Another Big Win for Melt Pizza Company
Anthony Gilbert represented the Stillwater pizzeria at the International Pizza Expo. From a local kitchen to an international stage, Melt Pizza...
Discovering the Spirit of Minnesota
Jared and Melinda Hoke reflect on their journey to visit all 66 state parks. For the past 50 years, Marine on St. Croix residents Jared and Melinda...
Ready for a Redo? An Interior Designer Shares Her Tips
For homeowners looking to begin a basement remodel, Lidia Valdivia, founder of Moonstone Design & Build, says her first piece of advice is to...
Ponies Synchro Team Is in Sync
Stillwater Area High School’s Synchronized Swimming Team pursues championships and connection. The routine begins in silent anticipation. On counts...
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
Tipping the Scales
Every spring in Hudson, Wisconsin, as the ice breaks and the river begins to peek through again, a particularly charming creature begins to reappear...
A High Protein Recipe To Start Your Day
Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To...
Feathered Heralds of Spring
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
The Williams Celebrates 10 Years
For Meg (née Archambeau) and Nick Williams, life and love are entwined with the St. Croix Valley. Each year on their anniversary, the couple makes...
Events
St. Croix Ballet Presents “Cinderella”
Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away a girl lived with her stepmother and two stepsisters … This story of goodness and love prevailing has...
Bootleggers and Big Bands: A Speakeasy Fundraiser
Step back into the shadows and sparkle of the 1930s for an unforgettable Speakeasy Fundraiser—an evening of history, intrigue and swing. The night...
Valley Eco Fair
This fourth annual event celebrates connection to the Earth, creativity and sustainability, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Pioneer Park.
Taste of The St. Croix Valley
The Taste of the St. Croix Valley, formerly the Falls Sampler, offers a fun opportunity to experience the unique tastes of the St. Croix River...
Wild Rivers Fest
Join us from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on May 2 from at 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin to celebrate the return of open water season with...
In This Issue
Another Big Win for Melt Pizza Company
Anthony Gilbert represented the Stillwater pizzeria at the International Pizza Expo. From a local kitchen to an international stage, Melt Pizza Company continues to gain global recognition. “This is...
Welcome to the April/May 2026 Issue
How can we live our lives with intention—and not only that, but beauty? It’s a question I’ve been considering throughout these long months of winter—a time that I’ve surmised is perfect for just...
Ready for a Redo? An Interior Designer Shares Her Tips
For homeowners looking to begin a basement remodel, Lidia Valdivia, founder of Moonstone Design & Build, says her first piece of advice is to avoid trends. In fact, she isn’t a fan of that word...
Cimarron Community Farm Cultivates Community
A Lake Elmo farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just south of Lake Elmo’s quaint downtown, Cimarron Community Farm sits tucked inside the Cimarron Park mobile home...
The Joys of Spring
Bluebirds have a special place in Nancy Klinger’s heart. The area resident volunteers as a bluebird trail monitor at Belwin Conservancy in Afton and often brings her camera along while hiking the...
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