
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars...

Fresh Blue Tones Breath New Life into Kitchen Remodel Project
Remodelers create functional, modern, two-toned kitchen. For the first time in her adult life, Emily Wulff had the chance to host Thanksgiving at...

Travel Around the Valley This Summer
Add these destinations to your summer bucket list. Going into 2023, I started thinking about how to be more intentional with my time—and for me,...

Riverway Volunteer Program Protects Scenic St. Croix
Meet the two organizations behind an all-new joint Riverway Volunteer Program. The St. Croix Valley and Riverway may be a treasure to the people who...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury
Saint Therese of Woodbury is a catholic senior facility born out of a simple mission: do ordinary things with extraordinary love. This continuum of care facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care in a luxurious setting. The community is rich with thoughtful amenities, such as a salt water therapy pool, balance clinic, unique dining rooms, beauty shop, and massage room.
Noteworthy
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars...
Recipe for the Perfect Fall Planter
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with the leaves changing colors and the crisp air providing a refreshing change. It is also the perfect time of...
Stolen Focus
We can all stop feeling like our inability to focus is a character flaw. While writing Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—and How to Think...
Oxbow Trails Open in Afton
There’s a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley. Belwin Conservancy’s newest trail system, Oxbow Trails, officially opened for...
Events
Dutton Days at Big Rock Creek
The sprawling and stunning property of Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls is the backdrop for this first annual event centered around the incredibly...
Author Meggan Redfield’s Children’s Book Launch
Meggan Redfield, a Stillwater parent and resident, has published her first children's book called The Shape of You. The book follows as little...
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....
In This Issue

Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic downtown shots, local photographers understood the...

Welcome to the August/September 2023 Issue
Hello, St. Croix Valley! After writing for this publication for the past two years, I’m excited to greet you as the new editor of St. Croix Valley Magazine. Growing up in Forest Lake, the Valley...

Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars don’t come with instructions—a salad is just one of...

St. Croix Valley Seniors Pursue Their Passions
These area students are pursuing their passions and leading their peers. Each year, St. Croix Valley Magazine asks administrators and staff at local high schools to nominate students who are making...

Riverway Volunteer Program Protects Scenic St. Croix
Meet the two organizations behind an all-new joint Riverway Volunteer Program. The St. Croix Valley and Riverway may be a treasure to the people who call it home, but did you know our backyard is...