• Chamber Welcomes 45th Parallel to the Chamber and the community

  • GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / PRESS RELEASE Chamber Welcomes 45th Parallel Distillery to the Chamber and Community.

    Paul Werni, owner 45th Parallel distillery, cut the ribbon at the Chamber welcome celebration on June 29th, 2022. Photo courtesy of Mediamazing Photography.

    Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce welcomed local business, 45th Parallel Distillery to the Chamber and community with a ribbon cutting celebration on June 29th, 2022. The event took place at 228 Water Street South in Stillwater, MN.  Founder Paul Werni, along with employees, family, friends, Greater Stillwater Chamber ambassadors, members and staff were there to join in the celebration.

    45th Parallel - Stillwater, their newest location, recently opened their doors to the public in the back of Stillwater Proper off of Main Street in Stillwater.  45th Parallel is a family-owned craft distillery that excels in producing grain to glass vodka and whiskey, along with gin and aquavit and some cellos.

    45th Parallel’s process is a full circle local production that begins with grain from the local Rusmar farm. They then mill, mash, ferment, and distill it all within their New Richmond facility. Afterwards, the grain is shipped to another local farm where it is used as feed for livestock, and naturally, the livestock turn the grain into fertilizer for next year’s crops, completing the cycle. Local grains, flavors and ingredients are used as much as possible at 45th Parallel.

    Visitors to this two-still satellite distillery can view the distilling and finishing process, or enjoy the beautiful Minnesota sunshine on their back patio while enjoying a craft cocktail.

     

    45th Parallel Distillery

    https://45thparalleldistillery.com/

    (715) 243-5565

     

  • Sponsor 91st annual Lumberjack Days

    Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 91st Lumberjack Days ~ a weekend packed with tradition, thrilling competitions, live music, and community fun. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this year promises even more excitement as we honor the legacy of this incredible festival. Lumberjack Days celebrations have been, and still are, a part of the history of Stillwater and the surrounding area. Stillwater's annual community festival began as a salute to our city's heritage in 1934. 90 years later, Lumberjack Days has become as much a part of Stillwater's past as the tall pines and pioneers that started it all; each new year is a chapter added.

    Our mission is to provide an engaging and educational event that welcomes families and community members to the birthplace of Minnesota - to enjoy and learn about the cultural heritage, historical charm, and local talent of our beloved river town. The festival will have many events and activities, such as lumberjack shows, live music, food, and vendors.

    Outside of continuing to celebrate the cultural heritage of the birthplace of MN, sponsoring LJD brings great exposure to your company and your product or services. 

    Ready to sponsor?! CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR ONLINE

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    Support this community event by becoming a Sponsor! Sponsorships are a GREAT exposure opportunity to tie your business to this unique and historical community event! 

    Don’t miss out on the best weekend of the summer! 🌲🪵🔥 #LumberjackDays2025

     

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