An Expert’s Take on Signature Cocktails
Joe Ehlenz is the name behind your favorite Valley cocktail menus. An industry-leading bar director, Ehlenz is co-owner of the Lolo Restaurant...
The Jeweler’s Bench Specializes in Custom Engagement Rings
A Hudson jeweler shares her expertise in designing custom engagement rings. Before the bustle of wedding planning begins, there’s another big...
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...
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...
Shop Local
Mainstream Boutique Of Stillwater
Mainstream Boutique is a national franchise system of more than 70 independently owned and operated women’s clothing boutiques in 24 states across the United States. Mainstream Boutique is known for one-of-a-kind apparel, accessories, and styling expertise for today’s busy woman. Guided by our mission to love, strengthen, and celebrate, we are passionate about lifting customers up and making them feel beautiful. We believe in the power of community within our stores and in the value of strong local communities. To learn more about Mainstream Boutique Stillwater visit our website....
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
ArtReach St. Croix Presents “Deep Mapping”
ArtReach St. Croix’s new exhibition centered around Deep Mapping. Deep Mapping: Explore the places and stories of the St. Croix River basin with...
St. Croix Valley Opera Presents “The Magic Flute & The Lost Prince for Kids”
Commissioned and produced by St. Croix Valley Opera (SCVO), The Magic Flute & The Lost Prince for Kids is the second work in SCVO’s growing...
St. Croix Valley Opera Presents “The Magic Flute & The Lost Prince for Kids”
Commissioned and produced by St. Croix Valley Opera (SCVO), The Magic Flute & The Lost Prince for Kids is the second work in SCVO’s growing...
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...
In This Issue
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...
Our Mission: Possible Gala
More than 235 guests gathered at the JX Center in Stillwater for Sustainable Stillwater MN’s sold-out Our Mission: Possible Gala last fall. The event included community connection and networking,...
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