Stillwater

12 photos · 2009–2020

12 photographs tagged Stillwater, 2009–2020.

Myon Burrell wears a white cap and sunglasses outside Stillwater Correctional Facility after his sentence commutation on December — Myon Burrell departs the Stillwater Correctional Facility in Stillwater, Minnesota, following the commutation of his sentence. He had served 18 years for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards, a crime Burrell consistently maintained he did not commit. His release on December 1, 2020, came after a national investigation raised significant questions about the evidence in his original conviction. The Stillwater Correctional Facility, officially known as the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater, is a maximum-security state prison that has operated since its opening in 1914.

Myon Burrell exits Minnesota Correctional Facility–Stillwater surrounded by supporters and media after his release on December — Myon Burrell is greeted by supporters and media outside the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater, following his release on December 15, 2020. Burrell had served 18 years for the 2002 murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards, a crime he consistently denied committing. His sentence was commuted by the Minnesota Board of Pardons after an investigation raised serious doubts about his conviction. The gathering outside the Stillwater, Minnesota facility marks a significant moment in a case that drew national attention to issues of wrongful conviction and racial justice.

Arcola High Bridge near Stillwater — Located near Stillwater, the Soo Line High Bridge was built in 1910 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arcola High Bridge spanning forested valley with graffiti-covered steel structure and railing. — The Arcola High Bridge carries rail traffic across the St. Croix River near Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. Built in 1911 by the Wisconsin Central Railway, the steel trestle rises about 185 feet above the river and runs roughly 2,682 feet across the valley. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its engineering significance. The line later passed to the Soo Line Railroad and remains part of the Canadian National Railway network today.

St. Croix Crossing Bridge over the St. Croix River between Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, and St. Joseph, Wisconsin — The St. Croix Crossing, an extradosed bridge, connects Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, and St. Joseph, Wisconsin, across the St. Croix River. Completed in 2017, it replaced an aging bridge and significantly improved traffic flow by carrying Minnesota State Highway 36 and Wisconsin State Highway 64. The structure features four lanes of traffic and a dedicated bike and pedestrian path on its north side, enhancing connectivity and accessibility between the two states.

St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction over the St. Croix River in Stillwater, Minnesota. — St. Croix Crossing bridge construction in Stillwater, Minnesota, continues over the St. Croix River. The new span is being built to replace the older Stillwater Lift Bridge as a cross-river transportation link between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Stillwater ward records from 1903 to 1909 are stored at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota. — Stillwater ward records from 1903 to 1909 are stored at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota. The collection includes materials from the City of Stillwater and surrounding townships, organized in protective cloth wrappings on shelving. Bound volumes are stored alongside the wrapped records as part of the courthouse archive.

Washington County Courthouse records room in Stillwater, Minnesota, with archival file cabinets and court records. — Washington County Courthouse records room in Stillwater, Minnesota. The room stores court and county records, including marriage, birth, and driver’s license files. Archival cabinets and shelving organize the records in the courthouse basement.

Washington County Courthouse office interior in Stillwater, Minnesota, with historic furnishings and stone walls. — Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota, interior office space. The room is part of the courthouse complex and contains period office furnishings, including desks, chairs, typewriters, and filing equipment. Stone walls, arched ceiling vaults, and exposed service lines characterize the historic lower-level space.

Wrigley's Spearmint mural on a brick building in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. — Wrigley's Spearmint mural in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. The painted advertisement on a brick building promotes Wrigley’s Spearmint gum and includes the “Purity Package” graphic and the line “The Flavor Lasts After Every Meal.” It remains next to The Chef’s Gallery storefront on Main Street.

Joseph Wolf Brewery sign in Stillwater, Minnesota, marking a historical site and museum. — Joseph Wolf Brewery in Stillwater, Minnesota, is marked by a sign identifying it as a historical site, museum, and tour location. The site preserves the legacy of the Joseph Wolf Brewing Company in the city’s brewing history.

Globe and chess set inside a Stillwater, Minnesota bookstore. — A globe and chess set are displayed on a table inside a bookstore in Stillwater, Minnesota. Bookshelves line the room, creating a retail setting centered on books and related objects.

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