.

Last year marked the return of Stillwater’s city festival 80 years after the city’s original, which was known as Lumberjack Days. Now rebranded as Stillwater Log Jam, the festival is gearing up for its second year back.

The local nonprofit that planned Log Jam succeeded in returning to the festival’s roots as a community gathering. A soap box derby and lumberjack shows were among the most popular events, along with nightly musical acts. Planners intend to build on last year’s success and put on another communitydriven and family-friendly event in 2015.

In addition to Log Jam, the area offers a myriad of other events. The Stillwater Harvest Festival includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, a pumpkin drop, a pumpkin regatta and a chili cook-off. The Huff ‘n’ Puff Days softball tournament draws crowds to Lake

Elmo, and Bayport hosts Derby Days. Below are a handful of the activities available in the St. Croix Valley this year.

2015 events and festivals Brewers Bazaar in Stillwater, May 16 Rivertown Art Festival in Stillwater, May 30 Strawberry Festival in Afton, June 27-28 Stillwater Log Jam, July 17-19 Huff ‘n’ Puff Days in Lake Elmo, Aug. 6-9 Square Lake Film and Music Festival in May Township, Aug. 8 Washington County Blue Grass Festival in Lake Elmo, Sept. 12 Derby Days and Taste of Bayport in Bayport, Sept. 19 Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz Festival in Stillwater, Oct. 3-4 Stillwater Harvest Fest in Stillwater Oct. 10-11 Victorian Christmas at the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater, Nov. 20-22 Lighting of the Green in Bayport, Dec. 2 Hometown for the Holidays in Stillwater, weekends in December

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Fire departments are staying up to date Three quality fire departments protect area homes and businesses.

The Stillwater Fire Department, now led by Chief Stuart Glaser, has protected the Birthplace of Minnesota since 1872, The department is configured as a combination fire department with 11 full-time staff and 30 volunteer, paid-on-call staff, who protect 61 square miles.

A new Stillwater Fire Station is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2015, near 75th Street North and Maryknoll Drive. It will be attached to the National Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stillwater Readiness Center, better known as the new Stillwater armory, scheduled to be complete in 2016. The new station will be about twice the size of the current facility. The fire department will benefit from the armoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities, such as a gym and classrooms. In addition, the new fire station will allow the city to remodel the current space and use it for the police department.

The Bayport Fire Department has served the St. Croix Valley since 1888. It also plans to build a new fire station in 2015 to replace its aging one. The new station is planned for the corner of Stagecoach Trail North and Fifth Avenue. The 23-member paid-on-call volunteer fire department, headed by Chief Mark Swenson, covers an area of about 31 square miles, including Bayport, Baytown Township, Oak Park Heights and West Lakeland Township. It responds to about 1,200 calls per year.

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The Lake Elmo Fire Department, led by Chief Greg Malmquist, has two stations in Lake Elmo. Its employees are on a mission to minimize loss of life and property for the city of Lake Elmo due to fires, man-made and natural disasters, life-threatening situations, medical emergencies and hazardous materials. The Lake Elmo Fire Department members seek to perform these services in a safe, timely and courteous manner by maintaining effective fire prevention, emergency response, fire suppression and training in hazmat, fire, medical and rescue.

Stillwater Fire Department 216 Fourth St. N. Stillwater 651-351-4963 Bayport Fire Department 294 N. Third St., Bayport 651-275-4401 Lake Elmo Fire Station 1 3510 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-770-5006 Lake Elmo Fire Station 2 4259 Jamaca Ave. N., Lake Elmo 651-779-8882

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Law enforcement keeps citizens safe Local law enforcement agencies use their long history of service to protect the public.

The Washington County Sheriff ’s Office was Minnesota’s pioneering agency, with the first sheriff, Phineas Lawrence, serving 1840-1845.

Today Sheriff William Hutton and his staff serve an area of 423 square miles with a population of more than 240,000 people.

