Rivertown Animal Hospital is a Fear Free veterinary clinic in Stillwater, Minnesota, delivering comprehensive treatment and services to cats and dogs in the greater Twin Cities metro. We are committed to providing compassionate, exceptional care for your pets and place a premium on patient safety, pain management and overall comfort.
After all, your pet is a member of your family and deserves our very best.
Rivertown Animal Hospital is a Fear Free veterinary clinic in Stillwater, Minnesota, delivering comprehensive treatment and services to cats and dogs in the greater Twin Cities metro. We are committed to providing compassionate, exceptional care for your pets and place a premium on patient safety, pain management and overall comfort.
After all, your pet is a member of your family and deserves our very best.
General Care
General Care
Vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea and tick prevention
Vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea and tick prevention
Wellness Care
Wellness Care
Wellness exams, surgical services, diet and nutrition, dental care
Wellness exams, surgical services, diet and nutrition, dental care
Cat Friendly Services
Cat Friendly Services
We love cats as much as you do and that is why we are a Gold-Certified Cat Friendly Practice
We love cats as much as you do and that is why we are a Gold-Certified Cat Friendly Practice
Rivertown Animal Hospital has a convenient online store where you can order your pet’s food, medication, and many other products and have them shipped right to your front door!
Rivertown Animal Hospital has a convenient online store where you can order your pet’s food, medication, and many other products and have them shipped right to your front door!
Rivertown Animal Hospital has a convenient online store where you can order your pet’s food, medication, and many other products and have them shipped right to your front door!
Visit our clinic website and click on our Vetsource shopping link.
Visit our clinic website and click on our Vetsource shopping link.
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 Derby Days in Bayport and Lumberjack Days in downtown Stillwater bring the community together during the summer. In the winter, residents can adventure out to the various parks located in the St. Croix River Valley to crosscountry ski or attend a tree lighting ceremony in town.
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 one of 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.
The Stillwater Lift Bridge & Pedestrian Plaza
The Stillwater Lift Bridge was constructed in 1931 and its initial cost was determined to be $460,174. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. When the Lift Bridge still allowed vehicle traffic, almost 18,000 cars daily traveled across the bridge located on Chestnut Street in downtown Stillwater, but that changed in 2017 with the opening of the St. Croix Crossing bridge.
The St. Croix Crossing spans the St. Croix River between Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin. It connects Minnesota State Highway 36 and Wisconsin State Highway 64. The total project costs were estimated to be around $646 million, one of the most expensive single bridge projects in U.S. history.
Built in 2017, the bridge was built to replace the 90-yearold Stillwater Lift Bridge. It promised faster, more reliable passage between Minnesota and Wisconsin. By connecting highways on either side of the river, planners said the crossing will streamline commerce between the two states. The new set up would save drivers time, ease congestion in downtown Stillwater and promote economic and population growth in western Wisconsin.
The Stillwater Lift Bridge was reconstructed to be a part of what is now a part of a 4.7-mile Loop Trail for pedestrians and cyclists. It serves as the northern link between the two states. The Lift Bridge continues to rise for boat traffic from May 15 to Oct. 15 each year.
What was once the entrance to the lift bridge is now a pedestrian plaza in downtown Stillwater. The Chestnut Street Plaza opened in June 2023 and is situated between Main Street and Water Street. It allows residents and visitors easy access to the Loop Trail and the river. The plaza is a two-block pedestrian walkaway lined with benches and trees. Since the closure of the bridge to vehicles, the plaza has become a place to rest, stroll or sometimes even dance at Stillwater’s “Dance Here, Dine Here” event.
The Chestnut Street Plaza project was largely paid for by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, with the city of Stillwater pitching in about a quarter of the nearly $3.2 million construction cost. It will remain permanently closed to vehicles.
The Stillwater Lift Bridge was constructed in 1931.
Photos by Paul Dols
The bridge continues to rise for boat traffic from May-October.
Community Calendar
Stillwater Farmers Market
When: 7:30 am-noon Saturdays, June -Oct.
Where: Corner of 3rd St. and Pine St. across from the courthouse
Details: Local vendors offering flowers vegetables, fruit, honey, crafts and other specialties. Contact: 651-704-9996 or localharvest.org
Cruisin’ on the Croix Hot Rod & Vintage Car Show
When: 4-9 p.m. every other
Wednesday June 12-Sept. 18
Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater
Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities. Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com
Bayport Farmers Market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 17 -Oct. 14
Where: The Village Green, 498 3rd St. N., Bayport, adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library
Details: Locally grown produce, local vendors and artisans, live music, kids activities. Contact: 612-518-7110 or bayportfarmersmarket.com
Food Truck Extravaganza
When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 15
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater
Details: Community event includes 40 food trucks, beer and wine tent, marketplace, live music, and kids activities. $10/person; children under 5 are free. Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com
Afton Strawberry Festival
When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday,
June 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday June 23
Where: Town Square Park, Afton
Details: Artists, flea market vendors, live music, food and fun for the entire family. Contact: exploreafton.com/ strawberry-festival
Lift Bridge Road Race
When: 7 a.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Washington Park, Stillwater
Details: 10 mile, 10K and 5K race through residential Stillwater to Lift Bridge Brewery. $50-$65 Contact: runstillwater.com
Fireworks at Lowell Park
When: 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater
Details: Fireworks show over the St. Croix River at 10 p.m.
