by Zoe Yates | Oct 1, 2025 | Build, Interior Design
At a Valley family’s second home in Finland, Minnesota, modern design meets rustic charm. Baytown Township residents Dave and Heidi Hove weren’t in the market for a second home, but when they found their dream setting—42.5 acres on the Baptism River in Finland,...
by Zoe Yates | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Giving Back, Outdoors
Hudson’s Hilltop Pumpkin Party and Rotary Halloween Parade is an autumn mainstay. It’s been 72 years since the first annual Rotary Halloween Parade—and the event just keeps getting better. For the past three years, Hudson Daybreak Rotary and Rotary Club of Hudson,...
by Zoe Yates | Oct 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
After enjoying a fall hike at Arcola Bluffs, Stillwater resident Maribeth Lundeen stopped at Arcola Mills to capture this image of a small stream meeting the St. Croix River. “The view looking north up the river is beautiful any time of the year,” Lundeen says. She...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Rising star chef Cory Western draws inspiration from his childhood in East Farmington, Wisconsin. In the rolling hills of East Farmington, Wisconsin, just east of the St. Croix River, chef Cory Western’s culinary story began. Growing up on a small hobby farm, he spent...
by Ben Thietje | Oct 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy
Memorable characters abound in the Phipps Center for the Arts’ production of Little Shop of Horrors, but the real star of the show is the one that has vines, teeth and an appetite for destruction—otherwise known as Audrey II. Behind the scenes of this monstrous...
by Zoe Yates | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers, Noteworthy, Recipes
Hickory Nut Pie is a staple of chef Cory Western’s holiday tradition. “This pie is special to me because of my Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jerry,” Western says. “They like to collect hickory nuts in the fall and shuck them in the winter, then gift them to me and other...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Sep 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Photographers bring the St. Croix Valley into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around St. Croix Valley. This summer, these same shutter bugs shared some of their favorite shots in our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. We can’t...
by Claire Krieger | Aug 27, 2025 | History
The city will commemorate its milestone anniversary throughout September. To celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary, Lake Elmo is hosting a centennial celebration in collaboration with Connect Lake Elmo. Situated halfway between St. Paul and the St. Croix River...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2025 | Photo Contest
From June 1–July 31, we invited you to submit your photos of the St. Croix Valley. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image gallery below and vote for the images you like best by checking the box. Voting is open from 8 .am....
by Editorial Staff | Aug 1, 2025 | Weddings
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful, unforgettable details. At St. Croix Valley Magazine, we embrace celebrating local love stories, and we want to feature...
by Zoe Yates | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
How do you find community? It’s an important question—arguably the most important question there is. Who out there hasn’t felt a desire for a stronger community at one point in their lives? It’s a continuing effort for all ages, to find our people and a feeling of...
by Taylor Hamilton and Zoe Yates | Aug 1, 2025 | Arts, Noteworthy, Outdoors
A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: Birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees and water burbles in nearby streams. At Wild River State Park, a composer and musician is collaborating with nature to introduce new elements that invite visitors to...
by Zoe Yates | Aug 1, 2025 | Senior Living, Wellness
For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more than 20 years. Like many in retirement, the Ellises have developed a comfortable routine. Upon waking, they share a meal....
by Ellie Heyerdahl | Aug 1, 2025 | Outdoors, Wellness
Roll out your mat! River Valley Yoga Festival returns for a fourth year. The idea for River Valley Yoga Festival came to Stillwater resident Allissa Obler in a dream. She then spent eight years researching and preparing and founded her own yoga studio, Mudita...
by Rachael Perron | Aug 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Recipes
This recipe shines with its balance of crunchy, creamy and crispy textures and combination of sweet, nutty and fresh flavors. It’s also a great gluten-free alternative to crackers and cheese that will have your guests celebrating your good taste. Parmesan Walnut...
