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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

Physical Therapist Doctor Matt Hirn talks to a patient after their visit. Thrive HQ always makes sure communication is a high priority.

Lake Elmo brings life back to downtown

Ava Biederman, Photography Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2023

Downtown Lake Elmo is a historic town that is finally being brought back to life due to the strong community and small businesses. Sunshine Coffee Company, Thrive HQ, La Vie Est Belle and Be The Light...

An excavator parked on a work site of future homes off of Manning Avenue. Edward Gorman owner of local restaurant Gormans in Lake Elmo explains how the citizens have become frustrated by saying, "Although you are only one voice, you have to get united. And I think that (The citizens) have riled up here recently."

Lake Elmo development causes controversy

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer October 13, 2015

Lake Elmo has been featured in the news more than once for their upcoming changes, along with the controversy surrounding these changes. Although it leaves outsiders confused as to what is really going...

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Sabrina Storms, Video Editor December 23, 2014

Driving down Highway 5 through Lake Elmo and a sign reads, “$2.49” for unleaded gas. Since September, gas prices have been steadily declining and, overall, have dropped an astonishing 29 cents. In...

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...

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