Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s close the year with some exciting news. Best of St. Croix Valley is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is...
Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center Embraces the Future
The Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center seeks to connect the East Metro through creativity and educational programming. After two years and a...
Lucille’s Shares How To Plan a Sober Celebration
There’s a whole new world of delicious options available for people looking to enjoy an alcohol-free holiday bash. Alexandra Zauner of Lucille’s...
Trolley Window
Peer through a window to Stillwater. For Stillwater resident Thomas Valine, taking walks around downtown Stillwater is a practice in creativity....
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
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...
Finding Balance This Winter
Occasionally, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can throw you off-kilter. When that happens at the Phipps Center for the Arts [PCA], we slow...
For the Valley. For Good.
Thirty years ago, guided by a vision of generosity and community, a group of civic leaders formed the St. Croix Valley Foundation to connect the...
Sweet and Savory Holiday Pairings
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
Events
Afton Village Holiday: Merry and Bright
The Afton Village Holiday is a truly immersive experience. Our historic town is transformed into a winter wonderland, alive with music, laughter and...
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Get ready for a night of twists, turns and tantalizing mystery. The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery...
Luciadagen
The program will include a reading, a message and songs led by a soloist from DeCantus (an a capella ensemble). Dress warmly—the church dates back...
Winter Farmers Market at Abrahamson’s Nurseries
The St. Croix Valley Food Alliance's Winter Markets are back. Support your local growers and warm up with the community this November and December....
Still Hope
This winter, Stillwater’s spirit will be glowing again with the return of Still Hope. Step into Stillwater’s brightest holiday celebration. Still...
In This Issue
Welcome to the December 2025/January 2026 Issue
It wasn’t until 2024 that I fully embraced my love for cooking. Historically, I find it difficult to enjoy activities that I’m not good at. My brain categorized cooking as a necessary, not-so-fun...
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 wrap up your holiday shopping endeavors. We’ve...
Naturalist Ruth Alliband’s Foraged Feast
Stillwater resident and volunteer Ruth Alliband cooks with wild ingredients. Explore the recipes Alliband served up for her Forager’s Dinner, which was a highlight of Sustainable Stillwater MN's...
Trolley Window
Peer through a window to Stillwater. For Stillwater resident Thomas Valine, taking walks around downtown Stillwater is a practice in creativity. “When I took this picture, I’d been experimenting...
Lucille’s Alcohol-Free Social Experiences Mixes It Up
The nonalcoholic establishment offers a different way to enjoy the holiday season. The holiday season arrives each year with a colorful concoction of expectations and cultural norms. And, before Dry...
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