Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman I’ve fallen in love with Fredrik Backman’s writing the same way he states in this...
Lifestyle
Shaped by Nature
The creative journey of a local sawmill owner. About four years ago, Matt Ruben and his family decided to pack their bags and move away from city...
Celebrating Success
St. Croix Valley business grows from boutique balloon garlands to custom event décor. An organic idea born in 2020 blossoms into a growing...
Summer Showcase
A standing ovation for local arts and culture venues. Many theater and gallery venues went dark in 2020 as it became necessary for audiences to seek...
Rach the Bookseller recommends …
The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier by Ken Martens This is the first book I recommend when customers ask for a historical account of...
Rach the Bookseller Recommends …
The Midwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Alan Branhagen This is the perfect book for environmentally conscious...
New Growth in St. Croix Valley
St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association prepares for spring gardening. Like many local organizations, the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners...
Potter Wins Publishing Contract
Local novelist describes his latest book. William Kaufmann works as a potter at Linden Hills Pottery in Hudson, Wis. alongside his wife Cynthia...
Go Play Outside
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. Rachel Mairose, executive director of Secondhand Hounds, says the shelter has witnessed an uptick in...
Virtual Vessels
St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour The 29th annual St. Croix Valley Pottery. Tour will be all online to help keep artists and the pottery loving public...
Outdoor Adventure
Winter camping could provide the peaceful paradise you crave. Winter camping may be just the vacation adventure you need to reconnect with nature....
Bees are all the Buzz
Naturally inspired trends from our honeycomb friends. Trends for 2021 will feature naturally inspired products. Part of that means bees will be all...
Bringing Fun to 2021
Even though many events had to be canceled or postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Hudson Hot Air Affair (HHAA) committee decided to proceed...
Making It
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re relegated to staying home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time indoors to good...
What’s Under Your Hat?
Relocated salon can help your winter hat hair. After 16 years of doing business in downtown Stillwater, Monde Salon has moved to a new location in...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a minnesota motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how...
Audrey’s Canvas Parties
Enjoy an at-home creative outlet. Audrey Martin has been teaching painting classes for 10 years at venues like Urban Olive & Vine and Pitchfork...
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Booked: A Traveler’s Guide to Literary Locations Around the World by Richard Kreitner Organized into regions, from the Monroeville, Ala. courthouse...
‘The Community is Tremendous’: Operation HELP Expands to Meet Growing Needs
Volunteer organization Operation HELP is supporting more St. Croix Valley families than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Croix Valley...
The Board Loon: How a Bored Minnesotan Became a Wisconsin Charcuterie Expert
A knack for making charcuterie has birthed a burgeoning business for Hudson's Kelsey Heimerl. Kelsey Heimerl of Hudson, Wis. was once a leasing...
