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Wind Farm a done deal

Thu, 11/16/2017 - 9:55am stillwater

Stillwater Wind’s tax abatement request was approved at Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Stillwater County Commissioners’ agenda meeting.

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Sheriff Cliff Brophy at a swearing in ceremony a few years ago.

Hat Dance

Fri, 11/10/2017 - 11:34am stillwater

Stillwater County Sheriff Cliff Brophy has been the county’s top law enforcement officer for the last 28 years.

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Two brothers making their way from Minnesota to Big Sky got an unpleasant detour Monday when their Subaru caught fire on I-90 between Park City and Columbus. The brothers managed to save their snowboards, but those were the only possessions spared. The fire started in the engine compartment.

Fire and ice

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:31am stillwater

November made its arrival known with a strong blast of winter weather lasting several days, bringing snow, cold and a bit of chaos on the road.

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This wind turbine is from Pattern Energy’s St. Joseph Wind Farm in Manitoba, Canada.

Wind farm picks up speed

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:30am stillwater

In the near future, tall, sleek wind turbines will become a part of the landscape of western Stillwater County.

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3 incumbents, 1 new-comer elected in municipal election

Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:28am stillwater

The ballots have been cast, and the votes have been counted.
In Tuesday’s Columbus municipal election, the incumbents came out on top, with three of the four retaining their seats.

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Two of the “Seasons” (Sandy Counter and Heidi Claunch) attempt a selfie with Columbus Police Chief Jacob Ward during the Oct. 28 scavenger hunt event hosted by Stillwater Legacy Trails.

Costumes, fun and fireworks

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:43am stillwater

It was a uniquely fun Halloween season in the Columbus area this year.

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Stillwater County Justice of the Peace Lee Cornell stands in front of the new benches now in the courtroom, thanks to the work of County District Clerk Sandy Fox. Cornell says he has also taken steps to update the courtroom.

Courtroom gets a new look with benches made by inmates

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:42am stillwater

Stepping into the courtroom on the third floor of the Stillwater County courthouse, something is immediately different.

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Top row, from the left: Mayoral candidates Gary Woltermann (incumbent) and Tonya House.
Next row: Ward 1 candidates Paul Edwards (incumbent) and April Limburg.
Next row: Ward 2 candidates Patty Sandberg (incumbent) and Trent Hauge.
Bottom row: Ward 3 candidates Harold Houghton (incumbent), Robert Fitzgerald and Karen Redman

Columbus municipal election ballot deadline looming

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 9:39am stillwater

The deadline for returning ballots for the Columbus municipal election is looming large, with next Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.

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Role Reversal

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 10:52am stillwater

The defendant has now become a plaintiff in the lawsuit involving Beartooth Ford and owner Tonya House.

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Domingo Lozano with his Akbash sheep dog Bella when the pair was reunited last month.

Prosecutor: No charges to be filed in stolen sheep dog case

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 10:51am stillwater

No charges will be filed in the case of a pregnant sheep dog named Bella that was stolen from the Fishtail area in July, sparking a criminal investigation, public outcry and the eventual return of

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