How To Use Vanilla Bean Paste
Ever wonder about how to use vanilla bean paste? Sara and Andy Kubiak, founders of Vanilla Bean Project in Lakeland, share that vanilla bean paste...
Autumn Adventures Close to Home
It’s the time of the season for unforgettable local explorations. Whether you embark on a day trip or settle in for a weekend staycation, don’t...
Stillwater Harvest Fest: A Smashing Good Time
Let the gourd times roll at this family-friendly seasonal celebration. Get ready for a smashing good time this autumn at the Stillwater Harvest...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files...
Shop Local
Mainstream Boutique Of Stillwater
Mainstream Boutique is a national franchise system of more than 70 independently owned and operated women’s clothing boutiques in 24 states across the United States. Mainstream Boutique is known for one-of-a-kind apparel, accessories, and styling expertise for today’s busy woman. Guided by our mission to love, strengthen, and celebrate, we are passionate about lifting customers up and making them feel beautiful. We believe in the power of community within our stores and in the value of strong local communities. To learn more about Mainstream Boutique Stillwater visit our website....
Noteworthy
Fiddler on the River
When 9-year-old Brian Wicklund first heard the quick-tempo twang of bluegrass from his mother’s Flatt and Scruggs album, he fell in love. Wicklund’s...
How To Use Vanilla Bean Paste
Ever wonder about how to use vanilla bean paste? Sara and Andy Kubiak, founders of Vanilla Bean Project in Lakeland, share that vanilla bean paste...
Autumn Adventures Close to Home
It’s the time of the season for unforgettable local explorations. Whether you embark on a day trip or settle in for a weekend staycation, don’t...
Many Ways To Serve
It’s a rare nonprofit in the St. Croix Valley that Linda Robertson and Warren Schneider haven’t supported through servant leadership, volunteerism...
Events
Small Business Saturday at Waxing the City
Join us November 29–December 1. Book your appointment during this event and receive deep discounts on Waxing services and retail on your current and...
Miracle at Big Rock 2024
You are invited to enjoy the magic of the holidays at Miracle at Big Rock. The 4th annual event hosted by Big Rock Creek, located in St. Croix...
Light Up Hudson 2024
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....
Letters to the North Pole with Equi-Ed 2024
Join Equi-Ed as it hosts Letters to the North Pole. Children Pre-K (with adult) and grades K-5 are invited to journey to the North Pole with our...
Candlelight Stroll in Downtown Hudson 2024
Wagon rides through Lakefront Park aglow with luminary candles set the mood for this holiday event. Festively decorated shops and bistros greet you...
Women Walking
Come celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each brings us to a...
Winter Solstice Bonfire at Belwin 2024
Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Bonfire. Enjoy a roaring bonfire, guided night hikes, live music and a prairie labyrinth. Cookies and hot...
“Cure” For Cabin Fever: Backyard Photography Winter Months
Are you feeling like you have had enough of Winter? Can’t wait to get out of the house? Join Professional Photographer Jay Grammond for a...
In This Issue
Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue
Good things take time. It’s an adage I’m sure we’ve all heard, and (while a bit cheesy), I believe there’s no better way to introduce our food, homes and arts issue and the delightful stories...
Marma Brings Fresh Flavors to Lake Elmo
Marcus Clark and Max Basaker discuss the making of Marma. Finding your dream career rarely happens as a teenager, but for Stillwater residents and chefs Marcus Clark and Max Basaker, what started as...
Artist Debra Korluka Is Rooted in Family
A Stillwater artist and her family design a grand experiment in multigenerational living. Debra Korluka is an expert at weaving together spirituality, experiences and art. In fact, her art is...
Marine Village Art Studios Fosters a Creative Community
Emily Anderson and Katy Helen open a working art studio and gallery in Marine on St. Croix. For many who call the St. Croix Valley home, there’s a certain je ne sais quoi that sets the quaint town...
Fiddler on the River
When 9-year-old Brian Wicklund first heard the quick-tempo twang of bluegrass from his mother’s Flatt and Scruggs album, he fell in love. Wicklund’s father, also nipped by the bluegrass bug, took...
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