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Photo by Megan Friedrich Nelson’s serves more than 40 types of ice creams, varying in flavor so there is something for everyone. The renovations have made Nelson’s better for both the customers as well as the workers. “I think moving the window really helped with the line because it allows the workers to see how long the line is to better serve customers and it also allows them to know whether they have to rush or if there is time to have a conversation with customers.” said Samantha Mccoy.

Nelsons Ice Cream reopens with renovations

Marya Redmond, Team Lead April 27, 2015

Nelson's Ice Cream reopened April 3 with some new changes. The popular small town ice cream store was renovated over the 2014/2015 winter months. The renovations include items such as a new roof, new...

Photo by Megan McGuire  Sweet Taste of Italy is located in the Valley Ridge Mall just off Highway 36 in Stillwater. They are open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering a breakfast menu in the morning full of skillets, omelets, french toast and meat and potato platters, along with a dinner menu in the evening. "It's nice to have a new Italian restaurant offered in Stillwater. I hope it stays around for awhile because the location is convenient and their menus offer a variety of different food," said junior Luke Hauge.

Valley Ridge mall welcomes Sweet Taste of Italy

Rachel LeMire, Photographer April 8, 2015

Stillwater is no stranger to new and exciting restaurants popping up all over town. The newest of these restaurants, Sweet Taste of Italy, provides favorites like spaghetti, lasagna and chicken alfredo,...

Len's continues going after 20 years

Len’s continues going after 20 years

Jessica Thomas, Print Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On the corner of Myrtle and Owens Street lies Stillwater’s oldest grocery store, running in the same location. Len’s Corner Store celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 20. Although the ownership...

40 years of providing math and compassion

40 years of providing math and compassion

Dennis Toenjes, Video Editor March 25, 2015

The person a student becomes when they finish their education can be mostly attributed to the people that surrounded them, influencing their actions. Teachers are the prime example of this, and math...

Photo by Megan McGuire  The different colored mixtures of natural ingredients are hand packed together into patterned Bath Bombs. They have a chalky texture and can be up to the size of a baseball. "I was surprised at the size of the Bath Bombs when I first saw them, they are actually really big to be putting in a little bath tub," said sophomore Kleio Vrohidis.

Bath bombs explode into pop culture

Madi Schoenecker, Social Media Editor February 26, 2015

Bath bombs have become increasingly popular over the past few years.  Co-founder of LUSH Cosmetics Mo Constantine invented the Bath Bomb in 1989.  Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of chemicals...

Romportl auditions for All-State

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor February 25, 2015

In people's minds, all-state in any sport is a huge achievement. This is also true for the music department and all the students. Just like throwing the ball or whacking a puck, playing the strings is...

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Andy Bjerk, Social Media Reporter February 25, 2015

Thousands of high school students have mental health issues and/or problems with drug and alcohol abuse. The Wellness Center is a place where students can go to help deal with these problems. It provides...

Love your Melon hats are warm and benefit the community

Abby Kunze, Copy Editor February 24, 2015

A “polar vortex” is crashing down on the United States and the people need protection from the wind. At the same time, children with cancer need the therapy and comfort that comes along with a...

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Dan Justesen, Social Media Managing Editor February 24, 2015

Pamela Hall is a local lunch lady that is working currently at Marine Elementary. She has found a passion in writing children books. Her passion has not gone unnoticed. Her books are becoming a major...

Music department delivers serenades for Valentine's Day

Music department delivers serenades for Valentine’s Day

Ali Thul, Team Lead Editor February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day is a day to express love towards others. The orchestra board and other musically inclined students help their fellow students express that through serenading their loved ones. Each...

Black was once known as Muddsuckers, a coffee shop located in the south east Como neighborhood. It was owned by Brad Cimaglio, one of the creators of Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar. According to their website, "In January of 2014 with the help of project manager Kelly Nelson and Rebecca Powers, they undertook a complete re-brand project into what is now Black Coffee and Waffle Bar."

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar explodes in popularity

Jordan Fulin, Team Lead February 12, 2015

  Black Coffee and Waffle Bar, the former Mudsuckers on 15th and Como Avenue near the U of M campus, has been re-branded, re-vamped, and now is reopened. The switch to Dogwood Coffee with all...

Quickfire Pizza hits the road

Quickfire Pizza hits the road

Kjell Sandstrom, Distribution Reporter February 1, 2015

Stepping into local downtown pizza shop Quickfire Pizza, the smell and warmth of fresh baking pizza is prominent from the wood stove. This whole wonderful experience is now available from your very...

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