The sheriff ’s office is a full-service law enforcement agency providing services to all of the cities and townships in the county. It also contracts with the cities of Afton, Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland Shores, Scandia, St. Croix Beach, St. Mary’s Point, Lakeland, Mahtomedi and Willernie for additional law enforcement services.

Founded in 1854, the 161-year-old Stillwater police department is now led by Chief John Gannaway. The department’s primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for residents. Stillwater Police also provide a school resource officer to Stillwater Junior High School.

The Oak Park Heights Police Department is the first response to all public safety incidents within its city. Chief Brian DeRosier leads the department,

which also provides a school resource officer to Stillwater Area High School.

Chief Laura Eastman heads the Bayport Police Department. It has been protecting the city since the department was founded in 1943, when the council approved hiring one night watchman. The department provides an array of services from animal control to patrol and investigation.

Bayport Police Department 294 N. Third St., Bayport 651-275-4400 Oak Park Heights Police 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights 651-439-4723 Stillwater Police Department 216 Fourth St. N., Stillwater 651-351-4900 Washington County Sheriff’s Office 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater 651-430-7600 31

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Options for seniors abound in the valley With an abundance of housing options and services for seniors, the beautiful yet convenient St. Croix Valley is a golden choice for the golden years.

The nonprofit Community Thread offers two senior centers in the St. Croix Valley, one in Stillwater and one in Bayport.

The Stillwater Senior Center offers a variety of programs to meet everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and interests.

Whether you like table games like bridge, cribbage or bunco, or want to experience an oil painting open studio, book club discussions or energizing aerobics, you can find them here. Seniors can also get information on community volunteer opportunities, senior support services, resource and referral information, technical support and defensive driving classes.

The Bayport Senior Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs are designed to meet the needs of a smaller community with creative and entertaining programs. It offers a place for socialization, recreation and volunteerism. Programs offered include aerobics, card parties, mah jong, waffle breakfasts, bingo and beginning bridge. Both centers offer welcoming settings to meet friends, learn new skills and stay connected

with others.

In addition to senior activities, the area has quality housing options.

Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights is a comprehensive senior living community including town homes, senior apartments, assisted living, memory care and a care center with traditional long-term care, skilled memory care and transitional care.

Croixdale senior living has been a part of the Bayport community for decades. It offers residents apartment-style living and memory care facilities in a desirable river valley location.

Other options include Oak Park Senior Living and Oak Ridge Place in Oak Park Heights. Select Senior Living of Stillwater is expected to open this year.

Bayport Senior Center 263 N. Third St., Bayport 651-275-8907 Stillwater Senior Center 2300 Orleans St. N., Stillwater 651-439-9159

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Brown’s Creek Trail connects to Gateway In 2014, the DNR completed the 5.9-mile Brown’s Creek State Trail. The highly anticipated path runs through the city of Grant and connects with the Gateway Trail, allowing users to go from the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater to the Mississippi River. The Gateway State Trail, is a popular 18mile route that begins in St. Paul.

For about two miles, the Brown’s Creek Trail runs alongside Brown’s Creek, a designated trout stream. About a mile runs parallel to the St. Croix River, offering beautiful views of Minnesota’s only river that’s part of the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers system. The trail also passes parks, golf courses and other scenic areas, as well as historical markers.

Although it’s primarily intended for pedestrians and bicycles, the Brown’s Creek Trail allows horseback-riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on some sections. In the winter, the western portion of the trail, between the Gateway Trail and the Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve is groomed for crosscountry skiing. The eastern section between the na-

ture preserve and downtown Stillwater is packed for walking, snowshoeing and skiing. Horse passes and ski passes are required.

Formerly belonging to the Minnesota Zephyr train line, the rail corridor where the trail now lies was purchased in 2012 by the DNR and Washington County. The trail has also been supported financially by the Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association and other charitable donations. Railroad tracks and ties were removed from the train line in the fall of 2012.

