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...
Shop Local
Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smile Experts. Making the River Valley Smile 🙂 Drs. Jill and Andrew Orchin are excited to start crafting smiles using their decades of experience and reputation for creating a team and a culture that are entirely patient-focused. They invite you to visit their new, comfortable, state of the art orthodontic clinic in Stillwater for a complimentary consultation and experience the friendly professionaism they have created in over 20 years of practicing dentistry. Drs. Orchin are honored to share their extensive knowledge and expertise with a community that already...
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.
Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Discover unique finds from vendors, including art décor, crafts and gifts, at this free seasonal craft show from 10 a.m–4 p.m. at the Stillwater...
Naloxone Training
The Center of Addiction & Faith is offering a free public naloxone training from 9:30–11 a.m. on October 10 at Elim Lutheran Church....
Chicken Wire Empire
Enjoy the skilled songwriting and dynamic musicality of a Wisconsin bluegrass band from 7–9 p.m at the Historic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls,...
Pony Possible: An Evening with Educators
You hear a lot about our schools. This is a chance to hear directly from the teachers who make them special. Join us for an evening of stories and...
In This Issue
Trio Takes Third Place at IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin
One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner combine their strengths to conquer the Madison course. Endurance racing usually means facing the course alone. At IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin, three Valley...
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...
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