How Hometown Hero Outdoors Saves Lives
The local nonprofit is helping first responders, law enforcement, veterans and more through adventures in nature. Stillwater resident Chris Tetrault...
Finding Balance on the Bluffs
Architect Greg Elsner and his family tune into nature at their distinctive home in Taylors Falls. Greg Elsner brings a uniquely Minnesotan...
Hilltop Pumpkin Party Brings Fall Fun to Hudson
Hudson’s Hilltop Pumpkin Party and Rotary Halloween Parade is an autumn mainstay. It’s been 72 years since the first annual Rotary Halloween...
Fall Hike
After enjoying a fall hike at Arcola Bluffs, Stillwater resident Maribeth Lundeen stopped at Arcola Mills to capture this image of a small stream...
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St Croix Skincare
St Croix Skincare, a relaxing, private and professional Med-Spa and skincare studio, conveniently located in beautiful Hudson, WI. Voted Best Medical Spa in St Croix Valley 6 consecutive years. St Croix Skincare is devoted to helping clients achieve their beauty goals. Professionally trained and certified, Advanced Practice Estheticians offer a full med spa menu of treatments, including: state-of-the-art laser treatments, cosmetic injections, fat reduction, body sculpting, micro-needling and more. Schedule a free consultation where we will take the time to assess your needs, create a...
Noteworthy
A Legacy of Loving Kindness
Metta Belisle lived her name. In Sanskrit, metta means loving-kindness—a philosophy she carried into every part of her life, from rescuing animals...
Treehaus Studio Blends Art and Ecology
Only 72 days after opening, the Natural Heritage Art Centre in Osceola, Wisconsin, was destroyed by a fire in January 2023. The destruction of the...
“Little Shop of Horrors” Comes to the Phipps Center for the Arts
Memorable characters abound in the Phipps Center for the Arts’ production of Little Shop of Horrors, but the real star of the show is the one that...
Seasonal Pie Recipes From Chef Cory Western
Hickory Nut Pie is a staple of chef Cory Western’s holiday tradition. “This pie is special to me because of my Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jerry,”...
Events
Mix & Sip Mixology Class
Celebrate the season with Wildwood Kitchens and Baths. Learn the art of crafting a signature holiday cocktail, guided by an expert instructor from...
River Falls River Dazzle
For the past 28 years, the Main Street Business Improvement District and the River Falls Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau have sponsored a...
St. Croix Ballet Presents “Stillwater Nutcracker”
The Stillwater Nutcracker, now celebrating its 34th year, is a family-friendly version of the classic ballet, choreographed to the music of...
The Local Holiday Market
Kick off the holiday season with us at The Local Holiday Market, a festive day full of Christmas cheer, family fun and shopping. Here’s what you can...
Afton Village Holiday: Candy Cane Trail
The Afton Village Holiday is a truly immersive experience. Our historic town is transformed into a winter wonderland, alive with music, laughter and...
In This Issue
Wilder Waffle Co. Finds a Place To Call Home
The waffle business has big plans for its small drive-thru shop. Wilder Waffle Co. is opening its first permanent location on the corner of Interstate 94 and Highway 12 in Hudson. Usually found...
St. Croix Chocolate Company Starts Its Next Chapter
The shop will continue making artisan chocolate under a new owner. The St. Croix Chocolate Company is turning over a new leaf this fall with a change in ownership. St. Paul’s Jason Moldan, a retired...
Welcome to the October/November 2025 Issue
As we are pulled deeper into the slow, steady rhythm of autumn, so too are we called home. These cold months remind us of the importance of our shelter, which may feel long-neglected after months...
A Legacy of Loving Kindness
Metta Belisle lived her name. In Sanskrit, metta means loving-kindness—a philosophy she carried into every part of her life, from rescuing animals to planting flowers and trees. A third grade...
The Soul of Xelas by El Sazon
Chef Cristian De Leon brings Mayan-inspired cuisine to Stillwater. In an unassuming storefront on the Highway 36 frontage road in Stillwater, chef Cristian De Leon is crafting some of the most...
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