Architect Greg Elsner and his family tune into nature at their distinctive home in Taylors Falls. Greg Elsner brings a uniquely Minnesotan...
History
Lake Elmo Hosts a Centennial Celebration
The city will commemorate its milestone anniversary throughout September. To celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary, Lake Elmo is hosting a...
Dine Here, Dance Here Was a Smashing Success
In celebration of the grand opening of the Chestnut Street Plaza, the City of Stillwater and Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce sponsored a...
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...
Celebrating a New Era in Downtown Stillwater
Dine Here Dance Here event commemorates the opening of Chestnut Street Plaza. Back in 1901 at the Stillwater Street Fair, a photo was taken of Main...
Join the Fun With Stillwater’s Downtown Dance Party
Local small businesses are hosting a historic Dance Here event. Main Street might be closed in downtown Stillwater, but businesses are still open!...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
Hudson Booster Days Celebrates a Long Community History
Youth-centered organization’s roots date back to the 1950s. The annual Hudson Booster Days celebration takes on many colors, shapes and sounds....
Rach the Bookseller recommends …
The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier by Ken Martens This is the first book I recommend when customers ask for a historical account of...
Preservationist Pens Book on History of Stillwater’s Lift Bridge
New book chronicles local lift bridge saga. If there’s anything you’d like to know about the iconic Stillwater Lift Bridge, ask Charlene Roise. She...
The Histories of Hudson and Stillwater, As Told by Trolley Operators
Fall back in love with the Valley: Book a trolley tour! There's nothing more nostalgic than an open-air trolley ride through town—and we’re lucky to...
The St. Croix Riverway Turns 50
“The purpose of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is to preserve, protect and enhance the value of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers and their...
Local Group Gathers to Build Model Airplanes
For most people, an airplane is something they sit inside to get from point A to point B. Something they watch whizzing through the air in their...
Vintage Baseball: A Retro Look at America’s Favorite Pastime
Immerse yourself in 1860s baseball through the St. Croix Vintage Baseball Club. Washington County Historical Society’s executive director Brent...
Old Homes, New Life
Homeowners have turned to short-term rentals, modernized bed-and-breakfast formats and updated home layouts to preserve historic Stillwater homes in...
Ghosts in the Valley
Members of St. Croix Paranormal share some of their abnormal experiences in the area. Jill Foote and Donna Fjelstad, members of St. Croix...
Push the Pause Button at Ann Bean Mansion
Ann Bean Mansion is an authentic bit of history, upgraded to 21st century comfort while maintaining all its Victorian charm. High atop South Hill in...
Discover Stillwater’s Historic Brewery Caves
Discover Stillwater’s underground history at the Joseph Wolf Brewery caves. Stillwater is known for its charming streetscapes and historic...
Hauntings and Ghost Stories in the St. Croix Valley
Stories, sounds and sightings of ghosts in the St. Croix Valley. Eerie creaks coming from a darkened hallway. Visions of ghostly shadows. Strange...
The Sandwich Generation at Brine’s in Stillwater
Brine’s Meat Market and Restaurant have been Stillwater fixtures for more than 50 years. Start with the basics, said Bud Brine, the original owner...
