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St. Croix River Hounds Join America’s Biggest Summer Baseball League
New college summer league team set to start in 2020. Beginning in the summer of 2020, the hounds will run once again at the St. Croix Meadows Dog...
Going to a Twins Game at Target Field Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper
Starting with the 2019 season, the price for stadium staples like hot dogs, pretzels and beer will drop to more affordable levels. A family trip to...
Hudson Photographer Loves Capturing ‘the Little Things’
Hudson photographer loves the little things in life. Nineteen-year-old Violet Penman is a graduate of Hudson High School and a student at the...
It’s Baseball Season in Stillwater as Ponies Seek to Defend State Title
Spring means baseball, and locals should prepare to “pony-up” to the Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) fields to support this championship team....
Local Youth Golfer to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt at Augusta
Local youth golfer follows her passion. Bella Leonhart grew up in a family of golfers. As early as age 4, she learned how to hit golf balls. Now, at...
Inside Bending Branches, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Canoe and Kayak Paddles
Osceola company builds an outdoor legacy. If you want to build a better paddle, ask a canoeist or a kayaker. That’s the simple logic that has fueled...
Rent a Bike in Downtown Stillwater and Start Exploring
Bike rentals make exploring even easier. Too often, we get caught up in the activities of our daily lives and forget to enjoy all of the amenities...
New Resident Captures Dog on the (Practice) Hunt
Meet Hattie. She’s a hunting dog getting a little retrieval practice at Big Marine Lake. This Lens on St. Croix Valley award-winning photograph of...
Inside Stillwater Softball’s Historic State Championship Win
Stillwater female athletes are racking up championship trophies. Stillwater Area High School has a long history. The oldest accredited high school...
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...
Youth Advantage Gives Kids the Resources to Pursue Their Passions
Youth Advantage provides opportunities for local students. Access to sports, fine arts and other groups such as science clubs and 4-H are not...
St. Croix Valley Foundation Bridging Communities Through Charity, Outreach
United support of all St. Croix Valley residents. With a focus strictly on maintaining and bettering the community for all of the residents living...
Abstract Artist Michael Slagle Returns to Roots in Lakeland
Local abstract artist creates images of home. Local artist Michael Slagle grew up in Lakeland, Minnesota. The son of an artist, Slagle began...
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...
The Life of Lakeland Bonsai Master Kevin Oshima
At his home-cum-greenhouse complex in Lakeland, Kevin Oshima does not have a television or a computer. He does have somewhere between 6,000 and...
Head Out to Harvest Fest
Witness giant pumpkin history. Stillwater Harvest Fest is a completely volunteer-run community event committed to supporting and donating to...
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...
2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley Winners
Meet the winners of this year's photo contest! People & Families Summer Smiles & Sweet Corn by Anne Jackson Wildlife & Nature Dream by...
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...
