Good things take time. It’s an adage I’m sure we’ve all heard, and (while a bit cheesy), I believe there’s no better way to introduce our food,...
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Marma Brings Fresh Flavors to Lake Elmo
Marcus Clark and Max Basaker discuss the making of Marma. Finding your dream career rarely happens as a teenager, but for Stillwater residents and...
Artist Debra Korluka Is Rooted in Family
A Stillwater artist and her family design a grand experiment in multigenerational living. Debra Korluka is an expert at weaving together...
Hudson’s Third Street Draws Thousands of Trick-Or-Treaters
When Kate and Nathan Hall’s first Halloween in Hudson, Wisconsin, arrived, they were prepared. The couple had anticipated the arrival of...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
Rivertown Fall Art Festival Returns Larger Than Ever
The annual Stillwater fine arts festival is back to celebrate a variety of local artists. Stillwater’s Rivertown Fall Art Festival celebrates its...
River Valley Yoga Festival is Back in Stillwater
Instructor Allissa Obler creates an experience for longtime practitioners and newcomers alike. The River Valley Yoga Festival returns for its third...
Welcome to the August/September 2024 Issue
Happy August, Readers! A month known for getaways, back-to-school prep and warm summer nights is the ideal time to kick back with a magazine and...
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...
The Ultimate Grad Party Punchlist
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
How Senior Spotlights Students Make a Difference
Meet five high school seniors making a difference in their community. Each year, schools across the Valley nominate incoming seniors who stand out...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Celebrate Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2024
Join us in congratulating the winners and finalists of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. Life brings us so many reasons to celebrate. Another trip...
Welcome to the June/July 2024 Issue
Recently, I received an email from the Minnesota Historical Society. Its collection was missing one issue of St. Croix Valley Magazine—could I send...
I’m Chasing My Favorite Parts of Summer—so Should You!
For me, summer in the Valley is all about maximizing the weekend’s potential. There’s nothing like ending the week on a Thursday, heading north (or...
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....
Union Art Alley Is a New Vibrant Arts Hub in Stillwater
Stillwater’s Union Art Alley has real community impact. Towns like Stillwater offer historic charm, river vistas and thriving downtown businesses....