The DNR and its partners plan to celebrate the completion of the trail at a special event on Saturday, June 6, 2015, in conjunction with National Trails Day. Parking is available at Main and Laurel Street East in downtown Stillwater; at Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve at the southwest corner of McKusick Road and Neal Avenue in Stillwater; and under the Gateway State Trail bridge over Highway 96 near Lake Masterman in Grant.

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Cool craft beer is hot in Stillwater Since the 2011 “Surly” bill that allowed beer brewers to sell pints of their products in brewery taprooms, the craft beer market has been taking hold in the St. Croix Valley.

Lift Bridge Brewery has brewed beer at its Tower Drive location for more than four years and has grown quickly. In addition to offering weekend tours of the brewing facility, the company sells its beer in an on-site taproom.

In 2014 the company expanded its in-house brewing capacity by 75 percent by purchasing more warehouse space. In addition to its regular on-tap beer lineup of Farm Girl Saison, Crosscut Pale Ale, Chestnut Hill Brown Ale and Hop Dish IPA, Lift Bridge brings out seasonal and special batches of beer for patrons to try. Lift Bridge beer is sold in about 30 local restaurants and almost every liquor store.

New in 2014, Maple Island Brewery opened its doors in downtown Stillwater on Main Street. Located next door to Northern Winery, the brewery was once an empty hardware store. Owner and operator Frank Fabio turned it into a beer taproom — complete with brewing kettles.

Featuring beers with names like Mind Funk Kolsch and Cup of Joe Freak Show, Maple Island Brewery hosts live music events and is a short distance from the St. Croix River.

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Stillwater brewer Joseph Wolf, the Joseph Brewing Company does not have a taproom — it has taken its beer to the street. The BierCycle is a bike just for downtown Stillwater and can hold up to 10 pedalers and three non-pedalers. This bike also features a motor for groups that may need a little help. The bike trip includes a tour guide to steer the BierCycle, assist riders and point out fun things to see and do in downtown Stillwater. The beer is also available at some local establishments.

St. Croix Brewing Co. has plans to open a microbrewery and taproom in Stillwater in 2015.

Lift Bridge Brewing Company 1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater 888-430-2337 liftbridgebrewery.com Maple Island Brewing 225 Main St. N., Stillwater 651-430-0044 mapleislandbrewing.com Joseph Wolf Brewing Company 222 Commercial St., Suite 2, Stillwater 651-300-2030 josephwolfbrewing.com BierCycleAdventures.com

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Golfers have plenty of course options There is no shortage of golf options in the St. Croix Valley for players of all abilities and budgets.

A long-time favorite on the St. Croix Valley golf scene, Stillwater Oaks reopened under new management and a new name in 2014. Formerly known as Sawmill Golf Club, the 18-hole, par-70 course public facility is just west of Stillwater.

Another popular course is Loggers Trail Golf Course. The 18-hole championship course stretches to 7,300 yards to challenge the most accomplished players, yet remains playable for higher handicap golfers.

Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater offers something for everyone with its nine-hole, par-29 executive course across the street from a well-manicured 18-hole facility. The course features a driving range, large putting green and banquet facilities.

StoneRidge Golf Club is an upscale links-style layout with bent grass tees, fairways and greens, and playing conditions that rival the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finer private clubs. StoneRidge annually ranks among the top public courses in Minnesota.

Once reserved for 3M employees, retirees and their family members, Tartan Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo has opened its doors to the public in recent years. Its 27 holes are increasingly popular.

Also in Lake Elmo, Country Air Golf Park provides unique options for golfers all year with an 18hole pitch-and-putt golf course with holes ranging from 35 to 90 yards.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear during play where Applewood Hills Golf

Course came up with its name. The 18-hole, par-62 golf course is routed through an apple orchard and remains a favorite among beginners, couples and families.

Cimarron Park Golf Course is a moderately priced nine-hole, par-3 course in Lake Elmo.

Afton Alps is a popular ski and snowboard area during the winter months, but also offers 18 holes of golf once the snow melts. The par-72 layout features a mostly flat front nine and a more hilly back nine.

