No matter what the event or who the host is, these picks from Purple Tree owner Sarah Bruch are sure to please. The Purple Tree was voted this...
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How to Choose Glasses That Fit Your Look
Finding the right frame is a mix of art and science. Statement glasses are back in a big way. But when it comes to finding the right frames—to...
Inside Bending Branches, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Canoe and Kayak Paddles
Osceola company builds an outdoor legacy. If you want to build a better paddle, ask a canoeist or a kayaker. That’s the simple logic that has fueled...
Spruce Up Your Space with Gypsy Mint Stencil Co.
Gypsy Mint helps bring the wow factor into any space. “These aren’t your grandmother’s grapevines. That’s what most people think of when they hear...
Graphic Artist Creates a Western-themed Design Business
Etta Kampfer, the Stillwater artist behind Neon Moon Design Co., channels her creative energy and love of all things Western to create vibrant and...
Local, Organic Foods and CSA Farms in the St. Croix Valley
From CSAs to co-ops, it’s easy to find local, organic foods in the Valley. All-natural. Non-GMO. Fair trade. Free-range. Keeping track of all the...
Local Shops, Studios and Artisans Offer DIY Gift Ideas
Do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas for all ages and abilities. Have you ever reached the point in the flurry of holiday gift shopping where you start...
Stillwater Farm Store Undergoes a Transformation with New Owner Rebecca Kolls
Rebecca Kolls revitalizes the Stillwater Farm Store. No one could possibly accuse Rebecca Kolls of being a slacker. The former WCCO-TV meteorologist...