Marine on St. Croix Fourth of July Celebration
When: Thursday, July 4 - Running race starts at 9:15 a.m. - Parade at noon
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. Thursday, 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 9-Aug. 13
Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater
Details: Free family event includes
market vendors, food, music, stage performances; family movie at dusk.
Contact: summertuesdays.com
Lumberjack Days
When: Mid-July - Dates to be determined
Where: Lowell Park, 101 Water St., Stillwater
Details: Past events have included live concerts, fireworks, parade, 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 31-Aug. 4
Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater
Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, bingo, talent show, grandstand events, motor sports, rides.
Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org
Relay for Life of Stillwater
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N., Stillwater
Details: Raise money for the American Cancer Society and celebrate local cancer survivors. Contact: acsevents.org
Bridge the Valley Bike Rally
When: 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11
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. Adults $40; Youth 6 to 18
$25; Family $90; Under 5 free. Contact: sunrotary.org
North Hudson Pepper Fest
When: Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 16-18
Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson
Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Pepper Fest button required for entry. $5 at gate; $4 in advance.
Contact: 715-386-0797 or pepperfest.org
Scandia Taco Daze
When: Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. and various locations in downtown Scandia.
Details: Annual community festival includes tacos, parade, dodgeball tourney, beer garden, arts and crafts, car and tractor show.
fine art, live music, food wine and beer garden, crafts and activities for kids.
Contact: exploreafton.com/art-inthe-park
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6
Where: Lowell Park, Downtown 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
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. Advance registration required.
Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us
Nutcracker Suite Ballet
When: Nov. 29, Dec. 1
Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701
Stillwater Blvd. N., Stillwater
Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students from St. Croix Ballet.
Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com
Hometown for the Holidays
When: First three 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
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Arts and Culture in the Valley
The St. Croix Valley has many festivals, art shows and entertainment for residents to enjoy. In the summer, residents can adventure out to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Food Truck Extravaganza, which features over 40 different foods from across Minnesota.
When the leaves begin to change, the city of Stillwater hosts the Rivertown Fall Art Festival on the banks of the St. Croix River. The art festival showcases over 150 artists who hand craft specialty items from various categories. Adventure out during the winter to Hometown for the Holidays, a monthlong event in Stillwater. During the month of December, downtown Stillwater has opportunities to get into the holiday spirit with a tree lighting
ceremony, a gingerbread house building contest and a breakfast with Santa at the Afton House Inn. When the snow has finally melted away and the sun comes out, residents can take a ride down the St. Croix River on one of Stillwater’s River Boats and enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner.
In May, pottery studios located in the St. Croix River Valley open their doors for a weekend for the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tours. The tour features renowned ceramic artists in the U.S. as well as a few international artists. It’s a chance to see the work of some of the premiere potters in the U.S. and get a look inside the idyllic setting of a few select rural pottery studios. Many people travel far to see so many accomplished artists in one place,
but it also gives residents of Minnesota a chance to meet with some of the country’s finest artists in their own backyard.
Down the road is the town of Bayport, which offers a wide variety of activities all year long. The town kicks off summer with an ice cream social at Mabel’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shop at the beginning of June. Residents from the valley can gather fresh fruits, vegetables and crafts from the Bayport Farmers Market that begins in June and ends in the middle of October. On the third weekend of September, the town puts on Derby Days hosted by the Bayport Community Action League. The weekend includes a scavenger hunt, live music, food trucks, outdoor games and more.
The Journeymen Chorus is a men’s barbershop chorus. Contributed
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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
White Bear Center for the Arts
4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
ArtReach St. Croix: Historic Courthouse
224 N 4th St, Stillwater 651-4391465 or artreachstcroix.org
The Phipps Center for the Arts: 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI. 715386-2305 or thephipps.org.
Art Markets (Seasonal)
Marketfest
Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays, June - July. Marketfestwbl.com
Arts in the Park Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays, June-Aug. ci.forest-lake.mn.us/192/arts-inthe-park
Summer
Tuesdays
Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays, July-Aug. summertuesdays.com.
Beaches That Offer
Swimming
(See parks for descriptions of other local beaches.)
Bellaire Beach
2499 South Shore Boulevard, White Bear Township
Big Marine Park
17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on
St. Croix. Some 400 linear feet of sandy beach, restrooms, changing rooms, vending machines, picnic area, nearby playground.
Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes
7373 Main St., Lino Lakes. Swimming beach, playground, trails.
1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Swimming beach, restrooms, picnic area, playground.
Mahtomedi Beach
1045 Park Ave., Mahtomedi. Memorial Beach: 5000 Lakeview Ave, White Bear Lake. Swimming beach, playground.
Square Lake Park
15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier; clear water for scuba diving.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach
5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables, boat launch.
