St. Croix Prep has a state- of-the-art archery facility. Archery is a team sport regulated by a national organization called the National Archery in...
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Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on So You Think You Can Dance
(SYTYCD). Making it all the way into the round of top 10 dancers, Jordan says she never expected to make it as far as she did. “It never...
Drone Photographer’s Icy Shot Wins Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest
Tyler Mason gives us an aerial perspective of winter. We regularly feature photos from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. This month, we...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: See the ‘Sheer Joy and Happiness’ on These Kids’ Faces
Summer Smiles and Sweet Corn took first place in the People and Families category of the 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. Each month we...
Stillwater Resident’s Fair Trade Store Small Things Makes a Big Impact
Stillwater resident runs a fair-trade shop in Woodbury. An estate planning and retirement attorney by trade, Shannon Enright has always loved...
Brush Up on a Hot Winter Sport at St. Croix Curling Center
If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, St. Croix Valley is home to the St. Croix Curling Center. As interest in...
This Stillwater Artist Hears Colors—See His Work Here
Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors. Stillwater-based artist Michael DeMeglio, who was born deaf,...
Enjoy the Sunrise Without Waking Up Early Thanks to This Local Photographer
Todd Kockelman submitted his photo "Winter Liftbridge" to our 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. In each issue and online, we like feature...
2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest Winners
Meet the winners of the 2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest! Activities & Events St. Croix Sailing Club by Patrick O'Donnell Honorable...
St. Croix River Cruises Offer a Scenic View of the Valley
Take your pick for an end-of-summer St. Croix River cruise. Enjoy the views of the majestic St Croix River. Our area is spoiled for choice when it...
Senior Spotlight: Charlie Neuenschwander Wants to Tackle Climate Change
This Hudson High School student wants to study environmental engineering so he can tackle "some of the world's most difficult challenges." This...
Senior Spotlight: Inspired by Volleyball, Maddie Whittington Hopes to Study Health
This Stillwater High School student is extremely interested in studying nutrition and exercise alongside mental health. This year’s class of 2020 in...
‘Cheapest Way to See the World’: St. Croix Sailor Goes All-in on Hobby
St. Croix River sailor rediscovers his childhood passion for sailing. For the third straight summer, J.R. Hunter is spending as much time as...
Senior Spotlight: Miriam Cooper’s Heading Abroad to Pursue World Peace
St. Croix Preparatory Academy's Miriam Cooper has a desire to see the world and learn by traveling. This year’s class of 2020 in the St. Croix...
Sailing Schools in the St. Croix Valley
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes - might as well learn to sail on them. There are several sailing schools in the St. Croix Valley area that...
Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover
Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota. The state that plays...
Photographer Captures ‘Mood of the Evening’ at Minnesota Orchestra’s Concert in the Park
The community came together last summer for the Minnesota Orchestra's Concert in the Park. Each month we feature a photo from our last Lens on St....
Meet the 2019 Best of St. Croix Valley
Without further ado, here’s your Best of the St. Croix Valley 2019. We live in a pretty amazing place, don’t we? We can take in beautiful river...
Phipps Center for the Arts Offers Plenty of Summer Fun
Check out one of the dozens of classes offered during the seven weeks of Summer Art Camp. “Hudson in summer is really hopping!” says John Potter,...
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...
