Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural...
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Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...
Stillwater Local Leads Susan G. Komen in Minnesota
Stillwater’s Alicia Gordon Macalus leads Susan G. Komen in Minnesota. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, somewhere in this world, a...
Nature’s Radiant Pause
An award-winning image showcases an orchard oriole in spring. “Every spring, I visit my favorite birding spot near New Richmond, [Wisconsin], where...
Announcing the Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the St. Croix Valley area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...
Meet Dianne Polasik
After Dianne Polasik earned a nursing degree from the University of Iowa, she says she came to Minnesota, “saw all those lakes, and stayed.” That...
Inside the Costume Shop at The Phipps
At the heart of all things costuming at The Phipps Center for the Arts (PCA) is Bridget Lentz, our costume shop manager. With a love for costumes...
Frosty Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures winter magic on a sunrise stroll along the St. Croix River. Nikkita Berglind, of River Falls, Wisconsin, was walking...
Cast Your Vote for Best of St. Croix Valley 2025
It’s time to celebrate the best that the St. Croix Valley area has to offer! Our Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a...
Snow Carver
A hobby photographer captures an award-winning image at the World Snow Sculpting Championship. A snow sculptor at the World Snow Sculpting...
Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue 2024 Hoedown Gala
On October 5, volunteer-driven nonprofit Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue held its annual hoedown gala in Somerset, Wisconsin. The event featured a concert...
Meet the Duo Behind Santa’s Mailbox
Gary and Richelle Jader respond to hundreds of letters each holiday season. Six years ago, a Hudson, Wisconsin, couple was asked a simple question...
David Palmer’s Life of Philanthropy
Some of David Palmer’s earliest lessons in giving came from odd teachers: venison steaks and chicken–the payment his father received for the medical...
Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration
Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...
WHAT Art Gallery Expands to WHAT Art School
A St. Croix Falls couple expands their reach from a successful gallery to a new art school. In the heart of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, a new...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files...
Hats Off to Photographer Jerry Weise
Award-winning photos capture downtown Stillwater in color. In August 2023, Stillwater residents gathered downtown to recreate a photo from the 1901...
Many Ways To Serve
It’s a rare nonprofit in the St. Croix Valley that Linda Robertson and Warren Schneider haven’t supported through servant leadership, volunteerism...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater
Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike. The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third...
