ProportionFit is focused on making it easy to eat proper portions. Local orthopedic surgeon Nicholas Meyer, M.D. realized firsthand that age,...
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Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on So You Think You Can Dance
(SYTYCD). Making it all the way into the round of top 10 dancers, Jordan says she never expected to make it as far as she did. “It never...
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
New Year, New Look
Tips to change your look & jump start your goals from Hudson salon Two Redheads and a Wolf. If you ever feel down in the dumps, unmotivated or...
St. Croix Off Broadway Celebrates Sinatra with Christmas Musical
The folks at St. Croix Off Broadway at Hudson House Grand Hotel will serve up cool versions of your favorite Frank Sinatra tunes in a production of...
Local Chiropractors Share Tips for Happy, Healthy Living
We asked the founders of Revival Chiropractic in Stillwater to share some easy ways to de-stress. The founders of Revival Chiropractic in Stillwater...
Smith + Trade Supports and Showcases Local Artisans
Smith + Trade Mercantile connects artisans with art lovers. Local interior designer and columnist for St. Croix Valley Magazine Kelli Kaufer...
Minnesota Native J. Ryan Stradal’s Midwestern Novels are Perfect Cozy Winter Reads
"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" are set with love and care in the Midwest. I’d like to sincerely thank author J....
Trendy, Offbeat Ideas for Your Next Family Vacation
Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling...
4 Tips for Finding Your Perfect Hairstylist
Tips to bypass horrendous haircuts and unpleasant salon experiences. Next time you see someone with hair you love, ask about their stylist. Plain...
William Kent Krueger’s Latest Follows Four Orphans on the Run
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger is a carefully and meticulously researched work of historical fiction. This Tender Land by William Kent...
Hudson Woman Uses Holistic Health Practices to Give Animals a Positive Final Chapter
Hudson woman uses holistic practices to help ill and aging animals. Animals have always been a big part of Sarah Bertsch’s family. She and her...
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Fest
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival. Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple...
William Kent Krueger’s Latest Follows Four Orphans on the Run
"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger is a carefully and meticulously researched work of historical fiction. This Tender Land by William Kent...
This Stillwater Artist Hears Colors—See His Work Here
Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors. Stillwater-based artist Michael DeMeglio, who was born deaf,...
Patrick Casanova is St. Croix Valley’s Homegrown Glass Blower
Patrick Casanova found glassblowing in college, and the art form has been the focus of much of his adult life. Patrick Casanova is a local artist....
Our Favorite Local Places to Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps. We love fall, a bushel and a peck....
‘A Magical Place’: Franconia Sculpture Park Continues to Grow
The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability. The road to Franconia in many ways...
Group says Minnesota’s Native Prairies Are ‘as Rare and Worthy of Saving as the Amazon’
Local group stresses importance of native prairies. Evanne Hunt wears a yellow protective suit while she carefully watches a fire burn a strip of...
St. Croix River Cruises Offer a Scenic View of the Valley
Take your pick for an end-of-summer St. Croix River cruise. Enjoy the views of the majestic St Croix River. Our area is spoiled for choice when it...
