Welcome to the December/January 2023 Issue

Welcome to the December/January 2023 Issue

Nostalgia has always come easily to me. As a kid, I would spend hours in my grandparents’ closet, digging through albums and shoeboxes of old family photos, feeling deep sentimental longing for the people I’d never met and the years long gone. Even today, with enough...
The Lost Library

The Lost Library

In this new release by bestselling authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the main character, Evan, knows that two things are a big deal: books and starting middle school. He’s navigating his final days of fifth grade—and his anxiety about starting middle school—when a...
Fun in the Frozen North

Fun in the Frozen North

Award-winning photo captures family at the Ice Palace Maze. For Stillwater resident Jon Quijano, there’s beauty to be found in the everyday. The portrait, wedding and event photographer says, “My greatest passion is capturing the experiences of family life, the...
Freeze the Day

Freeze the Day

Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the East Metro plays host to endless winter opportunities fit for the entire family. Which of these activities will you and...
Hudson Special Hockey Is Changing the Game

Hudson Special Hockey Is Changing the Game

Hudson Special Hockey helps players of all abilities find their place on the ice. The unmistakable, sweaty stink of a hockey bag. The blaring beat of classic rock and sharp sound of skates on ice. As it is in towns across the nation, youth hockey in the St. Croix...
Cheers to Cranberries

Cheers to Cranberries

There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s a look at the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart. It’s typically eaten on its own as a side dish with roasted turkey. Its bright, tangy flavor is a nice...
You’re Invited …

You’re Invited …

… to a collective celebration for the St. Croix Valley community and its local businesses and providers that continue to serve and support us in a host of categories. What’s the best way to honor your favorite dining spots, hometown businesses, service providers,...
A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air

First Day Hikes foster connection with nature and community on New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, people around the country rise early to join in on a U.S. State Parks tradition—First Day Hikes. At state parks and natural areas across the country, the ritual aims to...
La Vie Est Belle’s Holiday Gift Guide

La Vie Est Belle’s Holiday Gift Guide

Discover local artisans at La Vie Est Belle. Double up with a bit of me-time and relax as you shop for the holidays. Lake Elmo gift boutique La Vie Est Belle has a variety of handmade creations from local makers. Kristen Rohman Rehkamp opened La Vie Est Belle to find...

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