Bicycle Rentals
Herman Electric Bike Rental
209 Main St. S., Stillwater. 651342-1914
Wahoo Adventures: Bicycle rentals and tours. 651-280-7299 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
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or bridgeportmarine.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, 651-439-9000 or stillwater boatclub.com.
Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain
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, MayOct.
Your Boat Club
Locations on White Bear Lake (4424 Lake Ave S.), Forest Lake (97 NE 1st St.), and the St. Croix River (514 Alder St. E., Stillwater). Offers boating memberships at 10 locations throughout Minnesota. 612-208-1800
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Boat Cruises (St. Croix River)
St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234.
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
220 South St., Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings and receptions. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.
Gondola Romantica
425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater, MN. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com.
The Admiral
4424 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Public cruises on White Bear Lake, admiralswbl.com. or 651-426-3444.
Marinas
Bayport Marina
200 Fifth Ave. S., Bayport. 651439-2040 or bayportmarina.com
Boom Site: 9369 St Croix trail N, Stillwater bridgeportmarine.com
Beach House Marina
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Ole Sawmill Marina
2009 Lake St. N., Stillwater. 608-412-1507 or facebook.com/ OleSawmillMarina
River Park Marina:
340 Lake St., Bayport. Store-andlaunch dry dock. 651-275-0229 or bridgeportmarine.com
Stillwater Marina
575 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5658 or stillwatermarinadrystack.com.
Sunnyside Marina
6413 St. Croix Trail N., Stillwater. 651-439-2118 or sunnysidemarina. com
Tally’s Dockside
4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks. com
Timm’s Marina and Campground
9080 N. Jewel Lane, Forest Lake. Timmsmarina.com or 651-4643890.
Wolf Marine Inc.
514 East Alder St., Highways 95 and 96, Stillwater. 651-439-2341 or wolfmarine.net
Your Boat Club
Locations on White Bear Lake (4424 Lake Ave S.), Forest Lake (97 NE 1st St.), and the St. Croix River (514 Alder St. E., Stillwater). Offers boating memberships at 10 locations throughout Minnesota. 612-208-1800
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 Trail N, Stillwater bridgeportmarine.com
Beach House Marina
101 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-2750779 or bridgeportmarine.com
Beanie’s Marina
16777 N. Seventh St., Lakeland. 651-400-9383 or beaniesmarina. com. Located just below the I-94 bridge in Lakeland. Fee to launch.
7 miles south of Afton on Stagecoach Trail. Fee to enter park, but no fee to use access. 651-430-8240
Windmill Marina
16065 32nd St. S., Afton. 651-4367744 or windmillmarina.com
Full service public launch ramp for a fee..
Breweries/ Distilleries
Forge and Foundry Distillery
223 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651342-2242 or forgeand foundrydistillery.com.
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. Located at Aamodt’s Apple Farm. thorshardcider.com or 612-3450137.
Disc Golf
Brown’s Creek Park
Corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave., Stillwater. 651-296-6157
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Lakewood Hills Park
2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. Has a 14-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods.
Farmers Markets (seasonal)
Bayport
2:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays JuneOctober, The Village Green, 498 3rd St. N., Bayport.
Forest Lake
Tuesdays at Lakeside Park, 95 East Broadway Ave., downtown Forest Lake.
Shoreview
Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. Shoreview Community Center, lowerlevel parking lot and pavilion, 4580 N. Victoria St. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Stillwater
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon, corner of 3rd and Pine Street across from courthouse. 651-704-9996 or localharvest.com.
White Bear Lake
Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon, Clark St., between 2nd and 4th Street. 651747-3650 or whitebearlake.org.
Farms and Gardens
Aamodt’s Apple Farm Inc. 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm.com
Afton Apple Orchard
14421 90th St. S., Afton. Pick your own strawberries. 651-436-8385
Anderson Iris Gardens
22179 Keather Ave. N., Forest Lake. 651-433-5268
Applecrest Orchards
7306 24th Ave., Hugo. 651-5835209
Autumnwood Farm
19435 Granada Ave. N., Forest Lake. Family farm and on-site micro creamery that sells dairy products. 651-464-0776 or autumnwoodfarmllc.com
Axdahl’s Garden Farm
7452 Manning Ave., Stillwater. Minnesota-grown produce and CSA. 651-439-3134
The Berry Patch
10456 192nd St. N., Forest Lake. Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. 651433-3448
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater
9450 Mendel Rd. N., Stillwater, Minn. 651-351-0492 or blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com
Hassu Lintu Emu Ranch
15554 Zodiac St., Forest Lake. 651-464-7866
With the St. Croix river as a backdrop, popular local band “Kiss the Tiger” plays a summertime concert in Stillwater’s Lowell Park.
