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...
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...
Autumn Fun at Sun Country Farm
Celebrate the fall harvest at Country Sun Farm with its abundance of family-friendly activities. Each fall season, the farm harvests over 50 acres...
September’s St. Croix Valley Art Scene
Discover beauty set in nature. Art fair season has arrived, and the St. Croix Valley has no shortage of fantastic options to view, appreciate and...
Combined Art Festivals Create a Bigger and Better Event
A community event perfect for tourists and locals alike. Stillwater, the historic birthplace of Minn. and year-round tourist destination, is at it...
Shop Local for Your Back-to-school Essentials
Back-to-school season is just around the corner. Although late summer nights are about to be replaced by late homework nights, don’t despair....
Local Candyland Shop Remains Popular with Candy Lovers of All Ages
Some of the best childhood memories are connected to food—sweet treats in particular. Most everyone can recall their first solo trip to the candy...
Stillwater Success Story
Modern Envy Apparel is popping up all over the Twin Cities. Laurie Wright, a Stillwater High School graduate from the class of 1996, is back in...
Hunting Style
Perhaps it’s only the avid fowl hunter who knows the month of April hosts a special conservation-based light geese open season in Minnesota (through...
A Familiar Face in Downtown Hudson Brings a New Twist to the Business Scene
Just down the street from her Urban Olive and Vine, Kay Timm is eight months into embarking on another endeavor in downtown Hudson. One that, along...
A Local Couple Uses Their Talents to Create Beautiful Pottery
Cynthia Mosedale and Bill Kaufmann have been collaborating for more than 30 years. The couple has been married since 1980, before which they found...
Happy Valentine’s Day from Valley Gift Shops
These local gift selections will impress your love this month. Get creative this Valentine’s Day with one of these sweet and thoughtful gifts that...
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...
