Pioneer Archeology digs up artifacts in backyards across the St. Croix Valley. Hastings archeologist Brandon Lewanski says most people are shocked...
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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...
Marine Community Library Has Been Volunteer-Led for 15 Years
On many fair-weather days during the school year, the town of Marine on St. Croix swells with the chatter of children as they make their way through...
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Hosts a Full Moon Forest Bathing Walk
It’s time to gather under the moonlight at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. As the air chills and the season begins to slow once again, Washington County...
The Phipps Center Presents Chris Mars’ First Retrospective
Chris Mars is known to music fans as the drummer for The Replacements, an iconic Minneapolis band that helped define American alternative rock. Yet,...
Up Your Appetizer Game With “I’ll Bring the Apps”
Be it artful charcuterie arrangements, bite-sized nibbles or chips and dip, the best part of a meal is often the appetizer. So why not make apps the...
Let’s Go Leaf Peeping in the St. Croix Valley
Walk along the boardwalk at Irving & John Anderson County Park in southeastern Isanti County, and you might think you’ve stepped into a Dr....
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...
The Cat in the Window
Since the early 1990s, Spokes and Pedals (spokesandpedals.com) in Hudson, Wisconsin, has been home to some furry and four-legged staff. One of its...
She’s 80 and 200+ Marathons In—Here’s Why She Keeps Going
Octogenarian Mary Croft has run 235 marathons and shows no signs of stopping. On her 80th birthday, Mary Croft celebrated by running 80 kilometers...
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...
The You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they start middle school. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
A Hands-on Approach To Outdoor Education
It’s a sunny day in October and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix River shoreline, gathering water samples,...
Music in the Trees Returns to Afton’s Belwin Conservancy
The concert features forest trails, live music and performances among the trees. This August, Belwin Conservancy is hosting its annual Music in the...
Unpacking Debut Novel “Girl, Unpack That!”
Author Lisa Najarian encourages women to live their life with support instead of in silence. Friendship, emotional healing and honesty are the...
Somerset Embraces Its Heritage With Annual Pea Soup Days
Since the 1940s, Somerset, Wisconsin, has honored its French-Canadian heritage with an annual celebration. Featuring all the mainstays of a great...
The Bite-Sized Best of Louise Erdrich
For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Minneapolis resident Louise Erdrich has expertly blended the minutiae of normal life with thoughtful...
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...
Know Your Seasons When It Comes to You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
