Local novelist describes his latest book. William Kaufmann works as a potter at Linden Hills Pottery in Hudson, Wis. alongside his wife Cynthia...
Lifestyle
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...
Rach the Bookseller recommends …
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...
What to Read: Fredrik Backman’s ‘Anxious People’ is a Sweet, Funny Soliloquy
"Anxious People" overflows with so much love and a deep understanding of the human condition. The bulk of Fredrik Backman’s newest novel, published...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Beginner Birders: Check Out This Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Experience the outdoors,...
Entrepreneurial Friends Found Walking Tour Business in Downtown Stillwater
Rivertown Tours offers outdoor entertainment options. This past summer, three entrepreneurial women Angela Fletcher, Christie Wanderer and Sara...
Local Artist’s Work is Pretty as a Picture
Minnesota photographer Cynthia Dickinson captures beauty in the natural world. Fine art and botanical photographer Cynthia Dickinson grew up in...
Jessie Diggins Shares Successes and Failures in Her Book ‘Brave Enough’
"Brave Enough" is an honest account from Jessie Diggins about success on snow and in life. Jessie Diggins grew up in Afton, Minn. and graduated from...
5 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Minnesota This Summer
Evening paddles, cabin camping, pizza picnics and more. If your tent is collecting cobwebs: Wild River State Park Give that tent some time to shine...
