Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...
Education
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...
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...
The Ultimate Grad Party Punchlist
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
How River Falls’ Steve Schroeder Keeps Moving
Octogenarian Steve Schroeder proves serving your community is a mission for all ages. Since the moment Steve Schroeder and his family moved to the...
How Senior Spotlights Students Make a Difference
Meet five high school seniors making a difference in their community. Each year, schools across the Valley nominate incoming seniors who stand out...
Stillwater Area History Spots Connects People to the Past
Stillwater Area History Spots project uses QR codes to share stories from St. Croix Valley's past. A project funded by the Stillwater Area Community...
River Valley Riders Breaks Down Barriers
Therapeutic riding program opens doors for those with disabilities. At River Valley Riders, smiles and stories reign. The organization’s therapeutic...
Meet a Music Maven
“The most important thing that you can do in the whole world is to give back to your community,” says Kristin Tjornehoj, a lifelong resident,...
Marine Mills Folk School Shares the Bounty of the Valley
Foraging experts share the natural bounty of the St. Croix Valley. Foraging is a practice that humanity has relied on for centuries. Though it’s not...
St. Croix Valley Seniors Pursue Their Passions
These area students are pursuing their passions and leading their peers. Each year, St. Croix Valley Magazine asks administrators and staff at local...
Children’s Farm Preschool Celebrates 50 Years
Picture, if you will, a vibrant, comforting place, filled with wonder. A place where the delightful sounds of children and farm animals play...
Miss River Valley Pageant Shines A Light on Local Stars
Miss River Valley Scholarships honor young women making a difference. Pageants are more than just beautiful gowns, outstanding talent, sleek sashes...
Meet New Stillwater Superintendent Mike Funk
“Expect the best. We want the best experience for everybody associated with Stillwater schools.” —Mike Funk, Stillwater Area Public Schools...
Let’s Hear it For Our St. Croix Valley Senior Spotlight Students
Give a nod to these stellar soon-to-be graduates. For students of the graduating class of 2023, it’s their ability to adapt that’s propelled them...
New Inclusive Playground Coming to New Heights School
New Heights School looks to add an inclusive playground to the school grounds. For New Heights School, paving the way for education comes naturally....
Outdoor Playground Offers Kids a World of Possibilities
A Hudson backyard transforms into an immersive classroom for kids. Amid a five-acre forest lies a custom jungle gym, climbing trees and a world of...
21 Roots
Farm’s name highlights special intention in programming. Local nonprofit 21 Roots Farm brings meaningful activities to people impacted by...
Embracing Diversity
Hudson Inclusion Alliance promotes community and belonging for all residents. Promoting a welcoming community where everyone is valued, the Hudson...
