Alexis Stiteler Shares Her Creative Ethos
Alexis Stiteler centers her artistic practice on ethical sourcing and shared stories. Alexis Stiteler’s life is rooted in art, and she wouldn’t have...
Fiddlehead Kitchen Opens in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
It has been a whirlwind journey for Marlee Crave and Sarah Mittelstadt, the chef-owners of Fiddlehead Kitchen—and one they’ve been lucky enough to...
Unearthing St. Croix Valley’s Buried History
Pioneer Archeology digs up artifacts in backyards across the St. Croix Valley. Hastings archeologist Brandon Lewanski says most people are shocked...
Early Morning Swan Stretch
Area photographer Lisa Townsend embraces winter on the open water of the St. Croix River. “I love my time spent with the swans,” Townsend says. This...
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Kowalski’s Markets
Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...
Noteworthy
The Phipps Center Presents Chris Mars’ First Retrospective
Chris Mars is known to music fans as the drummer for The Replacements, an iconic Minneapolis band that helped define American alternative rock. Yet,...
Up Your Appetizer Game With “I’ll Bring the Apps”
Be it artful charcuterie arrangements, bite-sized nibbles or chips and dip, the best part of a meal is often the appetizer. So why not make apps the...
Let’s Go Leaf Peeping in the St. Croix Valley
Walk along the boardwalk at Irving & John Anderson County Park in southeastern Isanti County, and you might think you’ve stepped into a Dr....
The Cat in the Window
Since the early 1990s, Spokes and Pedals (spokesandpedals.com) in Hudson, Wisconsin, has been home to some furry and four-legged staff. One of its...
Events
Rivertown Fall Art Festival
Celebrate autumn with food, live entertainment and more than 200 artists at this annual festival from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in downtown Stillwater.
Nature Sketching Art Class
Learn pen-and-brush sketching techniques and practice nature drawing with artist Dorothia Rohner during this workshop from 1–4 p.m. at the Outing...
Sunrise Prairie Hike
Fall is the best time of year to experience the fullness of the prairie. Join us as we hike around Stagecoach Prairie, watching for the sun,...
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society
Step back in time at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin, and experience thrillers performed in the style of a classic radio...
River Valley Community Orchestra Presents “Symphony of Shadows: A Halloween Concert”
The River Valley Community Orchestra invites you to the first performance of our season, Symphony of Shadows, a free Halloween concert for the whole...
In This Issue
Welcome to the October/November 2026 Issue
My interest in history began outdoors. Childhood explorations at Interstate State Park and beyond ended with pockets full of rocks and colorful glass, and a fascination with how landscapes and...
Unearthing St. Croix Valley’s Buried History
Pioneer Archeology digs up artifacts in backyards across the St. Croix Valley. Hastings archeologist Brandon Lewanski says most people are shocked by how much history rests beneath the grass in...
Alexis Stiteler Shares Her Creative Ethos
Alexis Stiteler centers her artistic practice on ethical sourcing and shared stories. Alexis Stiteler’s life is rooted in art, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I don’t think that there’s...
Fiddlehead Kitchen Opens in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
It has been a whirlwind journey for Marlee Crave and Sarah Mittelstadt, the chef-owners of Fiddlehead Kitchen—and one they’ve been lucky enough to experience together. Three years after launching...
Marine Community Library Has Been Volunteer-Led for 15 Years
On many fair-weather days during the school year, the town of Marine on St. Croix swells with the chatter of children as they make their way through town to their library. For select hours during...
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