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...
The River Falls Chocolate Crawl Is Back
An annual River Falls event promotes small businesses in the heart of winter. River Falls, Wisconsin, is thriving—and much of that success is due to...
Bride & Groom Embrace Negative Temps on a Frozen Lake
Samantha Burke, an elopement photographer from New Richmond, Wisconsin, captures love stories year-round. Last February, she joined Duncan Pierce...
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
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...
How To Prepare for Wedding Day Emergencies
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding emergencies goes on. That’s why an emergency kit...
“The Matchmaker”
Part mystery, part romance, The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed is a thrilling ride that never slows down. It’s a classic conundrum: The person with a...
Books and Bows for the Holidays
With experiential gifting maintaining its holiday footing and the inclination to eliminate clutter remaining strong, the gift of books can easily...
Events
Hudson Hot Air Affair
Hudson Hot Air Affair announces the 2026 theme “Sky Walkers Return to Rock” for our annual hot air balloon rally and winter festival on the weekend,...
Strike Theater Story Slam
Everyone has a story. And sometimes the best stories come from unexpected places. The Strike Theater Story Slam will feature an evening of stories...
Candlelight Night
Six miles of winter trails will be illuminated by candles to guide you through an annual winter tradition at Wild River. This year the event is on...
Stillwater Winterfest: Opening Ceremonies
Stillwater is gearing up to celebrate winter in true St. Croix Valley style as Winterfest returns February 15–23, 2026. Now in its 9th year, this...
Sideways Stories from Wayside School Opening Night
Get ready for a wacky, wonderful adventure at Wayside School—where the floors are stacked thirty stories high, the teachers are anything but...
In This Issue
Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the East Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February 6, and the North Star State will be well...
Vote for Best of St. Croix Valley 2026
Welcome to the February/March 2026 Issue
I’ve always been drawn to my family history. From a young age, I spent hours of family gatherings holed up in closets with albums and boxes of letters and images. Flipping through the pages, holding...
The River Falls Chocolate Crawl Is Back
An annual River Falls event promotes small businesses in the heart of winter. River Falls, Wisconsin, is thriving—and much of that success is due to the efforts of area businesses and organizations...
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 time to set goals. The cherished ritual (often...
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