Stillwater female athletes are racking up championship trophies. Stillwater Area High School has a long history. The oldest accredited high school...
Education
Hudson Havoc Have High Hopes for Future
Hudson Havoc prepares hockey players for the future. Eighteen-year-old Kaleb Kinsky recently moved to Hudson from his hometown of Dike, Iowa with...
Alpine Ski Team Carves Its Place in History
The St. Croix Valley is home to several downhill ski areas. This means tons of talent gets developed as families spend time together at their local...
Nordic Teams Amass 16 State Championship Titles
These past months while the weather’s been warm in the St. Croix Valley, Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins has been training for the upcoming Nordic...
Kayaking on the Kinni
School teacher shares his love of the outdoors. Teacher, father, seasoned river veteran, businessman: owner of River Guide Kayaks Mike Kealy is a...
A Senior Showcase from Around the St. Croix Valley
Meet four area students who manage to balance more than expected in today’s busy world. Annika White St. Croix Preparatory Academy Annika has played...
Local Montessori School Emphasizes Real-world Learning
St. Croix Valley Montessori is situated on 15 acres about midway between Woodbury and Stillwater. It’s a place where children feed and care for...
Stillwater Gymnasts Capture State Championship
Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) will soon welcome students back for another year of reading, writing and arithmetic. But its athletic programs...
Helping Haiti
Educating minds and enriching lives. Sara Lein never dreamed of riding on the back of a motorcycle on a Caribbean island, running a school in a...
Feed Your Mind with a Local Activity That’ll Give You a Break and a New Skill
Summer’s here, and with the rising temps comes an inescapable urge to plan a getaway. You can add a dose of the interesting and exotic to your...
Golfing for Kids
St. Croix Valley area golf courses attempt to draw more children to the sport. Golf is a game that teaches sportsmanship and responsibility. “You...
Stillwater Preschools Continue on Their Path of Excellence
To many, it’s no surprise Stillwater is home to an incredible public school district. What is perhaps less known, however, is among the highly...
World of Books
St. Croix Valley–based Books for Africa continues to bring the gift of reading around the world. Thirty years ago, Marine on St. Croix resident Tom...
Carpenter Nature Center Brings You the Art of Maple Syruping
Learn the art of maple syruping in a local class this month. Maple syruping is “one of those ‘rites of spring’ in the Midwest,” says Jennifer Vieth,...
Rowing Is Growing
Believe it or not, now is the time to sign up for this year’s rowing lessons—yes, just before the ice is out. The Hudson-based St. Croix Rowing...
The Pony Activity Center Benefits Stillwater Students and Community Members Alike
This fall, the doors of the new Pony Activity Center (PAC) opened to the public with an incredibly positive response. The facility, a longtime...
Hudson Horse Farms Offer Riding Lessons and Emotional Connections
How three horse-training facilities in Hudson explore the therapeutic side of bonding with equines. Riding isn’t about just saddling up and hitting...
Local Experts Offer Tips on River Fishing for Anglers of All Ages and Abilities
Many of us know the St. Croix River as a great place to go boating, take pictures or picnic alongside. We might go for walks on the Stillwater...