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Arts, Culture & Recreation
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd. in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-4297202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com
Golf CoursesPublic
Applewood Hills Public Golf Course
11840 60th St. N., Stillwater. 651439-7276. applewoodhillsgolf.com
Castlewood Golf Course
7060 Scandia Tr. N., Forest Lake. 651-982-4707. castlewood.golf
Loggers Trail Golf Club
11950 80th St. N., Stillwater. 651439-7862. loggerstrail.com
Oak Glen Golf Club
1599 McKusick Rd., Stillwater. 651-439-6981. oakglengolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.
Golf CoursesPrivate
Dellwood Country Club
29 Highway 96, Dellwood. 651426-3218 or Dellwoodcountryclub. com
Indian Hills Golf Club
6667 Keats Ave. N., Stillwater. 651770-2301 or ihgolf.com
Stillwater Country Club
1421 N. Fourth St., Stillwater. 651439-7979 or sccgolf.com
White Bear Yacht Club
56 Dellwood Ave., Dellwood 651429-4567 or wbyc.com
Historical Societies
Washington County Historical Society
Housed in the Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N, Stillwater. 651-439-2298 or wchsmn.org
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
2228 4th St., housed in the Depot Museum in White Bear Lake. 651407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
Horse and Pony Rides
Exclusive Equine Center
9610 140th St., N., Hugo. 651-9256207 or exclusiveequinecenter.net
Hardwood Creek Farm
2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 651-3185526 or hardwoodcreek.com
Idylwood Farms
11490 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. 612-385-9131 or idylwoodfarms. com
Madline Horsemanship Clinics
12582 Otchipwe Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-468-6050 or madlinehorsemanshipclinics.com
A fireworks display lights up the sky behind the Historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. Paul Dols |
Arts, Culture & Recreation
North Brook Eventing Center
13311 Square Lake Tr., Stillwater. 651-528-9833 or northbrookfarm. com
St. George’s Dressage Academy
9600 60th St. N., Stillwater. 651-795-8427 or stgeorgesdressage.com
Stonegate Farm
11130 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-260-6773 or stonegatefarm. net
Woodloch Stable
5676 170th St. N., Hugo, 651-4291303 or woodlochstable.com
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides
6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-351-0101 or aamodtsballoons. com
Stillwater Balloons
135 Saint Croix Tr. N., Lakeland. 651-439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com
Museums
Afton Historical Society Museum
3165 S. St. Croix Tr., Afton. Free. 651-436-3500 or aftonhistoricalmuseum.com
Hay Lake School and Erickson
Log House Museum
14020 195th St. N. East of the intersection of Olinda Trail North and Old Marine Trail, one mile south of Scandia. 651-433-4014. Open May through October.
Stone House Museum
241 Fifth St., Marine on St. Croix. 651-433-3636
Warden’s House Museum
602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651439-5956. Open May through October. 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 co.washington.mn.us
Music
Lakes Country Chorus
Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. lakecountrychorus.org or 651323-7877
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
(unsupervised unless noted)
Forest Lake Skate Park
28 Forest Blvd. N., Forest Lake
Hugo Skate Park (Lions
Volunteer Park)
5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes quarter pipes, grind rails, concrete ramp features and center pyramid.
Stillwater
2222-2266 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. There are 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard
37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com. Opens mid-November, 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.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Welch Village Ski & Snowboard
26685 County 7 Blvd., Welch., 651-258-4567 or welchvillage. com. Opens mid-November. Sixty trails for skiing and snowboarding. Rentals, ski shop, food service areas, coffee bar, video games, Lookout Cafe, Madd Jaxx Chalet, Black Diamond Bar.
Green Acres Recreation 8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651770-6060 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
Northland Park
2975 75th St. N., Stillwater
Perro Creek Park
374 2nd St. N. Bayport. On Highway 95 and Third Avenue N., Bayport
Staples Par
351 Wilkins St. W., Stillwater
Tablyn Park
Tennis and Pickleball
Cover Park 15000 58th St. N., Oak Park Heights, 651-439-4439
Lily Lake Park 1208 Greeley St. S., Stillwater
8735 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo
Pony Activity Center
5701 Stillwater Blvd., Oak Park Heights. 651-351-8036
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Theatre (Live)
Children’s Performing Arts
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-336-8613 or www. childrensperformingartsmn.org Theatre education for children.
Lakeshore Players Theatre
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-426-3275 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com. Community theatre offers performing arts productions and classes.
Masquers Theatre Company:
Performances at Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Tr. N. 651-464-5823 or masquerstheatre.com
Phipps Center for the Arts:
109 Locust St., Hudson. Also concerts, classes, art exhibitions. 715-386-2305 or thephipps.org
The Zephyr Theatre:
601 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651-342-1542 or 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.
Trolley Tour
Stillwater Trolley Co.
400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. Narrated historic tours of Stillwater. 651-430-0352 or stillwatertrolley.com
Wineries
7 Vines Vineyard
101 Hwy 96, Dellwood. 651-4786300 or 7vinesvineyard.com
Chateau St. Croix
1998 Wisconsin Hwy 87, St.
Croix Falls, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com
Rustic Roots Winery
20168 St. Croix Tr. N., Scandia. 651-433-3311 or rusticroots.wine WineHaven Winery and Vineyard: 10020 Deer Garden Lane, Chisago City. 651-257-1017 or winehaven. com
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.
