Lens on St. Croix Valley Readers' Choice Voting

Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024

In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
A bird's eye view of the 2023 Rivertown Fall Art Festival.

Rivertown Fall Art Festival Returns Larger Than Ever

The annual Stillwater fine arts festival is back to celebrate a variety of local artists. Stillwater’s Rivertown Fall Art Festival celebrates its...
A group of River Valley Yoga Festival attendees during a session.

River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater

Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike.  The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third...
St. Croix Valley Magazine August/September 2024

Welcome to the August/September 2024 Issue

Happy August, Readers! A month known for getaways, back-to-school prep and warm summer nights is the ideal time to kick back with a magazine and...
Sandy Madsen

Master Gardeners Grow Community Across the St. Croix Valley

Local master gardeners dig in and give back. The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association equips gardeners in Wisconsin’s Pierce and St. Croix...
Graduation Party Table Spread

The Ultimate Grad Party Punchlist

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...

How Senior Spotlights Students Make a Difference

Meet five high school seniors making a difference in their community. Each year, schools across the Valley nominate incoming seniors who stand out...

You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event

Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Best of St. Croix Valley 2024

Celebrate Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2024

Join us in congratulating the winners and finalists of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Life brings us so many reasons to celebrate. Another trip...
Best of St. Croix Valley Magazine 2024 Cover

Welcome to the June/July 2024 Issue

Recently, I received an email from the Minnesota Historical Society. Its collection was missing one issue of St. Croix Valley Magazine—could I send...
Keep for Cheap plays at Franconia Sculpture Park.

I’m Chasing My Favorite Parts of Summer—so Should You!

For me, summer in the Valley is all about maximizing the weekend’s potential. There’s nothing like ending the week on a Thursday, heading north (or...
Luxury Picnic St. Croix Valley

Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience

Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
Sara Jespersen and Heather Rutledge

Union Art Alley Is a New Vibrant Arts Hub in Stillwater

Stillwater’s Union Art Alley has real community impact. Towns like Stillwater offer historic charm, river vistas and thriving downtown businesses....
Lens on St. Croix Valley Readers' Choice Voting

Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024

In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
A bird's eye view of the 2023 Rivertown Fall Art Festival.

Rivertown Fall Art Festival Returns Larger Than Ever

The annual Stillwater fine arts festival is back to celebrate a variety of local artists. Stillwater’s Rivertown Fall Art Festival celebrates its...
A group of River Valley Yoga Festival attendees during a session.

River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater

Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike.  The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third...
St. Croix Valley Magazine August/September 2024

Welcome to the August/September 2024 Issue

Happy August, Readers! A month known for getaways, back-to-school prep and warm summer nights is the ideal time to kick back with a magazine and...
Sandy Madsen

Master Gardeners Grow Community Across the St. Croix Valley

Local master gardeners dig in and give back. The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association equips gardeners in Wisconsin’s Pierce and St. Croix...
Graduation Party Table Spread

The Ultimate Grad Party Punchlist

All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...

How Senior Spotlights Students Make a Difference

Meet five high school seniors making a difference in their community. Each year, schools across the Valley nominate incoming seniors who stand out...

You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event

Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Best of St. Croix Valley 2024

Celebrate Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2024

Join us in congratulating the winners and finalists of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Life brings us so many reasons to celebrate. Another trip...
Best of St. Croix Valley Magazine 2024 Cover

Welcome to the June/July 2024 Issue

Recently, I received an email from the Minnesota Historical Society. Its collection was missing one issue of St. Croix Valley Magazine—could I send...
Keep for Cheap plays at Franconia Sculpture Park.

I’m Chasing My Favorite Parts of Summer—so Should You!

For me, summer in the Valley is all about maximizing the weekend’s potential. There’s nothing like ending the week on a Thursday, heading north (or...
Luxury Picnic St. Croix Valley

Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience

Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
Sara Jespersen and Heather Rutledge

Union Art Alley Is a New Vibrant Arts Hub in Stillwater

Stillwater’s Union Art Alley has real community impact. Towns like Stillwater offer historic charm, river vistas and thriving downtown businesses....
Back to School Shopping

Back to School Shopping

As summer fades and the new school year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks,...

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Trinity Academy

The right school makes all the difference. Trinity Academy, preschool through 8 th grade in Hudson, Wisconsin, offers families a school with a smaller environment yet opportunities of a larger setting. The goal of our academy is to provide a school program promoting character, academic excellence, and leadership building while fostering the development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish our mission by developing a strong partnership between home and school, creating a climate of mutual respect between all student and adults. We hire high quality Christian teachers...

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River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater

River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater

Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike.  The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third year this September 19-22, with new features and...

Welcome to the August/September 2024 Issue

Welcome to the August/September 2024 Issue

Happy August, Readers! A month known for getaways, back-to-school prep and warm summer nights is the ideal time to kick back with a magazine and enjoy. We’ve packed an abundance of summer goodness...

Saint Croix Vineyards Hosts Annual Grape Stomp

Saint Croix Vineyards Hosts Annual Grape Stomp

Head to Saint Croix Vineyards this season for wine and family fun. Saint Croix Vineyards will host its annual Grape Stomp on September 7–8. All are welcome to get their feet wet at this free,...

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