Lens on St. Croix Valley 2026 Open for Submissions
Look through your photo files. What do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between,...
Meet Individuals Who Are Spreading Hope and Heart
In each Best of St. Croix Valley issue, I have the opportunity to share a piece of my world in my Editor’s Picks. Last year, I took you on a tour of...
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30 Years
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity has a legacy of generosity and innovation. Three decades of providing affordable housing to families is an...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Shop Local
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...
Noteworthy
The Bite-Sized Best of Louise Erdrich
For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Minneapolis resident Louise Erdrich has expertly blended the minutiae of normal life with thoughtful...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Tipping the Scales
Every spring in Hudson, Wisconsin, as the ice breaks and the river begins to peek through again, a particularly charming creature begins to reappear...
A High Protein Recipe To Start Your Day
Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To...
Events
Weekend at the Wetlands
Belwin’s Education Site welcomes thousands of students from St. Paul and Stillwater every year. This June, you’re invited to explore this special...
Landscape Revival
Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and...
Sketch Outing
Join illustrator Vera Ming Wong for a free group sketch from 1–4 p.m. at Franconia Sculpture Park. Participants must bring their own materials, and...
Zephyr Theatre Presents “An Evening in the Shire” Fundraiser
Big news from Stillwater’s Zephyr Theatre: at 7 p.m. on June 6, the Zephyr is presenting An Evening in the Shire, a massive fundraising party...
Weekend at the Wetlands
Belwin’s Education Site welcomes thousands of students from St. Paul and Stillwater every year. This June, you’re invited to explore this special...
In This Issue
Discover Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2026 Winners
Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue
Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born at the tail end of strawberry season, and picking the vibrant fruits at local farms was a birthday...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2026 Open for Submissions
Look through your photo files. What do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between, odds are it captures a glimpse of what it’s like...
Somerset Embraces Its Heritage With Annual Pea Soup Days
Since the 1940s, Somerset, Wisconsin, has honored its French-Canadian heritage with an annual celebration. Featuring all the mainstays of a great small-town get-together, Pea Soup Days...
The Bite-Sized Best of Louise Erdrich
For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Minneapolis resident Louise Erdrich has expertly blended the minutiae of normal life with thoughtful storytelling, magical realism and a spiritual view...
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