The local nonprofit is helping first responders, law enforcement, veterans and more through adventures in nature. Stillwater resident Chris Tetrault...
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Treehaus Studio Blends Art and Ecology
Only 72 days after opening, the Natural Heritage Art Centre in Osceola, Wisconsin, was destroyed by a fire in January 2023. The destruction of the...
Hilltop Pumpkin Party Brings Fall Fun to Hudson
Hudson’s Hilltop Pumpkin Party and Rotary Halloween Parade is an autumn mainstay. It’s been 72 years since the first annual Rotary Halloween...
“Little Shop of Horrors” Comes to the Phipps Center for the Arts
Memorable characters abound in the Phipps Center for the Arts’ production of Little Shop of Horrors, but the real star of the show is the one that...
Seasonal Pie Recipes From Chef Cory Western
Hickory Nut Pie is a staple of chef Cory Western’s holiday tradition. “This pie is special to me because of my Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jerry,”...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note
A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: Birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees and water burbles in nearby streams. At Wild...
Community Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers
For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more...
Stretch and De-Stress at the River Valley Yoga Festival
Roll out your mat! River Valley Yoga Festival returns for a fourth year. The idea for River Valley Yoga Festival came to Stillwater resident Allissa...
North Hill’s Annual Root Beer Float Social Grows Community
Neighbors gather in Stillwater's North Hill neighborhood for an annual social. When Amy and Aaron Sonnek began their house search, they envisioned a...
Lumberjack Days Returns to Stillwater for the 91st Year
The festival hosts a plethora of activities centered on the heritage and community of Stillwater. Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days returns for...
Club 214 Brings Music and Community to Stillwater
The new social club offers special access to a variety of events. Event venue Loft 214 is introducing a new range of public events to the heart of...
Over the River and Into the Northwoods
Discover new adventures in western Wisconsin. When I moved to Polk County in 2021, I was hesitant. While I loved the idea of my tiny abode in rural...
Get Hooked on Fishing on the St. Croix River
Area guide Ryan Bunnell offers advice for fishing in the Valley. Fishing is the quintessential year-round sport for many Midwesterners. And when it...
Mrs. Minnesota Uses Her Platform for TBI Awareness
Experiences with traumatic brain injuries motivate Alissa Staloch’s activism. Minnesota had a special spokesperson this past year. Alissa Staloch...
DJ and Teacher J.T. Tasch Brings His Artistry to the Classroom
J.T. Tasch has been teaching at Stillwater’s Rutherford Elementary for 23 years (mostly fifth-grade math) and has zero desire to slow down. “I love...
Visit the Art Bench Trail
For nearly two decades, the Art Bench Trail has provided a place where community, art and the great outdoors come together. Peppered throughout the...
Explore Microvacations That Stay Close to Home
These mini getaways feel worlds away. Sometimes, you just need a break—but your schedule might laugh at the idea of a weeklong getaway. Enter the...
Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade Celebrates Community
For nearly four decades, an annual parade in Lake Elmo has been devoted to the city’s youngest residents. The town’s 4th of July Kids Parade draws...
Whip up a Delicious Accompaniment for Your Summer Spread
Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers....
