While my memories of middle school are few, I remember it as a time of great change. It was in those formative years that I developed an interest in...
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The Future of the Valley Is Bright
The St. Croix Valley is home to a collection of incredible schools, with halls filled with young people finding their place in the world. Each year,...
Take a Tour of Hudson’s Art Galleries
The growing river town is a destination for the arts. Hudson, Wisconsin, has long been entwined with the arts—and that identity has only...
Discover The Grounds Restaurant at St. Croix National
Panoramic views and elevated American fare await visitors at a venue mere minutes from the St. Croix. Tucked in the rolling hills of Somerset,...
Discover Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2026 Winners
Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue
Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born at the tail end of strawberry season, and picking the...
Satisfy Summer Cravings With You-Pick Berries and Blooms
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
Meet Individuals Who Are Spreading Hope and Heart
In each Best of St. Croix Valley issue, I have the opportunity to share a piece of my world in my Editor’s Picks. Last year, I took you on a tour of...
E’s Gourmet Sandwiches Serves Fresh and Fast in Stillwater
Young entrepreneur Ethan Sorensen opens his Main Street shop. Sit-down restaurants account for the bulk of Stillwater’s dining scene, but Ethan...
The Story Behind Wild Rivers Conservancy’s EDDY
The mobile visitor experience will launch at this year’s Wild Rivers Fest. Wild Rivers Conservancy and the National Park Service have turned years...
Jam Out at Lumberstock
Youth musicians will play live music at Stillwater’s Chestnut Plaza on May 22. Lumberstock is a yearly event that brings live, local music together...
Heart of A Lyons
Elegant details and a focus on the guest experience define a couple’s hometown wedding. Western Wisconsin is a special place to Caitlyn (née Cody)...
