Stillwater shop Medicinal Blends Modern Apothecary goes back to ancient methods in a modern world. Although the world is full of modern...
Lifestyle
Enter the Badlands
Outdoor enthusiasts love this famous snow park. For the past five decades, the Badlands Snow Park has been a prominent recreation area in Hudson,...
Snowflake Cocktail
Entertaining this winter but not sure what to serve as a signature cocktail? I’ve whipped up this wintry sip to much acclaim and highly recommend...
Creating More Lasting Memories
The Stillwater Event Center revamps event experience with new renovation. Creating lasting memories for over 30 years, the Stillwater Event Center,...
Field of Interest
Local donors help establish St. Croix Valley Foundation’s environmental fund. Continuing to better the landscape of the region, the St. Croix Valley...
The People Remember
Add this children’s book to your family’s reading list. Please share this gorgeous book with the children in your life. Author Ibi Zoboi’s first...
Carving a Champion
World Snow Sculpting Championship comes to Stillwater. The cold and snowy days of winter usher in a new season of activities and competitions....
Making It Easier
Stillwater native hosts a podcast centered around mental health. “Really what it was inspired by was definitely personal experience when it comes to...
Rach the Bookseller Recommends
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett You can never go wrong with beloved and bestselling author Ann Patchett. In this collection of essays, which...
Home Grown
Insights from a self-taught suburban farmer. “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a 3,000-square-foot garden, I...
An Artistic Homecoming
Art in the Park Returns in 2021. Come visit the St. Croix River town of Afton, Minn. on September 25th and 26th when the 43rd Afton Art in the Park,...
Embrace Your Artistic Side
Spirit of St. Croix Art Festival Returns in 2021. The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival returns after being canceled last fall due to COVID-19...
We Need to Talk
Important conversations about aging. Adult children between the ages of 30 and 50 can find it daunting to navigate the conversation minefield that...
Rach the Bookseller recommends …
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...
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...
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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...
