Explore Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners
Say hello to summertime and the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer is here, and you know what that means … we’re thrilled to congratulate...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
Club 214 Brings Music and Community to Stillwater
The new social club offers special access to a variety of events. Event venue Loft 214 is introducing a new range of public events to the heart of...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each year, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Valley through our annual Lens on St....
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
Visit the Art Bench Trail
For nearly two decades, the Art Bench Trail has provided a place where community, art and the great outdoors come together. Peppered throughout the...
A Heart for Heirlooms
When I think about my favorite items in my wardrobe, it’s not the latest fashion trends or that perfect pair of jeans—it’s heirlooms and gifted...
Take a Day Trip To Northfield
Northfield is a charming and family-friendly getaway that offers something for everyone. Start your Saturday morning at the Riverwalk Market Fair,...
Recipes for Sustainability
This lemon cleaner recipe is courtesy of Laura Paulisich and Behzad Afshar-Naseri at ToxyFree in Stillwater. “We’ve made our own lemon cleaner for...
Events
Community Forest Walk: Ground, Reflect, Reconnect
Take a walk with forest guide David M. Motzenbecker, the founder of Motz Studios Forest Bathing Experiences Walk information: In a world that feels...
Midsummer Pride Party
Celebrate Pride at Franconia Sculpture Park with the Midwest’s most authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead, plus a special guest performance by Wake...
To-Gather Meal on the Farm June 25
To-Gather Meals are unique dining experiences in a beautiful flower farm setting. They are communal (catered) dinner parties where strangers share a...
Pizza Garden Workshop
In this interactive event, you’ll learn about the best herbs for pizza—like basil, oregano, thyme and more—plus tips on how to care for them so they...
Lift Bridge Road Races
The Lift Bridge Road Races is based at Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater–the event’s title sponsor. The half, 10-mile, 10K and 5K courses...
In This Issue
Club 214 Brings Music and Community to Stillwater
The new social club offers special access to a variety of events. Event venue Loft 214 is introducing a new range of public events to the heart of downtown Stillwater with Club 214. Aimed at...
Welcome to the June/July 2025 Issue
When we made the move out to Polk County four years ago, my now-husband and I set some intentions. We hoped to find community, build a localized food system and learn how to sustain ourselves and...
Explore Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners
Say hello to summertime and the results of our Readers’ Choice Poll. Summer is here, and you know what that means … we’re thrilled to congratulate the winners and finalists of our annual Readers’...
Over the River and Into the Northwoods
Discover new adventures in western Wisconsin. When I moved to Polk County in 2021, I was hesitant. While I loved the idea of my tiny abode in rural western Wisconsin, I remember wondering what I was...
Get Hooked on Fishing on the St. Croix River
Area guide Ryan Bunnell offers advice for fishing in the Valley. Fishing is the quintessential year-round sport for many Midwesterners. And when it comes to the Valley, there’s no better challenge...
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