Pinch ‘N Rub Shares Sweet Recipes Infused With Flavor
Bake something to write home about this holiday season. When the holiday season rolls around, so do the family recipes we’ve come to cherish. But if...
Howard’s Bar: A New Chapter for a Local Favorite
Historic Stillwater establishment enters a new era as Howard’s Bar. “I remember when it was John’s Bar,” reads a bright neon sign displayed at the...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Big Rock Creek
Big Rock Creek celebrates the nostalgia of winters gone by. Winters in the Midwest are built on tradition, and in the St. Croix Valley, one family...
Fun in the Frozen North
Award-winning photo captures family at the Ice Palace Maze. For Stillwater resident Jon Quijano, there’s beauty to be found in the everyday. The...
Shop Local
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 Lost Library
In this new release by bestselling authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the main character, Evan, knows that two things are a big deal: books and...
Freeze the Day
Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the...
Cheers to Cranberries
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s a look at the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh...
You’re Invited …
… to a collective celebration for the St. Croix Valley community and its local businesses and providers that continue to serve and support us in a...
Events
Gingerbread Building Contest
Take a stroll through the streets of Stillwater and be taken to a picturesque Hallmark movie "Christmas Village" right here in the Birthplace of...
Downton Abbey Christmas Dinner
Join us for many of our customers' favorite event of the year! It is not a requirement to dress up, but many attendees dress up in the spirit of...
Women Walking
Come and help us celebrate the seasonal changes in the natural world. Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, each...
Winter Solstice Bonfire
Join us on December 20 for a celebration of the year’s longest night. The evening will feature a roaring bonfire and live music, beginning with a...
Winter Twilight Hike
Take a winter walk in the magical hours of twilight when day is ending and night is just beginning. Begin inside for a short introduction and then...
In This Issue
Welcome to the December/January 2023 Issue
Nostalgia has always come easily to me. As a kid, I would spend hours in my grandparents’ closet, digging through albums and shoeboxes of old family photos, feeling deep sentimental longing for the...
The Lost Library
In this new release by bestselling authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the main character, Evan, knows that two things are a big deal: books and starting middle school. He’s navigating his final...
Fun in the Frozen North
Award-winning photo captures family at the Ice Palace Maze. For Stillwater resident Jon Quijano, there’s beauty to be found in the everyday. The portrait, wedding and event photographer says, “My...
Freeze the Day
Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the East Metro plays host to endless winter opportunities...
Hudson Special Hockey Is Changing the Game
Hudson Special Hockey helps players of all abilities find their place on the ice. The unmistakable, sweaty stink of a hockey bag. The blaring beat of classic rock and sharp sound of skates on ice....
