Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the...
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A Breath of Fresh Air
First Day Hikes foster connection with nature and community on New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, people around the country rise early to join in...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Big Rock Creek
Big Rock Creek celebrates the nostalgia of winters gone by. Winters in the Midwest are built on tradition, and in the St. Croix Valley, one family...
On Trend: Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Local medspa founder reveals her journey to health and vibrancy. Skin care is a thriving and competitive industry. Endless tips, tricks and trends...
How To Prepare Your Home To Host
Prepare your house for the hosting season with some simple improvements. Many of us know the feeling of unease that can come over us when we’re away...
An Art Filled (Floor to Ceiling) Life
Stillwater mosaic artist Judy Sell has an unusual location in her home for a gallery—her tiny first floor half bath. The gallery began with a...
Set the Table With Brick + Linen
Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
All Aboard the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
View fall colors from The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. Autumn rolls around each year with the same spectacular showcase of changing...
A Fun Read for Spooky Season
Bruce is back! And he’s ready to be crotchety about Halloween. Bruce dislikes all holidays and all fun things, really. His family of mice and...
Riverway Volunteer Program Protects Scenic St. Croix
Meet the two organizations behind an all-new joint Riverway Volunteer Program. The St. Croix Valley and Riverway may be a treasure to the people who...
Stolen Focus
We can all stop feeling like our inability to focus is a character flaw. While writing Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—and How to Think...
How One Local Author Pursues Her Passion
Lake Elmo author Stephanie Landsem talks writing and pursuing your passions. In 2007, Lake Elmo resident Stephanie Landsem found herself at a...
Oxbow Trails Open in Afton
There’s a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley. Belwin Conservancy’s newest trail system, Oxbow Trails, officially opened for...
Community Thread Helps Seniors Stay Independent
Stillwater nonprofit helps older adults stay independent longer. “Each act of service is a thread that ties people, communities and lives together...
Children’s Farm Preschool Celebrates 50 Years
Picture, if you will, a vibrant, comforting place, filled with wonder. A place where the delightful sounds of children and farm animals play...
Photographer Rhett Arens Shares Stunning Shots
Photographer has traveled across the world, but says life in the Valley is truly special. Local photographer Rhett Arens enjoys early mornings the...
Hudson Booster Days 2023: What To Look Forward To
Hudson’s Booster Days event brings family-friendly festivities and Bingo. The Fourth of July is coming around soon, and that means the Hudson...
Travel Around the Valley This Summer
Add these destinations to your summer bucket list. Going into 2023, I started thinking about how to be more intentional with my time—and for me,...
Natural Beauty in Watercolor Landscape
The natural world is amazing. Watercolor, an unruly medium, lends itself well to this effort. I can have a plan, but much like nature, watercolor...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
