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...
Community
River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater
Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike. The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third...
Master Gardeners Grow Community Across the St. Croix Valley
Local master gardeners dig in and give back. The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association equips gardeners in Wisconsin’s Pierce and St. Croix...
The Ultimate Grad Party Punchlist
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
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...
A Day on the Kinnickinnic River
Adventures abound on the Kinnickinnic River. Flowing through the heart of River Falls, Wisconsin, the Kinnickinnic River (known to locals as “the...
How Senior Spotlights Students Make a Difference
Meet five high school seniors making a difference in their community. Each year, schools across the Valley nominate incoming seniors who stand out...
How River Falls’ Steve Schroeder Keeps Moving
Octogenarian Steve Schroeder proves serving your community is a mission for all ages. Since the moment Steve Schroeder and his family moved to the...
Stillwater Lily Pads
Award-winning image showcases beauty along country roads. Stillwater photographer Vanessa Christensen was heading back from the beach with her...
Participate in Our 2024 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, St. Croix Valley Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
Celebrate Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2024
Join us in congratulating the winners and finalists of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Life brings us so many reasons to celebrate. Another trip...
I’m Chasing My Favorite Parts of Summer—so Should You!
For me, summer in the Valley is all about maximizing the weekend’s potential. There’s nothing like ending the week on a Thursday, heading north (or...
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...
Give Where You Live
Jim and Judy Freund grew up on family farms in Wisconsin. They saw generosity embodied by family and community members who cared for each other,...
Cycling Opportunities Abound in St. Croix Valley
Cycling programs for all ages and abilities flourish throughout the Valley. You can bike through St. Croix Valley, around the Valley, up and down...
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...
Guillermo Cuellar Pottery Shares the Joy of Ceramics
For the Cuellars, a love of pottery spans countries and generations. For every stranger who walks into Alana and Guillermo Cuellar’s showroom in...
Curious Kits
Award-winning photo captures siblings at play. “Springtime in Wisconsin offers a plethora of exciting wildlife opportunities for migrating animals...
River Valley Riders Breaks Down Barriers
Therapeutic riding program opens doors for those with disabilities. At River Valley Riders, smiles and stories reign. The organization’s therapeutic...
Franconia Sculpture Park Welcomes New Director Alex Legeros
To visit Franconia Sculpture Park is to enter another world. Absurd eyeball-like orbs rotate on an axis, moved by the breeze; an unassuming shed...
