Mon Petit Chéri Shares the Art of Pastry
At Mon Petit Chéri, Emily Stahl finds her way. While one could book a flight to Europe to bite into a crisp croissant or buttery brioche, there may...
Flowers for Valentine’s Day
The season of love is here again. As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s lean into the heart behind this romantic holiday. As the legend goes, St....
Travel Leaders Gives Tips for Multigenerational Trips
Multigenerational travel is trending and for good reason. There’s a Trendy term for this type of travel, but you wouldn’t know it by one. It’s like...
Moon Glow from Above
Photographer captures bird’s-eye view of beloved annual event. The Hot Air Affair is a Hudson, Wisconsin, tradition. For the past few years, local...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury
Saint Therese of Woodbury is a catholic senior facility born out of a simple mission: do ordinary things with extraordinary love. This continuum of care facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care in a luxurious setting. The community is rich with thoughtful amenities, such as a salt water therapy pool, balance clinic, unique dining rooms, beauty shop, and massage room. Saint Therese of Woodbury 651.209.9100 Open 24/7 Facebook: Saint...
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Valley Bookseller Recommends “The Women”
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March with a new release from Kristin Hannah. It’s the mid-1960s. President Kennedy has been assassinated, and...
Flowers for Valentine’s Day
The season of love is here again. As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s lean into the heart behind this romantic holiday. As the legend goes, St....
Workplace Dress Code Changes
The pandemic transformed virtually every aspect of our lives, including the way we dress for work. As time passes, we are seeing more companies...
Meet Miss Wisconsin Teen USA
Hudson’s own Shelby Hohneke, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2023, represents a new generation of community leaders. Hohneke says earning the title was a...
Events
Steel Toes & Stilettos: All Roads Lead Home
Help us unlock the door to a home for a veteran this year at St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity's gala. We're raising funds at our 3rd annual...
Stillwater Wedding Experience
The Stillwater Wedding Experience is back to showcase local wedding vendors for local 2024, 2025 and beyond couples. The Stillwater Wedding...
Frog Walk at Oxbow Trails
This night of free outdoor activities features hikes through the snow guided by Belwin naturalists, stargazing, and s’mores around campfires. Enjoy...
Celebrating Your Wild Voice
Join Belwin Conservancy’s naturalist Lynette Anderson and vocal coach/song leader extraordinaire Barbara McAfee for a day in the woods and prairies...
Gammelgården Museum Open House
From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on May 4, there are free self-guided tours of Gammelgården’s historic buildings, hands-on activities, an artists and crafters...
Hudson Community Expo 2024
Get to know your community and businesses at the Annual Hudson Community Expo. This event provides an opportunity for the public to meet the face of...
Belwin Bison Festival
Enjoy fun activities for all ages, including a 5k "Run with the Bison" Fun Run, live music, eco-arts, food trucks and the annual bison release. This...
In This Issue
Meet Your Best of St. Croix Valley 2024 Finalists
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the St. Croix Valley area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it’s time to meet the...
Welcome to the February/March 2024 Issue
There is so much beauty in the everyday. It’s something I often need to remind myself of as the long days of winter bleed into each other. In recent years, many have spoken of romanticizing your...
Valley Bookseller Recommends “The Women”
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March with a new release from Kristin Hannah. It’s the mid-1960s. President Kennedy has been assassinated, and the United States is singularly focused on...
Meet the Entrepreneurs Revitalizing Downtown Lake Elmo
A new generation of women is revitalizing downtown. Something magical is happening in Lake Elmo. The East Metro city, defined by rolling farmland and an intimate downtown, is now one of the...
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 to care for it, graduated from hair school and...