Arts & Culture

A drone photograph of the Stillwater Bridge across the St. Croix River
[Arts & Culture]
Lens on St. Croix Valley: Drone Photo Captures Autumn from a New Angle

Drone photographer Michel Huber captured a lovely autumnal scene for our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest.

A photograph of a flower by local artist Cynthia Dickinson
[Arts & Culture]
Local Artist's Work is Pretty as a Picture
Fall cleaning products sit on a kitchen counter.
[Homes]
Your All-in-One Guide to Fall Cleaning
Jessie Diggins
[People]
Jessie Diggins Shares Successes and Failures in Her Book 'Brave Enough'
Two children smile while eating sweet corn in this Lens on St. Croix Valley winning photograph.
[Arts & Culture]
Lens on St. Croix Valley: See the 'Sheer Joy and Happiness' on These Kids' Faces

Summer Smiles and Sweet Corn took first place in the People and Families category of the 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest.

"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal
[Arts & Culture]
Minnesota Native J. Ryan Stradal's Midwestern Novels are Perfect Cozy Winter Reads

"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" are set with love and care in the Midwest.

"Reclamation," a sculpture at the Franconia Sculpture Park
[Arts & Culture]
'A Magical Place': Franconia Sculpture Park Continues to Grow

The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability.

A shot of the sunrise over the Stillwater liftbridge.
[Arts & Culture]
Enjoy the Sunrise Without Waking Up Early Thanks to This Local Photographer

Todd Kockelman submitted his photo "Winter Liftbridge" to our 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest.

Apples sit in a wooden container at Afton Apple Orchard's Apple Fest
[Events]
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard's Apple Fest

Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival.

Patrick Casanova, the artist behind St. Croix Valley glass blowing business Casanova Glass, stands in front of his Hudson home.
[Arts & Culture]
Patrick Casanova is St. Croix Valley's Homegrown Glass Blower

Patrick Casanova found glassblowing in college, and the art form has been the focus of much of his adult life.

Michael DeMeglio, a Stillwater-based artist who has synesthesia.
[Arts & Culture]
This Stillwater Artist Hears Colors—See His Work Here

Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors.

A table decorated for Friendsgiving.
[Homes]
Throw a Fancy Friendsgiving with These Tablescape Tips

An inspiring, beautiful tablescape for your Friendsgiving doesn’t need to be a lot of work.

"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger
[Arts & Culture]
William Kent Krueger's Latest Follows Four Orphans on the Run

"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger is a carefully and meticulously researched work of historical fiction.

A parade marches down the street as part of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s Bagpipes & Bonfires event.
[Events]
Bagpipes & Bonfires: Stillwater Church Hosts Celtic Celebration

Parading bagpipers, a crackling bonfire, sizzling pub food, camaraderie in beard and kilt contests: These are just a few of the things that will be at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s 2019 Bagpipes & Bonfires event in Stillwater.

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