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Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
St. Croix Valley Magazine August/September 2025 Issue

Welcome to the August/September 2025 Issue

How do you find community? It’s an important question—arguably the most important question there is. Who out there hasn’t felt a desire for a...
Betsy and Dick Ellis

Community Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers

For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more...
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Area students are using their unique skills and interests to make a difference. In this changing world, a community finds strength in the...
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Freshness In A Bottle Introduces a Fresh Perspective

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Welcome to the June/July 2025 Issue

When we made the move out to Polk County four years ago, my now-husband and I set some intentions. We hoped to find community, build a localized...
Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners

Explore Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners

Say hello to summertime and the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer is here, and you know what that means … we’re thrilled to congratulate...
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Whip up a Delicious Accompaniment for Your Summer Spread

Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers....
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The Summer Music Series Is Back

Brookside Bar & Grill announces its lineup of seasoned performers and rising artists. From Memorial Day weekend through early October, Brookside...
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Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2025

From June 1–July 31, we invited you to submit your photos of the St. Croix Valley. Now, it's time to vote for the Readers' Choice! Scroll through...

Your Wedding, Our Pages

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
St. Croix Valley Magazine August/September 2025 Issue

Welcome to the August/September 2025 Issue

How do you find community? It’s an important question—arguably the most important question there is. Who out there hasn’t felt a desire for a...
Betsy and Dick Ellis

Community Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers

For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more...
Tori Baumer

Senior Spotlight Highlights Local Students

Area students are using their unique skills and interests to make a difference. In this changing world, a community finds strength in the...
Berkli Dias’ favorite juice, Brilliant Beet, is one of many beverages made from scratch at Freshness In A Bottle, including smoothies, juice shots, almond milk, chia seed pudding and more.

Freshness In A Bottle Introduces a Fresh Perspective

Young entrepreneur Berkli Dias brings a healthy beverage alternative to the Valley. Berkli Dias is 15 years old and already a successful business...
St. Croix Valley Magazine June/July 2025 Issue

Welcome to the June/July 2025 Issue

When we made the move out to Polk County four years ago, my now-husband and I set some intentions. We hoped to find community, build a localized...
Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners

Explore Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners

Say hello to summertime and the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer is here, and you know what that means … we’re thrilled to congratulate...
Miso White Bean Hummus with Chimichurri

Whip up a Delicious Accompaniment for Your Summer Spread

Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers....
Summer Music Series Aerial Shot

The Summer Music Series Is Back

Brookside Bar & Grill announces its lineup of seasoned performers and rising artists. From Memorial Day weekend through early October, Brookside...
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Your Wedding, Our Pages

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...

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Lake Elmo Hosts a Centennial Celebration

Lake Elmo Hosts a Centennial Celebration

The city will commemorate its milestone anniversary throughout September. To celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary, Lake Elmo is hosting a centennial celebration in collaboration with Connect Lake...

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Welcome to the August/September 2025 Issue

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JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note

JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note

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