For Hudson wildlife photographer Lisa Townsend, a spontaneous stop led to an amazing find. “I had been with a friend photographing ducks [that]...
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Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023 Winners
We're excited to share our winners for the Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023 photo contest! During the summer, we asked local shutterbugs to share their...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
St. Croix Valley Seniors Pursue Their Passions
These area students are pursuing their passions and leading their peers. Each year, St. Croix Valley Magazine asks administrators and staff at local...
Riverway Volunteer Program Protects Scenic St. Croix
Meet the two organizations behind an all-new joint Riverway Volunteer Program. The St. Croix Valley and Riverway may be a treasure to the people who...
North Hudson Pepper Fest Returns
Little village, big flavor. North Hudson may have fewer than 4,000 residents, but each year in late August, nearly 10,000 people make their way into...
Early Morning Fall Fishing in Stillwater
Award-winning image captures an autumn sunrise. Stillwater resident Todd Kockelman captured this image on an October morning on his way into work....
Hudson Food Walk Celebrates Local Food Scene
As summer’s hustle starts to slow, folks from around the region gather to nosh their way along the beautiful St. Croix River on a guided Hudson Food...
Community Thread Helps Seniors Stay Independent
Stillwater nonprofit helps older adults stay independent longer. “Each act of service is a thread that ties people, communities and lives together...
Children’s Farm Preschool Celebrates 50 Years
Picture, if you will, a vibrant, comforting place, filled with wonder. A place where the delightful sounds of children and farm animals play...
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!...
Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest Submissions Open
Throughout its pages, St. Croix Valley Magazine showcases our communities in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Meet Your Winners for Best of St. Croix Valley 2023
Celebrate your Best of St. Croix Valley 2023 Readers’ Choice Poll winners and finalists! St. Croix Valley Magazine readers, welcome, to your annual...
Hudson Booster Days 2023: What To Look Forward To
Hudson’s Booster Days event brings family-friendly festivities and Bingo. The Fourth of July is coming around soon, and that means the Hudson...
Travel Around the Valley This Summer
Add these destinations to your summer bucket list. Going into 2023, I started thinking about how to be more intentional with my time—and for me,...
Meet Brookside Bar & Grill’s New Owners
Food and favorite dining spots have a way of elevating a night out with friends, new and old. And a good cut of a prime rib can conjure memories of...
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...
Painted Lady
Hudson resident photographs the beauty of the great outdoors. Hobbyist and nature photographer Lisa Townsend captured this photo in her Hudson...
Meet the 2023 Best of St. Croix Valley Finalists
It's time to meet the finalists for Best of St. Croix Valley 2023. In January, we invited St. Croix Valley Magazine readers to reflect on their...
Miss River Valley Pageant Shines A Light on Local Stars
Miss River Valley Scholarships honor young women making a difference. Pageants are more than just beautiful gowns, outstanding talent, sleek sashes...
