Joe Ehlenz is the name behind your favorite Valley cocktail menus. An industry-leading bar director, Ehlenz is co-owner of the Lolo Restaurant...
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A Parent Primer for the Big Day
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The Wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
Raising the Bar on Wedding Drinks
Elevate your events with drinks on tap and mobile bars. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to...
Lucille’s Alcohol-Free Social Experiences Mixes It Up
The nonalcoholic establishment offers a different way to enjoy the holiday season. The holiday season arrives each year with a colorful concoction...
Sweet and Savory Holiday Pairings
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
Carols, Community and Cheer at Afton Village Holiday
Afton invites neighbors to embrace the magic of the season. Afton receives a magical makeover during the holiday season as timeless tradition and...
Lucille’s Shares How To Plan a Sober Celebration
There’s a whole new world of delicious options available for people looking to enjoy an alcohol-free holiday bash. Alexandra Zauner of Lucille’s...
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...
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,”...
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...
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....
Winterfest Is Bringing February Fun to Stillwater
The annual celebration returns for its ninth year. Grab your parkas and don your mittens, Winterfest is taking Stillwater by (snow) storm....
Local Makers Share Unique Wedding Dessert Ideas
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory in the wedding treat realm. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
