Head to Saint Croix Vineyards this season for wine and family fun. Saint Croix Vineyards will host its annual Grape Stomp on September 7–8. All are...
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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...
Local Caterers and Food Trucks Bring That Festive Feeling
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attendee at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause,...
Sticks, the Ice Pop Shop Spreads Positivity on a Stick
At this local ice pop shop, positivity and fresh flavors go hand-in-hand. A frozen meal on a stick is a dream come true for a Stillwater dessert...
Fall Daytrips Are in Season
September marks the beginning of apple ripening in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in the area should be...
Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience
Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
One of Heather Mashuga’s favorite foraging finds is elderberry. It is found in the area and has healing properties that are used to aid the immune...
St. Patrick’s Day in the Valley
Celebrate as the Irish do—with fun festivities, comfort food and a pint! As we anticipate the budding green to come, embrace the tradition of St....
Mon Petit Chéri Shares the Art of Pastry
At Mon Petit Chéri, Emily Stahl finds her way. While one could book a flight to Europe to bite into a crisp croissant or buttery brioche, there may...
Hudson Grocery Cooperative Starts New Chapter
Local co-op is expanding to a brick-and-mortar shop. Hudson Grocery Cooperative (HGC) knows the kind of void the closing of a local grocery store...
Cheers to Cranberries
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s a look at the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh...
Pinch ‘N Rub Shares Sweet Recipes Infused With Flavor
Bake something to write home about this holiday season. When the holiday season rolls around, so do the family recipes we’ve come to cherish. But if...
Howard’s Bar: A New Chapter for a Local Favorite
Historic Stillwater establishment enters a new era as Howard’s Bar. “I remember when it was John’s Bar,” reads a bright neon sign displayed at the...
You & Me Café: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Coffee and community reign at You & Me Café. It’s been 30 years since Cheers ended its 11 season run on NBC, but the legacy of creating a space...
Jerry’s Brings Grass-Fed Beef to Shelves
Jerry’s Enterprises sources grass-fed beef directly from its ranch in Montana, prioritizing traceability and sustainability. In the far-off expanse...
A Season for Hotdish
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly three decades, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. Sure, I knew Tuna...
Melt Pizza Company Will Have You Melting on Main Street
Chef Anthony Gilbert brings Detroit-style pies—and lots of cheesy goodness—to downtown Stillwater. Walk into Melt Pizza Company, the newest addition...
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars...
North Hudson Pepper Fest Returns
Little village, big flavor. North Hudson may have fewer than 4,000 residents, but each year in late August, nearly 10,000 people make their way into...
Hudson Food Walk Celebrates Local Food Scene
As summer’s hustle starts to slow, folks from around the region gather to nosh their way along the beautiful St. Croix River on a guided Hudson Food...
