Everyone has had a job they didn’t like much, those gigs we did to pay the rent just out of college. In recognition of Labor Day and everyone who...
Community
A New Mosque Reflects the Area’s Growing Diversity
Muslims in the St. Croix Valley and throughout the east metro will soon have a beautiful, brand new house of worship. Construction on a mosque in...
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...
Volunteer Opportunities
Share your heart at Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. in Hudson Whether you’re interested in stepping into the world of volunteering, or...
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...
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...
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...
St. Croix Jazz Orchestra Delivers Excellence
It’s become a part of Stillwater’s annual Fourth of July celebration. For a couple of hours before the fireworks, the 17 musicians (and a vocalist)...
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...
Meet the Best of St. Croix Valley 2018
The Best of the Valley 2018 readers’ choice winners are revealed in 30-plus categories, including top restaurants, haute shops, fabulous services...
A Half Marathon Full of Heart
Join Run Stillwater’s ninth Half Marathon for a day full of support. For the fifth year in a row, Run Stillwater will host the Stillwater...
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...
Ann Bancroft, Richard J. Leider and Craig Hansen Are Influencers in the Valley
Finding inspiration from a handful of the St. Croix Valley’s movers and shakers. In a time when influencing is a marketing buzz-term, the positive...
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...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: Capturing Nature
Violet Penman, our photo contest winner, discusses her photos and her natural inspiration. Local high school senior Violet Penman, who will attend...
