Get ready for a summer spent exploring the Valley by foot. Welcome warmer days on the trails this spring and summer. Run Stillwater, a family-run,...
Sports
Freeze the Day
Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the...
Hudson Special Hockey Is Changing the Game
Hudson Special Hockey helps players of all abilities find their place on the ice. The unmistakable, sweaty stink of a hockey bag. The blaring beat...
Double Shifts
Local shares his passion at St. Croix Sports in Hudson, Wis. Most people think working 40 hours a week is more than enough to stay busy. For Sean...
A New Way to Paddle
Pickleball is fun for the whole family. There is some controversy over how pickleball got its name, whether the sport reminded founder Joel...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a minnesota motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how...
Jessie Diggins Shares Successes and Failures in Her Book ‘Brave Enough’
"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...
UW-River Falls Rodeo Team is Riding High
The University of Wisconsin River Falls Rodeo team and club celebrates 56 years. Established in 1963 by faculty member David Stafford, the...
St. Croix Trail Blazers Saddle Up to Help Those with Special Needs
Equine therapy helps riders through life’s journey. Founded in 2010, the St. Croix Trail Blazers is a unique organization with a group of riders who...
Here’s How They Keep the Slopes Slick at Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen
Go behind the scenes with local ski groomers. "When I was a kid, going out early with my dad to groom was one of my favorite things to do,” Amy...
St. Croix Prep Strikes Bull’s Eye with State-of-the-Art Archery Facility
St. Croix Prep has a state- of-the-art archery facility. Archery is a team sport regulated by a national organization called the National Archery in...
Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on So You Think You Can Dance
(SYTYCD). Making it all the way into the round of top 10 dancers, Jordan says she never expected to make it as far as she did. “It never...
Brush Up on a Hot Winter Sport at St. Croix Curling Center
If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, St. Croix Valley is home to the St. Croix Curling Center. As interest in...
Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover
Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota. The state that plays...
St. Croix River Hounds Join America’s Biggest Summer Baseball League
New college summer league team set to start in 2020. Beginning in the summer of 2020, the hounds will run once again at the St. Croix Meadows Dog...
Going to a Twins Game at Target Field Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper
Starting with the 2019 season, the price for stadium staples like hot dogs, pretzels and beer will drop to more affordable levels. A family trip to...
It’s Baseball Season in Stillwater as Ponies Seek to Defend State Title
Spring means baseball, and locals should prepare to “pony-up” to the Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) fields to support this championship team....
Local Youth Golfer to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt at Augusta
Local youth golfer follows her passion. Bella Leonhart grew up in a family of golfers. As early as age 4, she learned how to hit golf balls. Now, at...
Inside Bending Branches, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Canoe and Kayak Paddles
Osceola company builds an outdoor legacy. If you want to build a better paddle, ask a canoeist or a kayaker. That’s the simple logic that has fueled...
Rent a Bike in Downtown Stillwater and Start Exploring
Bike rentals make exploring even easier. Too often, we get caught up in the activities of our daily lives and forget to enjoy all of the amenities...
