Arts & Culture

Calm Morning in Stillwater - Michael Huber
[Arts]
Stunning Stillwater

We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the pages of St. Croix Valley Magazine and online.

celebrate with sparklers
[Events]
Celebrating from Home
snow sculpting
[Events]
Carving a Champion
The People Remember
[Arts & Culture]
The People Remember
Boats surrounded by ice on the water on the St. Croix River at the Hudson Dike
[Arts & Culture]
Drone Photographer's Icy Shot Wins Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest

Drone photographer Tyler Mason won first place in the "Nature" category of our 2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest.

Hot air balloons in the sky during the Hudson Hot Air Affair
[Events]
Don't Miss the Breathtaking Balloons at the Hudson Hot Air Affair

The Hudson Hot Air Affair fills the winter sky with breathtaking color.

Dancer Madison Jordan, who has appeared on So You Think You Can Dance
[People]
Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on So You Think You Can Dance

Madison Jordan made her dreams reality on So You Think You Can Dance.

[Events]
2019 Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival

Visitors enjoyed a great weekend in September at Hudson’s Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival with fine art, artist demonstrations, live music performances, kids’ activities and plenty of fall flavors.

St. Croix Off Broadway performs their Christmas show.
[Events]
St. Croix Off Broadway Celebrates Sinatra with Christmas Musical

The folks at St. Croix Off Broadway at Hudson House Grand Hotel will serve up cool versions of your favorite Frank Sinatra tunes in a production of Christmas My Way, A Sinatra Holiday Bash!

A wood-carved Stillwater Bridge sign from Smith + Trade Mercantile
[Arts & Culture]
Smith + Trade Supports and Showcases Local Artisans

Smith + Trade Mercantile connects artisans with art lovers.

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.

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