The Pony Express

Owner Mike Duncan working in his bakery. The Muddy Paw Cafe is introducing new items to their menu like savory puff pastry turnovers.

Abby Thibodeau and John Piekarski • November 25, 2020

Owners Kat and Mike Duncan bought the Chilkoot Cafe on the corner of Churchill and 4th Street in June of 2019. Since the change in ownership, they have needed to modify parts of the cafe in response to the COVID-19 virus. In September, they changed the name to Muddy Paw Cafe to reflect their love of dogs. The Chilkoot Cafe and Cyclery was frequented by cyclists looking for refreshments and repairs...

Employees Victoria Amundson and Makena Kath are hard at work in the Daily Grind. The Daily grind is serving up coffee and on their 215th day of pay it forward gifts.

The Daily Grind's pay it forward act creates positivity in community

Ella Hamilton, Social Media Editor • November 25, 2020

The Coronavirus has had a major impact on a lot of small businesses, The Daily Grind is just one of them. However, despite the challenges of COVID-19, some people have still been inspired to help out. The Daily Grind in downtown Stillwater has had pay it forward gifts called in everyday for over 200 days. The Daily Grind has seen many changes in their business and in the community due to the Coronavirus. The...