
A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly three decades, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. Sure, I knew Tuna...

Draper House Design Co. Designs a River Retreat
Lakeland home receives a modern refresh. From scope and design to install and pillow fluffing, remodeling part or all of a home can be made easier...

All Aboard the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
View fall colors from The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. Autumn rolls around each year with the same spectacular showcase of changing...

Short-Eared Owl
For Hudson wildlife photographer Lisa Townsend, a spontaneous stop led to an amazing find. “I had been with a friend photographing ducks [that]...
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Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Stillwater Chamber is an inclusive organization that serves, advocates, and promotes the interests of businesses while enriching the life of our community. Advocating for a strong economic environment for our members and the business community at-large is a central responsibility for the Chamber. The Chamber provides a wide array of programs and promotional tools that support and promote the development and marketing of member businesses. Our networking and collaborative initiatives establish long-lasting relationships among members, community leaders and government...
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A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly three decades, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. Sure, I knew Tuna...
Quiet Luxury With Timeless Pieces
Bold colors, prints and the logo-mania trend are on their way out, and this season we are seeing quiet luxury take over. But what exactly is quiet...
An Art Filled (Floor to Ceiling) Life
Stillwater mosaic artist Judy Sell has an unusual location in her home for a gallery—her tiny first floor half bath. The gallery began with a...
A Fun Read for Spooky Season
Bruce is back! And he’s ready to be crotchety about Halloween. Bruce dislikes all holidays and all fun things, really. His family of mice and...
Events
Royal Runway Fall Fashion Show
Join us on October 3 at The Royal Club Golf Course from 4:30-9 p.m. The Royal Golf Club is located at 11455 20th St N, Lake Elmo, MN. It features a...
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
The historic Rivertown Fall Art Festival will be held in its 46th year in Lowell Park, Stillwater. This community event is produced by the Greater...
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
The historic Rivertown Fall Art Festival will be held in its 46th year in Lowell Park, Stillwater. This community event is produced by the Greater...
Hilltop Pumpkin Party 2023
Join us for this free family fun outdoor event now featuring the 70th Annual Rotary Halloween Parade and Costume Contest. Come early and make sure...
Crowning Achievements 15th Annual Pageant and Raffle
Crowning Achievements is a 501(c)(3) in Hudson, WI, serving men and women with special needs in the St. Croix Valley area of Minnesota, Wisconsin...
Light Up Hudson 2023
Kick off your holiday this year in charming historic Hudson, Wisconsin. Light Up Hudson is a local favorite for both the beauty and the magic....
Women Walking
Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each...
In This Issue

Welcome to the October/November 2023 Issue
In the Midwest, we have a healthy appreciation for food—good food. And that preoccupation is oozing (read: pouring) its way into the St. Croix Valley. So quickly, I might add, that lately it seems I...

You & Me Café: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Coffee and community reign at You & Me Café. It’s been 30 years since Cheers ended its 11 season run on NBC, but the legacy of creating a space “where everybody knows your name” lives on at You...

Jerry’s Brings Grass-Fed Beef to Shelves
Jerry’s Enterprises sources grass-fed beef directly from its ranch in Montana, prioritizing traceability and sustainability. In the far-off expanse of Jefferson County, Montana, nestled amid the...

A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly three decades, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. Sure, I knew Tuna Casserole and Turkey Tetrazzini, but I didn’t have my...

Quiet Luxury With Timeless Pieces
Bold colors, prints and the logo-mania trend are on their way out, and this season we are seeing quiet luxury take over. But what exactly is quiet luxury, and how can you incorporate this trend into...