
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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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. Saint Therese of Woodbury 651.209.9100 Open 24/7 Facebook: Saint...
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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
Gingerbread Building Contest
Take a stroll through the streets of Stillwater and be taken to a picturesque Hallmark movie "Christmas Village" right here in the Birthplace of...
Downton Abbey Christmas Dinner
Join us for many of our customers' favorite event of the year! It is not a requirement to dress up, but many attendees dress up in the spirit of...
Women Walking
Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each...
Winter Solstice Bonfire
Join us on December 20 for a celebration of the year’s longest night. The evening will feature a roaring bonfire and live music, beginning with a...
Winter Twilight Hike
Take a winter walk in the magical hours of twilight when day is ending and night is just beginning. Begin inside for a short introduction and then...
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...