Just across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin are St. Croix National and Bristol Ridge, both near Somerset, and White Eagle Golf Club north of Hudson.

In addition to the many public options, Stillwater Country Club, Indian Hills Golf Club and Dellwood Hills Golf Club offer pristine conditions and other amenities expected from a private club membership.

Public golf courses Afton Alps Golf Course, Afton, 651-436-1320 Applewood Hills Golf Course, Grant, 651-439-7276 Bristol Ridge Golf Course, Somerset, Wis., 888-872-5596 Cimarron Park Golf Course, Lake Elmo, 651-436-6188 Country Air Golf Park, Lake Elmo, 651-436-7888 Loggers Trail Golf Course, Grant, 651-439-7862 Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater, 651-436-6981 St. Croix National, Somerset, Wis., 715-247-4200 Stillwater Oaks, Grant, 651-439-0212 StoneRidge Golf Club, Stillwater, 651-436-4653 Tartan Park Golf Club, Lake Elmo, 651-733-3480 White Eagle Golf Club, Hudson, Wis., 715-549-4653 39

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New bridge will make travel easier With a target completion date in 2016, the new St. Croix Crossing bridge connecting Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, Wis., promises easier travel in the Stillwater area. It’s also expected to usher in further economic development.

The four-lane bridge will replace the Stillwater Lift Bridge, which will become part of an additional eight-and-a-half miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails added to the project area in Minnesota and Wisconsin by 2017.

Crews completed the bridge pier foundations — everything below the water surface — in December 2013 and a majority of the Minnesota approach work in 2014. The project also made progress on constructing the bridge piers above water, and crews began casting segments for the bridge deck, which will be placed in 2015-16.

In 2015, construction will continue on the bridge piers and the Wisconsin approach, and the bridge deck will begin to take shape. Crews will complete Minnesota approach work by summer 2015.

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working hard to keep the public informed about the project. In early 2015, it released the first in a series of five videos answering the question, “How did they do that?” The video explains how crews completed the work below the surface of the water. Other videos will be released as the project progresses.

The department is also partnering with St. Croix Boat & Packet to offer boat tours of the construction zone.

To connect with the project, visit mndot.gov/stcroixcrossing to sign up for weekly email updates and to check out the webcam; call the project hotline at 1-855-GO-CROIX; or follow the project on Facebook (facebook.com/saintcroixcrossingmndot) and on Twitter @stcroixcrossing. The public is also welcome to stop by the project office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

St. Croix Crossing project office 1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater 1-855-462-7649 mndot.gov/stcroixcrossing

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Nonprofits help neighbors in need Neighbors support each other in the St. Croix Valley. The strong sense of community is apparent in the organizations dedicated to helping those in need.

One prominent Stillwater-based nonprofit is FamilyMeans. It has branch offices in the Twin Cities, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

FamilyMeans offers a variety of services and programs for individuals and families. Services include debt management, credit counseling and financial education; counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups; and caregiver support that includes both in-home respite and group respite options. In addition, FamilyMeans offers a wide range of support groups for each of these service areas.

United Way of Washington County-East, is also based in Stillwater. The organization’s mission is to unite the community and local resources to give each person the opportunity to build a better life. It focuses on youth, basic needs, health and self-sufficiency.

Valley Outreach in Stillwater is a community-supported nonprofit that began as a food shelf in 1983.

Today, it helps St. Croix Valley residents in need of

food, clothing, emergency financial assistance and other support. The organization serves more than 400 families a month, and last year it distributed enough food for 575,000 meals, gave out 38,099 items of clothing, approved $75,000 in emergency funding and connected 2,643 individuals with resource support. Valley Outreach’s “Better Shelf for Better Health” model makes it easy for clients to select healthy and nutritious items for meals.

FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Ave., Stillwater 651-439-4840 United Way of Washington County-East 1825 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-3838 Valley Outreach 1911 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-430-2739

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