One of Heather Mashuga’s favorite foraging finds is elderberry. It is found in the area and has healing properties that are used to aid the immune...
Wellness
River Valley Riders Breaks Down Barriers
Therapeutic riding program opens doors for those with disabilities. At River Valley Riders, smiles and stories reign. The organization’s therapeutic...
Uptown Curl Supports People Experiencing Hair Loss
Stillwater salon owner supports people experiencing hair loss. Hudson resident Kristy Wilson spent years learning to love her hair. She studied how...
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...
Take the (Cold) Plunge: Benefits of Cold Water Plunging
Dip into the freezing water this winter. If cold plunging or dipping one’s body into ice cold water isn’t thumbing your nose at a Minnesota winter,...
Keeping Anna Alive: Mental Health Crisis Turns Family into Advocates
Kristin Rohman Rehkamp and her daughter are turning family emergencies into children’s mental health advocacy. Two years ago, Kristin Rohman Rehkamp...
A Healthy Home Run
Twin Cities Orthopedics opens world class facility in Stillwater. The weather is warming up, which means spring sports and hobbies are...
Stillwater’s ToxyFree Provides a Variety of Clean Household Products
Toxin free living and lifestyle brand provides clean alternatives to day-to-day living. Offering a variety of all-natural household products,...
Pucker Up
Keep your lips protected and supple this season. Did you know that lips are the thinnest skin on the human body? With up to three times fewer...
Welcome to Solo Yoga + Bxing
Solo Yoga + Bxing creates a studio for all body types and abilities. Approaching yoga in an intentional way, Solo Yoga + Bxing combines the power of...
The Year of Self-Care
How Practicing Mindfulness in the New Year Helps you be Your Best Self This time of year, the weather starts to warm up, we begin to move our bodies...
Ancient Methods in a Modern World
Stillwater shop Medicinal Blends Modern Apothecary goes back to ancient methods in a modern world. Although the world is full of modern...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Riverfront Athletic Club Offers Flexible Yoga Classes
Riverfront Athletic Club yoga instructor Jess Alenov talks about a flexible range of classes. The overarching discipline of yoga is as flexible as...
How to Care for Aging Hair
As we age, our hair loses its shine and luster. What can you do? As we age, our hair loses is shine and luster. The texture and density changes. It...
Local Organization Connects Community Members Living With Dementia
The Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition is working to create places where people with dementia and their caregivers can live without feeling...
Local Doctor Develops Easier, Cheaper Way to Lose Weight
ProportionFit is focused on making it easy to eat proper portions. Local orthopedic surgeon Nicholas Meyer, M.D. realized firsthand that age,...
