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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Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Stillwater Chamber is an inclusive organization that serves, advocates, and promotes the interests of businesses while enriching the life of our community. Advocating for a strong economic environment for our members and the business community at-large is a central responsibility for the Chamber. The Chamber provides a wide array of programs and promotional tools that support and promote the development and marketing of member businesses. Our networking and collaborative initiatives establish long-lasting relationships among members, community leaders and government...
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.
Apple Festival
Enjoy family fun, hayrides, live music, pick-your-own apples and wildlife programs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Carpenter Nature Center’s Minnesota campus...
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,...
Prescott Area Historical Society Speaker Series: Nancy Earhart Burt
The 2026 season comes to a close with a real-life relative of Amelia Earhart. Spend an evening with Nancy Earhart Burt, who will include a mix of...
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...
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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