The festival hosts a plethora of activities centered on the heritage and community of Stillwater. Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days returns for...

The festival hosts a plethora of activities centered on the heritage and community of Stillwater. Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days returns for...
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...
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...
Area guide Ryan Bunnell offers advice for fishing in the Valley. Fishing is the quintessential year-round sport for many Midwesterners. And when it...
Experiences with traumatic brain injuries motivate Alissa Staloch’s activism. Minnesota had a special spokesperson this past year. Alissa Staloch...
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...
For nearly two decades, the Art Bench Trail has provided a place where community, art and the great outdoors come together. Peppered throughout the...
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...
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...
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....
Northfield is a charming and family-friendly getaway that offers something for everyone. Start your Saturday morning at the Riverwalk Market Fair,...
Brookside Bar & Grill announces its lineup of seasoned performers and rising artists. From Memorial Day weekend through early October, Brookside...
Discover how JG Everest uses sound to create engaging and interactive art experiences in nature. A walk through the woods reveals a natural...
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...
A Valley farmer brings a love for animals and sustainability to her Stillwater shop. Kerri Harting’s journey to creating All Things Sheared, a...
Spring into sustainability at home with some easy solutions. There’s something so satisfying about a clean home—the citrus scent of a scrubbed...
This lemon cleaner recipe is courtesy of Laura Paulisich and Behzad Afshar-Naseri at ToxyFree in Stillwater. “We’ve made our own lemon cleaner for...
Stillwater’s Alicia Gordon Macalus leads Susan G. Komen in Minnesota. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, somewhere in this world, a...
One of my favorite books of 2025 may be nearly two decades old, but that isn’t going to stop me from recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone I...
For a pet-friendly hike this spring, try the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint trail near Stillwater. This 2-mile local favorite begins in the Arcola...