On October 5, volunteer-driven nonprofit Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue held its annual hoedown gala in Somerset, Wisconsin. The event featured a concert...
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Lasting Impression Offers More Than Permanent Makeup
For breast cancer survivors, three-dimensional areola restorations uplift and empower. When Jennifer Turnquist found out she had breast cancer in...
Stillwater Hosts the First-Ever World Snow Celebration
Stillwater’s World Snow Sculpting Championship to headline new winter festival. It’s been four years since Stillwater became the home of the World...
Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration
Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...
WHAT Art Gallery Expands to WHAT Art School
A St. Croix Falls couple expands their reach from a successful gallery to a new art school. In the heart of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, a new...
Florists Share How They Create Holiday Wreaths
Florists share how they make wreaths that stand out and how you can too. In this festive time of year, what livens up the season more than...
An Artful Season at The Phipps Center for the Arts
With nearly 40 events in a typical season at The Phipps Center for the Arts, we’re often asked, ‘How do you choose?’ Although it’s not a simple...
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...
Marine Village Art Studios Fosters a Creative Community
Emily Anderson and Katy Helen open a working art studio and gallery in Marine on St. Croix. For many who call the St. Croix Valley home, there’s a...
Fiddler on the River
When 9-year-old Brian Wicklund first heard the quick-tempo twang of bluegrass from his mother’s Flatt and Scruggs album, he fell in love. Wicklund’s...
Baby Go! Board Books Explore Global Cultures
Board book series by travel expert Vanessa Christensen introduces children to global cultures. Vanessa Christensen loves to explore. Whether it’s in...
Stillwater Harvest Fest: A Smashing Good Time
Let the gourd times roll at this family-friendly seasonal celebration. Get ready for a smashing good time this autumn at the Stillwater Harvest...
Autumn Adventures Close to Home
It’s the time of the season for unforgettable local explorations. Whether you embark on a day trip or settle in for a weekend staycation, don’t...
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...
“Día de Los Muertos”
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated by those of Mexican heritage in late October or early November. While its...
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...
Local Caterers and Food Trucks Bring That Festive Feeling
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attendee at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause,...
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...
Flowers for Seniors
Growing old is not for the faint of heart. Aging can cause one to become less active and less social—two things that are very important to mental...