Stillwater nonprofit helps older adults stay independent longer. “Each act of service is a thread that ties people, communities and lives together...
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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...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: Ice Fishing on Perch Lake
Hobby photographer captures the beauty of St. Croix County. While shooting a beautiful December sunset, hobby photographer Lucy McNellis captured...
A Tale of Wanderlust in Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio host Kerri Miller offers guided adventure trips. There is a saying that travel broadens the mind, but Kerri Miller takes that...
Meet the Female Founders of Downtown Stillwater
Stillwater’s Main Street is home to a community of woman-driven businesses. In the hustle and bustle of downtown Stillwater, visitors can get a cup...
St. Croix Sundog
Rare atmospheric phenomenon captured in Stillwater. “It was a Friday. I had just dropped off my two sons at [school]. It was 17 below out. I was on...
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Art to Everyone
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
We have an idea St. Croix Valley …
Best of St. Croix Valley 2023 Voting Guidelines … Let’s step into 2023 with the spirit of gratitude and support for the St. Croix Valley and its...
Miracle At Big Rock Brings Dazzling Holiday Fun to the St. Croix Valley
The winter wonderland is back for its second year of lights, holiday cheer and more. The snow is aglow at Big Rock Creek thanks to the Miracle at...
Osceola Bridge
Photographer captures the beauty of the St. Croix Valley. When photographer Sarah Lilja took this photo on a warm summer day, the light, greenery...
