Pin the cherry on the sundae. Summer is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix Valley with everyone’s...
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Area veteran launches a local coffee roasting business. Walter Reynolds is known in the local coffee roasting world as Roaster Walt or Wally. But he...
Food for the Soul
Hudson transplant goes from big pharma to food blogging. From breakfast and sourdough to dinners and desserts, food and lifestyle blogger Amanda Paa...
Forge and Foundry Distillery Embodies the Spirit of Stillwater
Forge and Foundry Distillery finds a home on Stillwater's Main Street. It seems to be a common theme that people who grew up here and move away are...
The Board Loon: How a Bored Minnesotan Became a Wisconsin Charcuterie Expert
A knack for making charcuterie has birthed a burgeoning business for Hudson's Kelsey Heimerl. Kelsey Heimerl of Hudson, Wis. was once a leasing...
Afton’s Yellow House Vineyard Branches into Winemaking
Cody Kaye launched Yellow House Vineyard in 2014. After years of growing and harvesting grapes, the vineyard is starting to make its own wine. Cody...
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Scenic Spots
Perfect places for a picnic and the essentials you should pack. Summer provides lots of opportunities to explore the outdoors and enjoy a tasty...
Tour Your Way Through These St. Croix Valley Breweries
Plan your weekends around touring your way through St. Croix Valley breweries. Part of what’s best about the St. Croix Valley is the variety of...
This Personal Chef Helps You Tour the World at Your Dinner Table
Personal chef Orlando Castro brings global flavors to clients’ homes. If you’ve ever thought about hosting a big dinner party with a little extra...
Hot & Steamy Soup Recipes from Local Blogger NellieBellie
Soup recipes to bring some inner warmth in winter. Winter’s colder weather and shorter daylight hours can make us crave comfort foods. It could be a...
Sara’s Tipsy Pies Opens Storefront in Stillwater
Fans of Sara's Tipsy Pies can get their fix in the new Stillwater shop. The flaky, golden crust, delicious warmth and oozing fillings are just some...
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Fest
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival. Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple...
Sip and Sample Your Way Through These Local Wineries
Celebrate the harvest season by raising a glass of locally sourced wine with friends and family. Northern Vineyards Winery — Stillwater, MN...
Our Favorite Local Places to Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps. We love fall, a bushel and a peck....
This Wisconsin Cotton Candy Cart Offers Flavors Like Champagne, Pop Rocks and More
Confection Cotton Candy offers original flavors, a cart for events and sealed bags for party favors or gifts. Sarah Kubler is a mom of four with a...
It’s Patio Season, So Sip on These Local Summer Beers
Local breweries offer up their best beers for summer nights. As the days get warmer and longer, there are few better ways to spend the sun-soaked...
Lift Bridge Brewing Co.’s Newest Beverage Brainchild: Canned Hard Seltzers
A taproom favorite for some time now, three flavors of Lift Bridge hard seltzer will soon hit store shelves. Just as the craft beer boom hit...
A Culinary Trip Through the St. Croix Valley
Explore the St. Croix Valley by visiting these dining destinations located up and down the river. For so long, the St. Croix River Valley was...
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,...
Growing Good Farmers
Big River Farms is a St. Croix Valley certified organic vegetable farm comprising, according to Minnesota Food Association programs manager Laura...
