Stillwater’s Melt Pizza Company Wins Big
The team’s salty-sweet combo wins big at this year’s International Pizza Challenge. Melt Pizza Company sous chef Alyssa Gilbert just brought home...
Meet the Makers Behind All Things Sheared
A Valley farmer brings a love for animals and sustainability to her Stillwater shop. Kerri Harting’s journey to creating All Things Sheared, a...
Meet Wild River State Park’s Artist in Residence
Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural...
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,...
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
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...
“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
One of my favorite books of 2025 may be nearly two decades old, but that isn’t going to stop me from recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone I...
A Scenic Walk at the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint Trail
For a pet-friendly hike this spring, try the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint trail near Stillwater. This 2-mile local favorite begins in the Arcola...
A Puppet for a Pet
Pets aren’t typically found at The Phipps Center for the Arts, but this past winter, the organization fell head-over-heels in love with a reindeer....
Events
Belwin Bison Festival
On May 17, Belwin will host its annual Bison Festival, celebrating the release of the 2025 NorthStar Bison herd onto the Bison Prairie. This beloved...
Kids Making History May 2025
Join us for a fun springtime craft, scavenger hunt and historical games. Ages 7 and up (unless adult is present).
Stillwater Half Marathon 2025
Run through downtown Stillwater in its half marathon with a scenic finish at Pioneer Park. A 5K and 10K are also available for participants.
Free Community Workout: Memorial Day Murph
Join us for a free community workout in honor of our nation's veterans. All abilities and levels are welcome; modifications will be shared for each...
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...
In This Issue
Stillwater’s Melt Pizza Company Wins Big
The team’s salty-sweet combo wins big at this year’s International Pizza Challenge. Melt Pizza Company sous chef Alyssa Gilbert just brought home two third place honors from this year’s...
Meet Wild River State Park’s Artist in Residence
Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees...
Welcome to the April/May 2025 Issue
Welcome, Readers, to our 10th anniversary as the St. Croix Valley’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our longstanding roots in and commitment to this community. A lot...
Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has been working in the St. Croix Valley for nearly two...
Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy
Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar cheese, patience and perseverance is the key to...
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