A variety of wine is offered at the St. Croix Vineyard.
Stillwater Schools: The history behind the logo
Stillwater became the first school district in Minnesota— District 1—in 1850. Stillwater Area Public Schools is also home to the very first schoolhouse in Minnesota. The Lincoln School, now known as Stillwater High School, was built in 1873 at North 2nd Street and Laurel Street. The first graduating class of Stillwater High School accepted diplomas in 1876 with 10 seniors.
The district is made up of seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. It stretches for 30 miles along the St. Croix River and serves residents from Marine on St. Croix to Afton. It serves more than 8,000 students in 18 different communities including Lake Elmo and parts of Woodbury.
According to the Stillwater district website, it is unclear when Stillwater High School adopted their official mascot, the Ponies. The district held multiple different, informal, mascots over the years because the “Kabekoian,” “Stillwater Gazette” and the “Stillwater Arrow,” the former school newspaper, used them interchangeably. In the early years, the football team was often called the “Red and Black.” In time, the term was often referred to as the “Croix” and the “Prison City Eleven” or “Prison City Warriors.”
On Friday, Nov. 5, 1926, Stillwater traveled to Lexington Park for a football game against St. Paul Mechanic Arts. When the dust settled, the smaller
but speedy Black and Red and Croix, ran like “ponies.” In 1945, the football team was called the Ponies while other teams remained the Croix. It wasn’t until 1946 that all school sports available at the time adopted the name the Ponies.
The pony became the football team decal in 1971, and later the high school began to use the logo. An interesting fact about the current logo was that it was created by pony alum Paul Strohbehn. The school district adopted the pony as its official mascot logo in 2014 and is believed to be the only school in the world to use it.
There are also three private schools that serve the area.
The school district has seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and three private schools.
Public Schools
Stillwater Area District 834
Central services and enrollment office
1875 Greeley St., Stillwater, MN 55082
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.
There is plenty of greenspace for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix Valley area. The park systems consist of 10 full-service county, and local parks. Residents and those in surrounding communities can enjoy thousands of acres of parks, fishing piers and walking trails in the area.
Four Minnesota state parks within an hour of the Twin Cities provides residents, campers and day trippers an entry point to the St. Croix. Canoeing, kayaking and other river activities are the strongest attraction at these parks. They also offer great hiking and biking trails, campsites and all manners of wildlife watching.
Throughout the St. Croix Valley area residents can take advantage of multiple Washington County
Parks that offer a little bit of everything. At Big Marine Park, located in Marine on St. Croix, residents can fish off the fishing pier, take a walk on the paved hiking trails, swim in the summer and cross-country ski in the winter. Another park located in the Marine on St. Croix area is William O’Brien State Park. The park is known for its rolling, wooded hills and fishing. Fisherman can catch northern, bass and trout from the fishing pier.
According to the Metropolitan Council, Square Lake Park, located in Stillwater, offers some of the clearest waters in Minnesota, drawing in scuba divers from throughout the region. There is also a boat launch, canoes, a fishing pier and swimming beach for visitors.
In Stillwater, there are a variety of smaller, city parks that are typically open from the middle of April to October. Many have shelters available for residents to rent to host birthday parties, a family picnic and much more.
The most unique park in the Stillwater area is the Teddy Bear Park, located at the corner of South 2nd Street and Nelson Street. Located just one block north of downtown Stillwater, the Teddy Bear Park includes play equipment for children 7 years and younger, indoor bathrooms, three round picnic tables and a gazebo with benches. It also includes sculptures of Teddy Bears, big and small, that allow fun photo opportunities for visitors.
A native plant diplay designed to attract Monarch butterflies at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
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The natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley area is one of its greatest assets. Local residents and neighbors to the east and west enjoy the thousands of acres of parks in the area.
County Parks
Washington County Parks and Trails
24-hour Information Line: 651-430-8368 or parks@ co.washington.mn.us. 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 North Shop Facility, Washington County License Centers and Service Centers, at electronic pay stations 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, crosscountry ski, swimming, picnic shelters, nature programs and play area.
Contact: 651-430-8200
Directions/Location: 17495 N. Manning Trail, Marine on St. Croix; 12 miles northeast of Stillwater on County Rd. 15/Manning Ave.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Description: 2,165 acres; 80 percent of acreage set aside
Parks & Nature
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, crosscountry ski, mountain bike, archery, boat launch, orienteering course, equestrian trails, hiking, play area and more.
Contact: 651-430-8370
Directions/Location: 1515 N. Keats Ave., Lake Elmo; 1 mile north of I-94 and 2.5 miles east of I-694 at the intersection of County Rd. 19 (N. Keats Ave.) and County Road 10 (N. 10th St.).
