"Brave Enough" is an honest account from Jessie Diggins about success on snow and in life. Jessie Diggins grew up in Afton, Minn. and graduated from...
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This Stillwater Artist Hears Colors—See His Work Here
Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors. Stillwater-based artist Michael DeMeglio, who was born deaf,...
Senior Spotlight: Charlie Neuenschwander Wants to Tackle Climate Change
This Hudson High School student wants to study environmental engineering so he can tackle "some of the world's most difficult challenges." This...
Senior Spotlight: Inspired by Volleyball, Maddie Whittington Hopes to Study Health
This Stillwater High School student is extremely interested in studying nutrition and exercise alongside mental health. This year’s class of 2020 in...
‘Cheapest Way to See the World’: St. Croix Sailor Goes All-in on Hobby
St. Croix River sailor rediscovers his childhood passion for sailing. For the third straight summer, J.R. Hunter is spending as much time as...
Senior Spotlight: Miriam Cooper’s Heading Abroad to Pursue World Peace
St. Croix Preparatory Academy's Miriam Cooper has a desire to see the world and learn by traveling. This year’s class of 2020 in the St. Croix...
Ann Kim of Minneapolis’ Young Joni Wins Best Chef: Midwest at James Beard Awards
Six other Twin Cities chefs were semifinalists in the same category. The most prestigious awards in the restaurant industry have been handed out,...
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...
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)...
Introducing Dar Moslemi
Many know this renaissance man as the owner of Studio One Yoga in Stillwater and now Roseville; but did you know he’s also a short-film star? Coming...
The Blues of Tom Hunter
This self-taught rhythm and blues player has been contributing to the Minnesota music scene for 20 years. Tom Hunter is a self-taught blues and jazz...
MPR’s Kerri Miller Retreats to Hudson to Prepare for The Thread and Her Daily Radio Show.
On a good day, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) news host Kerri Miller can make the trip from her home in Hudson to MPR headquarters in downtown St....
Stillwater Farm Store Undergoes a Transformation with New Owner Rebecca Kolls
Rebecca Kolls revitalizes the Stillwater Farm Store. No one could possibly accuse Rebecca Kolls of being a slacker. The former WCCO-TV meteorologist...
KSTP-TV Meteorologist Dave Dahl on the Ever-changing Weather and Family Life in the St. Croix Valley
Local weather and community continue to inspire KSTP-TV meteorologist Dave Dahl. Dave Dahl is well known in thousands of homes throughout the Twin...
Artist Edie Abnet Paints the Town
The story of the Abnet Farm Studio. If you find yourself in a local gallery or venue, admiring a bold watercolor of animals or flowers, there’s a...
Work Hard, Play Hard
Fox-9 news anchor Randy Meier and his wife, Kami, share their passion for fitness and fun in Afton. Between raising five daughters, managing their...
Almost Two Years After His Untimely Death, Zach Sobiech’s Family Is Grateful for Their Community’s Support
While Laura Sobiech had many dreams for her future, she never aspired to become an author, inspirational speaker and childhood cancer advocate. Six...
