My interest in history began outdoors. Childhood explorations at Interstate State Park and beyond ended with pockets full of rocks and colorful...
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Unearthing St. Croix Valley’s Buried History
Pioneer Archeology digs up artifacts in backyards across the St. Croix Valley. Hastings archeologist Brandon Lewanski says most people are shocked...
Alexis Stiteler Shares Her Creative Ethos
Alexis Stiteler centers her artistic practice on ethical sourcing and shared stories. Alexis Stiteler’s life is rooted in art, and she wouldn’t have...
Fiddlehead Kitchen Opens in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
It has been a whirlwind journey for Marlee Crave and Sarah Mittelstadt, the chef-owners of Fiddlehead Kitchen—and one they’ve been lucky enough to...
Stillwater Acting Duo Take to the Stage for “Pinocchio”
The Children's Theatre Company is reprising a beloved classic after a decade. You’d be forgiven for guessing that Autumn Ness and Reed Sigmund...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2026 Winners
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of...
Welcome to the August/September 2026 Issue
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...
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,...
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)...