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
Directions/Location: 11900 N. Norell Ave., Stillwater, MN 55082; County Rd. 55 (N. Norell Ave.) between State Hwy. 96 and County Rd. 7 in Stillwater Township, north of 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
Directions/Location: 15450 N. Square Lake Trail, Stillwater; Located at the intersection of County Rd. 7 and County Rd. 59 in May Township, near Marine on the St. Croix.
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: 1-866-85PARKS or reserve online at stayatmnparks.com.
Directions/Location: 6959 S. Peller Ave., Hastings; Hwy. 95 south of Stillwater, through Afton to S. St. Croix Trail (County Rd. 20).
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
Directions/Location: 16821 N. O’Brien Trail, Marine-on-St. Croix; 12 miles north of Stillwater on Hwy. 95.
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
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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
Directions/Location: 307 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls MN; on the southern edge of Taylors Falls/ St. Croix Falls along the St. Croix River.
City Parks
Stillwater
651-430-8837
City parks are open from approximately April 15 to Oct. 15, dependent on weather. Many have shelters/buildings available to rent.
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. S.
Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve: McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave. Multi-use trail open to hikers, bikers and cross- country skiers. Trail is 5.9 miles long and connects to the Gateway State Tr.
Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park: Open 8 a.m. to sunset. 1900 Myrtle St. W., stillwaterdogpark. com.
Heritage Square Park: Playground, hiking/walking paths. 3380 Heritage Ct., Stillwater, Liberty Parkway and 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. 515 2nd St. N.
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 2nd St. N.
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, 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 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. south of St. Croix Mall.
Cover Park: Tennis courts, skating rink, playground equipment and garden located in the 15366 58th St. N.
Oak Park Crossing: Playground equipment and shelter. 15055 60th St. N
Swager Park: Tennis and basketball courts and a playground. 14290 58th St. N.
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 5th Ave. N.
Parks & Nature
Lakeside Park: Beach, beach house, playground, picnic shelters, charcoal grills, volleyball courts, softball ball field. Boat trailer parking for a fee. 95 Central Ave. East of downtown along the St. Croix River.
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 3rd St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary School and Bayport Library.
Lake Elmo
Carriage Station Park: Walking trails, playground, basketball court, sliding hill. 5036 Marquess Tr.
DeMontreville Park: Basketball court, soccer, football and softball fields and playground. N. 5700
Highlands Tr.
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. 3585 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 Tr.
Reid Park: Lake, ball fields and hiking and biking trails. 11430 N. 30th St.
Embrace Church 16600 S. 7th St., Lakeland 651-436-8691 embracemn.life
First United Methodist
813 W. Myrtle, Stillwater 651-439-1880 fumcstillwater.com
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater 6201 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater 651-439-4380 fpc-stillwater.org
Seventh-Day Adventist
Stillwater Seventh-Day Adventists
301 Laurel St. W., Stillwater 651-439-7977 stillwatermnsda.org
Worship
United Church of Christ
Maplewood Church of Christ
2100 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood 651-482-1305
St. Croix United Church
309 N. 3rd St., Bayport 651-439-5667 peoplescongregational. org
Unitarian
White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church
328 Maple St., Mahtomedi 651-464-2369 whitebearunitarian.org
Community Resources
Emergency
Police: 911 Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911
Poison Emergencies: 1-800-222-1222
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Nursery: 763-591-0100
National Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 800-799-7233
United Way 211: (first call for help) 211 or 800-543-7709
Hazardous Waste Hotline: 651649-5451
Gas leaks or odor: Call 911, then Xcel 800-895-2999
Electricity out: Xcel 800-8954999
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 co.washington.mn.us
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: 651430-6459
Sexual Assault Services; Washington County Crisis Line: 651-777-1117
Mental Health Services; Washington County: 651-4306484
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services; Washington County: 651-430-6561
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.
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
333 Main St. N., Stillwater 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwaterchamber.com
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce serves Stillwater, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Marine on St. Croix and Afton.
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
24-hour crisis & resource line: 612-825-0000
Main: 612-825-0000 or tubman. org
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, programs for youth and support services.
United Way of Washington County East
1825 Curve Crest Blvd., 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
1911 W. Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater
Stillwater Fire Department vehicles parked in Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater. Contributed
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: 3,723 (2022 U.S. Census Bureau)
City Hall: 294 N. 3rd St., Bayport, MN 55003 651-275-4404 or ci.bayport.mn.us
City Staff
Administrator: Matt Kline, 651275-4404, mkline@ci.bayport. mn.us
Assistant Administrator/City Planner: Sara Taylor, 651-2754404, staylor@ci.bayport.mn.us
Public Works Director: Simon Wirth, 651-275-4410, swirth@ ci.bayport.mn.us
Police: Bayport Police Dept., 651-275-4400; Chief Jay Jackson, jjackson@ci.bayport.mn.us
Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; Allen Eisinger, 651-2754401, aeisinger@ci.bayport.mn.us
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.
