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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

Sophomore Lorelei Fierro as Puck and freshman Paige Curtis as Peter Quince rehearse for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at one of the Zephyr Theater locations. They prepare by memorizing their monologues and go over blocking to put on a show the audience would remember.

Young actors at Zephyr Theater performs ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Ruby Suro, Layout Editor October 18, 2021

Anticipation bubbled in the room, as the cast of the Zephyr Theater's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' got ready for their performance. Hair up, makeup on, mics checked, props set, everyone in costume....

The sun is finally coming out to wave people down to the heart of Stillwater as part of their quest to explore Minnesota. Although there aren’t many dogs walking on leashes, the day is bright and welcoming at 40 degrees for the high. The sign out in front of the Gazebo begs for a selfie as it awaits the next person trying to complete the statewide scavenger hunt known as CheckpointMN. It is an 8-week hunt that doesn’t target any specific age range. “I think [the scavenger hunt] is geared toward anybody adventurous,” Darn Knit Anyway employee Carly Stipe, says.

Statewide scavenger hunt travels through Historic Stillwater

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter February 11, 2016

A scavenger hunt took place throughout the state of Minnesota for $35,000 worth of prizes and Stillwater was chosen to be one of 10 checkpoints. The point is to target tourists to come out, enjoy the...

Street in downtown Stillwater is lined with antique shops, boutiques and all kinds of other stores that draw in avid shoppers from near and far.

Tourists can shop till they drop in downtown

Christy Prust May 8, 2014

Historic downtown Stillwater has tourists all year round. Stillwater has many sightseeing  and shopping opportunities for visitors. In the downtown area you can see things such as the boom site, trolley...

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