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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...
Inside Stillwater Softball’s Historic State Championship Win
Stillwater female athletes are racking up championship trophies. Stillwater Area High School has a long history. The oldest accredited high school...
Hudson Havoc Have High Hopes for Future
Hudson Havoc prepares hockey players for the future. Eighteen-year-old Kaleb Kinsky recently moved to Hudson from his hometown of Dike, Iowa with...
Youth Advantage Gives Kids the Resources to Pursue Their Passions
Youth Advantage provides opportunities for local students. Access to sports, fine arts and other groups such as science clubs and 4-H are not...
Alpine Ski Team Carves Its Place in History
The St. Croix Valley is home to several downhill ski areas. This means tons of talent gets developed as families spend time together at their local...
Nordic Teams Amass 16 State Championship Titles
These past months while the weather’s been warm in the St. Croix Valley, Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins has been training for the upcoming Nordic...
Stillwater Gymnasts Capture State Championship
Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) will soon welcome students back for another year of reading, writing and arithmetic. But its athletic programs...
Vintage Baseball: A Retro Look at America’s Favorite Pastime
Immerse yourself in 1860s baseball through the St. Croix Vintage Baseball Club. Washington County Historical Society’s executive director Brent...
Golfing for Kids
St. Croix Valley area golf courses attempt to draw more children to the sport. Golf is a game that teaches sportsmanship and responsibility. “You...
A Half Marathon Full of Heart
Join Run Stillwater’s ninth Half Marathon for a day full of support. For the fifth year in a row, Run Stillwater will host the Stillwater...
Skijoring 101
Grab your pup and a pair of skis, and try your hand at this unique winter sport. Minnesotans and Wisconsinites aren’t the type to let a little snow...
Rowing Is Growing
Believe it or not, now is the time to sign up for this year’s rowing lessons—yes, just before the ice is out. The Hudson-based St. Croix Rowing...
The Valley Goes to Camp
Make sure to register for these fun summer camps by February—while there’s still time. While the snow might still be falling and summer is still a...
The Pony Activity Center Benefits Stillwater Students and Community Members Alike
This fall, the doors of the new Pony Activity Center (PAC) opened to the public with an incredibly positive response. The facility, a longtime...
