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...
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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...
Stronger Together With the Wise Womxn Walking Club
Kari Goeden organizes a bimonthly walking club to foster community. On a crisp day last autumn, 68 women huddled shoulder-to-shoulder, smiling...
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...
Cimarron Community Farm Cultivates Community
A Lake Elmo farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just south of Lake Elmo’s quaint downtown, Cimarron Community...
Tipping the Scales
Every spring in Hudson, Wisconsin, as the ice breaks and the river begins to peek through again, a particularly charming creature begins to reappear...
Discovering the Spirit of Minnesota
Jared and Melinda Hoke reflect on their journey to visit all 66 state parks. For the past 50 years, Marine on St. Croix residents Jared and Melinda...
Ty’s Timberworks Creates Enduring Works of Art
Tyrel Bleifus shares his distinctive approach to furniture making. Afton furniture maker Tyrel Bleifus understands how to strike a balance between...
Celebrate Earth Fest With the University of Wisconsin River Falls
Annual Earth Fest in River Falls, Wisconsin, highlights sustainable practices. Celebrate Earth Day and sustainability at Earth Fest at the...
Feathered Heralds of Spring
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