Post Office: 209 N. 3rd St., Bayport; 651-439-5441
Bayport Community Action League:
bayportcommunityactionleague. com
Bayport Library: 582 N. 4th Street 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: 13,449 (2022 U.S. Census Bureau)
City Hall: 3880 N. Laverne Ave., Lake Elmo, 651-747-3900 or lakeelmo.org
City
Staff
Mayor: Charles Cadenhead, 651-300-9641 or ccadenhead@ lakeelmo.org
Interim City Administrator: Clark Schroeder, cschroeder@lakeelmo. org
Administrative Service Director: Karissa Goers, Kgoers@lakeelmo. org
City Clerk: Julie Johnson, 651-7473914, jjohnson@lakeelmo.org
Building Official: John Taylor, 651747-3910, jtaylor@lakeelmo.org
Public Works Director: Marty Powers, 651-747-3941, mpowers@ lakeelmo.org
Police: Washington County nonemergency dispatch, 651-4399381
Fire: Lake Elmo Fire Dept.; 651747-3930, Chief Dustin Kalis, dkalis@lakeelmo.org.
City Council
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Lake Elmo City Hall. Mayor Charles Cadenhead: ccadenhead@lakeelmo.org
Matt Hien: mhien@lakeelmo.org
Nick Dragisich: ndragisich@ lakeelmo.org
Jeff Holtz: jholtz@lakeelmo.org
Katrina Beckstrom: kbeckstrom@ lakeelmo.org
Other Resources
Lake Elmo Public Library: 3537 Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo. 651275-8515, washcolib.org
Post Office: 3469 N. Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo, 651-777-0219 or 800-275-8777
Marine on St. Croix
Considered Minnesota’s oldest settlement, Marine on St. Croix
The Lake Elmo Library was the first branch of Washington County Library in 1967.
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: 656 (2022 U.S. Census Bureau)
Village Hall: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-3636 or marineonstcroix.org
City Staff
City Clerk: Lynette Peterson, 651433-3636, mosc@cityofmarine. org
Assistant City Clerk: Suzanne Lindgren Dammann, 651-4333636, asstclerk@cityofmarine.org
Public Works: Tommy Boesel, 651755-2197, moscpw@cityofmarine. org
City Resources
Police: Washington County nonemergency dispatch, 651-4399381
Fire: Marine on St. Croix Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Chief Glen Mills, 651-433-3682
City Council
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
Mayor: Kevin Nyenhuis, kevin. nyenhuis@cityofmarine.org
Charlie Anderson: charlie. anderson@cityofmarine.org
Lon Pardun: lon.pardun@ cityofmarine.org
Bill Miller: bill.miller@cityofmarine. org
Wendy Ward: wendy.ward@ cityofmarine.org
Other Resources
Post Office: 11 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix,
651-433-5190 or 800-275-8777
Marine Community Library: 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix., 651-433-2820 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 maximum security facility.
The St. Croix River Crossing project, connecting Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, WI was recently completed and features a 4.7 mile loop trail. The new bridge replaces Stillwater’s Historic Lift Bridge as the main thoroughfare between Minnesota
City Resources
and Wisconsin, thereby aiding interstate commerce and easing traffic congestion in the St. Croix Valley.
Population: 4,849 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
City Hall: 14168 N. Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park Heights 651-439-4439 or cityofoakparkheights.com
City Staff:
Administrator: Jake Rife, 651-439-4439 or jrife@ cityofoakparkheights.com
City Clerk: Jennifer Pinski, 651-439-4439 or jpinski@ cityofoakparkheights.com
Finance Director: Betty Caruso, 651-439-4439 or bcaruso@ cityofoakparkheights.com
Building Inspector: Julie Hultman, 651-351-1661or jhultman@ cityofoakparkheights.com
Public Works Director: Andrew Kegley, 651-439-4439, akegley@ cityofoakparkheights.com
Police: Oak Park Heights Police Dept., 651-439-4723; Chief Steve Hansen, shansen@ cityofoakparkheights.com
Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; 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.
Registry of Historic Places, and today it’s 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, which has brought new housing development on the outskirts of the city and mediumdensity housing. The St. Croix Crossing bridge carries residents and visitors between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the Historic Lift Bridge is open for use by pedestrians and bicyclists.
