Stillwater, Minnesota: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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Obituaries for Gene Hinz, Judith Powell, and Dollis Harris were published this week in Stillwater, along with news that Casey Mork of Stillwater was named 2026 All-Minnesota Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. A downtown employee is pushing for parking system changes through an online petition, and a woman was found safe after disappearing in Stillwater River.

Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

Gene HINZ Obituary - Stillwater, MINNESOTA (1948-2026) - Pioneer PressStillwater Minnesota News · Jun 21 Judith Powell Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Stillwater, MN - Stillwater Gazette - Legacy obituaryStillwater Minnesota News · Jun 21 Dollis Harris Obituary (2026) - Stillwater, MN - Stillwater Gazette - Legacy obituaryStillwater Minnesota News · Jun 21 2026 All-Minnesota Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Stillwater’s Casey Mork - StribVarsityStillwater Minnesota News · Jun 18 Downtown Stillwater employee pushing for parking system changes with online petition - hometownsource.comStillwater News · Jun 22 Woman found safe after disappearing in Stillwater River - WDTN.comStillwater News · Jun 22

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What is there to do in Stillwater?

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Where should I park in Stillwater?

Most of Stillwater is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Stillwater?

Stillwater sits in Stillwater, Minnesota, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Stillwater?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Stillwater, and can connect you with a local agent.

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Stillwater, Minnesota