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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

One of next year’s student council presidents, Alaina Friedrich posses by school lockers. Campaigning can be difficult but Friedrich said, “It’s fun, because you get to make your campaign whatever you want it to be.”

Student Council leaders selected

Ryan Burger May 13, 2014
“Student council’s annual performance is entirely reliant on who is voted on. If you’re going to be a progressive group you need to have active minds and diligent ambition.”
 After the levy passed in the fall there were still cuts that needed to be made. Class size increases are going to make an impact in the district both on students and teachers.​

Class size on the rise

Savannah Springer May 7, 2014

This past year's levy passed with over 60 percent of voters supporting the levy. The levy provides additional dollars, but still there is a shortfall. Next year in fall of 2015, the class sizes will increase. The...

Stillwater Area School District says goodbye to superintendent Corey Lunn as he accepts a position in Iowa.

Lunn accepted position in Iowa school district

Paul Hudachek May 6, 2014

Superintendent Corey Lunn will be waving goodbye to Stillwater District 834 this July. After beating out 90 other applicants in a nationwide search, Lunn has received an offer to become the Superintendent...

Oakland Junior High School makes renovations to their tennis courts for $404 thousand.”The tennis court reconstruction is funded by lease dollars, which is only allowed to use on reconstruction of facilities not the general fund. We can’t use that money on the new courts, which is why we looked for alternative funding from the city,” Director of Operations Dennis Bloom explained.

Oakland installing new tennis courts

Alex Eitzman May 5, 2014

This summer, Stillwater School District is planning major renovations for Oakland Jr. High's tennis courts. The district is planning a $340 thousand project to repair the three existing courts, and build...


River Market is in the process of a remodel in making a bigger and community oriented store. This is our first major remodel project since moving downtown Stillwater,” said Co-op marketing manager Andre Bessette.

Stillwater River Market Co-op remodel to bring changes

Melissa Reis May 4, 2014

Whole natural local foods have been gaining popularity the past few years with a push away from genetically modified organisms and chemically enhanced food. The Co-op in downtown Stillwater is a great...

Masquerade ball raises money for local autistic children

Katelyn Weisbrod May 4, 2014

Raising a child is hard. Throw in all the expenses and it can be overwhelming. But raising a kid with autism can be a real challenge and the costs that add on with the condition can leave families stressed...

Collecting, preserving and disseminating Washington County's history

Collecting, preserving and disseminating Washington County’s history

Alex Pierson May 2, 2014

The Washington County Historical Society was founded on April 11, 1934.  The society just celebrated its 80 year anniversary and is currently operating three museums.  Also, the historical society has...

 With the state now providing a grant to Washington county there will be cleaner lakes and rivers. “I think it will increase the amount of people who want to swim in the river and also make it more fun because it won’t be gross,” said junior Carter Sanderson.

State provides money for cleaner lakes and rivers

Rose Bruschu April 24, 2014

The state is providing more than $1 million in grants to help clean lakes and rivers across Washington County and restore their surrounding areas. The money will come from state Clean Water, Land and...

 The Minnesota Zoo offered a special during the cold winter months featuring reduced ticket prices. Many people took advantage of the special. Nico Coen said, “I had a lot of fun at the zoo. It was nice to get out of the cold and also see some cool animals!”

MN Zoo makes up for this year’s worst winter ever

Kenz Hendrickson April 18, 2014

With temperatures so cold this winter, Minnesotans had a hard time being active and going out to do things. Minnesota Zoo decided to have a seasonal special due to the “Worst Winter Ever”. From Feb....

Triennial Art on Main event back again

Hannah Crawford April 17, 2014

The coming of spring brings sunshine, blossoming flowers and joy, but most of all, it brings the Art on Main event in historic downtown Stillwater. Art on Main is going to be held on Fri., Apr. 11, and...


Students gather at Stillwater Area High School to discuss gender equality. They proposed actions that can be taken at the school and in the Stillwater area.

Students hold gender equality meeting

Cora Sutherland April 16, 2014

In the beginning of March, students led a meeting to discuss gender equality through Stillwater Area High School. Student leaders along with staff members were present at the meeting to either show their...

Water Street Inn puts on new addition

Sydney Kuball April 14, 2014

A building in downtown Stillwater is much more than just a stack of bricks, it is a place where people come together and something that a small town takes pride in. There is meaning and history on every...

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