Population: 19,394 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
Stillwater City Hall: 216 N. 4th St., Stillwater, 651-430-8800 or ci.stillwater.mn.us
City Staff
Administrator: Joe Kohlmann, 651-430-8800, jkohlmann@ci.stillwater.mn.us
City Clerk: Beth Wolf, 651-4308802
Finance Director: Sharon Provos, 651-430-8800
Public Works Director/City Engineer : Shawn Sanders, 651430-8830, ssanders@ci.stillwater. mn.us
Community Development Director: Tim Gladhill, 651-430-8821
Building Official: Cindy Shilts, 651430-8827, cshilts@ci.stillwater. mn.us
Ward 1: Ryan Collins, 651-2468264, rcollins@ci.stillwater.mn.us
Ward 2: David Junker, 651-7553644 or djunker@ci.stillwater. mn.us
Ward 3: Larry Odebrecht, 651-200-1515 or lodebrecht@ ci.stillwater.mn.us
Ward 4: Mike Polehna, 651-3037569 or mpolehna@ci.stillwater. mn.us
Other Resources
Stillwater Public Library: 224 N. 3rd St., Stillwater. 651-275-4338, stillwaterlibrary.org
Post Office: 216 W. Myrtle St., Stillwater, 651-439-7710 or 800275-8777
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center: 1675 Markey Dr, Stillwater, 651430-2601
St. Croix Valley Senior Center: 140 N. Washington, St. Croix Falls 715483-1901
Washington County Sheriff: 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater, 651-4399381
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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: 2,088 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
Town Hall: Baytown Community Center 4020 N. McDonald Dr., Stillwater, 651-430-2150 or baytownmn.org
Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651439-9381
Fire: Bayport Fire Dept., 651-2754401; Allen Eisinger, 651-3002101, aeisinger@ci.bayport.mn.us, bayportfire.org
Township Board of Supervisors
City Resources
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Baytown Community Center
Rick Weyrauch, Seat 1, rick. weyrauch@baytownmn.org
Richard Dierberger, Seat 2, george.dierberger@baytownmn. org
Avis Peters, Seat 3, avis.peters@ baytownmn.org
Aaron Bye, Seat 4, aaron.bye@ baytownmn.org
John Hall, Seat 5, john.hall@ 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’ll find in the Valley. Population: 2,670 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
Town Hall: 13939 N. Norell Ave., Stillwater, 651-439-1706, townofmay.org
Correspondence: P.O. Box 60, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Building Inspector: Jack Kramer, 651-351-5051, inspjack@msn.com
Police: Washington County Sheriff non-emergency dispatch, 651439-9381
Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4950;
The Stillwater Fire Department is located on the west side of town at 250 Maryknoll Drive North.
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City Resources
Chief Stuart Glaser, sglaser@ ci.stillwater.mn.us; Scandia Fire and Rescue, Chief Mike Hinz, 651433-4383; Marine on St. Croix Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 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 pastures.
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: 1,866 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
Town Hall: 13636 N. 90th St. Stillwater, (open when meetings are held or by appointment) 651439-4120 or stillwatertownshipmn. gov
Township Staff:
Township Clerk: Barbara Riehle, 651-439-4120, barbara.riehle@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
Deputy Clerk: Jenni Maes, 651308-0822
Police: Township Community Service Department, Community Service officer Mark Caroon, 651-706-4102, mark.caroon@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov; Washington County Sheriff nonemergency dispatch: 651-4399381
Fire: Stillwater Fire Dept., (nonemergency) 651-351-4950; Chief Stuart Glaser 651-351-4963
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. November and December meetings are held on the second Thursday only.
Tim Sinclair: tim.sinclair@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
Robert Geisen: Robert.Geisen@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
Jim Riehle: jim.riehle@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
Jim Riehle: jim.riehle@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
Alan Robbins-Fenger: alan.robbins-fenger@ stillwatertownshipmn.gov
XxStillwater City Hall is located at 216 N. 4th Street.
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Government
Federal Elected Officials
House of Representatives
4th District
Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL)
Washington Office: 2426
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C 20515
202-225-6631
District Office: 661 LaSalle St., #110, St. Paul, MN 55114
651-224-9191 mccollum.house.gov
Senate
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
Washington Office: 425 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-3244
Metro office: 1200 S. Washington Ave., Room 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-727-5220
klobuchar.senate.gov
Sen. Tina Smith (DFL)
Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-5641
Metro Office: 60 East Plato Boulevard, 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 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)
415 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55115
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: 651-556-6091
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 1-888-546-5838
Washington County
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater 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 on 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: Gary Kriesel
651-430-6213 or gary.kriesel@ 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 Stillwater and the townships of Baytown, Stillwater and West Lakeland.
Where to Go
Washington County Courthouse
14969 N. 62nd St. 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.
Government
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 N. 62nd St., 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 W. Frontage Rd., Stillwater, 651-275-7000
• Forest Lake License Center, Washington County Headwaters Service Center, 19955 N. Forest
Rd., Forest Lake, 651-275-7000
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 Rd., 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 651-4306895 for appointments. Veteran services also available at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 651-430-6895 and the Forest Lake Service Center, 651-4306895 or at vso@co.washington. mn.us.
Washington County Conservation District 651-330-8220
Workforce Center 651-275-8650
County Libraries
(See websites for current hours)
Bayport Public Library, 582 N. 4th St., Bayport, 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org
Hardwick Creek Library, 19955
Forest Road N., Forest Lake, 651275-7300 or washcolib.org
Lake Elmo Library, 3537 N. Lake Elmo Ave. 651-275-8515 or washcolib.org
Marine Community Library, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, 651-433-2820 or marinecommunitylibrary.org
R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, 651-7311320 or washcolib.org
Stillwater Public Library, 224 N. 3rd St., Stillwater. 651-275-4338 or library.stillwatermn.gov
Valley Branch Library, 384 St. Croix Tr. S., Lakeland, 651-4365882 or washcolib.org
The Washington County Historic Courhouse.
Location:
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