

Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy
Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...

Meet the Makers Behind All Things Sheared
A Valley farmer brings a love for animals and sustainability to her Stillwater shop. Kerri Harting’s journey to creating All Things Sheared, a...

Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...

Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
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Trinity Academy
The right school makes all the difference. Trinity Academy, preschool through 8 th grade in Hudson, Wisconsin, offers families a school with a smaller environment yet opportunities of a larger setting. The goal of our academy is to provide a school program promoting character, academic excellence, and leadership building while fostering the development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish our mission by developing a strong partnership between home and school, creating a climate of mutual respect between all student and adults. We hire high quality Christian teachers...
Noteworthy
Recipes for Sustainability
This lemon cleaner recipe is courtesy of Laura Paulisich and Behzad Afshar-Naseri at ToxyFree in Stillwater. “We’ve made our own lemon cleaner for...
A Scenic Walk at the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint Trail
For a pet-friendly hike this spring, try the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint trail near Stillwater. This 2-mile local favorite begins in the Arcola...
“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
One of my favorite books of 2025 may be nearly two decades old, but that isn’t going to stop me from recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone I...
A Puppet for a Pet
Pets aren’t typically found at The Phipps Center for the Arts, but this past winter, the organization fell head-over-heels in love with a reindeer....
Events
Spring Power of 100+ Women of St Croix Valley
It’s Simple: 100+ woman, $100 dollars, 1 hour Meet twice a year It’s Meaningful: Gather with community-minded, and generous women It’s Powerful:...
Earth Day Celebration & Plant Sale 2025
Join us at Two Bees & A Bud for a special Earth Day Celebration & Plant Sale. This free event is the perfect way to welcome spring and...
Phipps Community Day 2025
Ever wanted a backstage tour of the Black Box? Are you interested in how the Mighty Wurlitzer works or what kind of tools are in the scene shop?...
Mother’s Day Tea at LeDuc
Bring your mother to celebrate Mother's Day with the LeDuc Historic Estate. Join the LeDuc Estate as we celebrate Mother's Day with you and your...
Stillwater Half Marathon 2025
Run through downtown Stillwater in its half marathon with a scenic finish at Pioneer Park. A 5K and 10K are also available for participants.
In This Issue

Welcome to the April/May 2025 Issue
Welcome, Readers, to our 10th anniversary as the St. Croix Valley’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our longstanding roots in and commitment to this community. A lot...

Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has been working in the St. Croix Valley for nearly two...

Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy
Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar cheese, patience and perseverance is the key to...

Meet the Makers Behind All Things Sheared
A Valley farmer brings a love for animals and sustainability to her Stillwater shop. Kerri Harting’s journey to creating All Things Sheared, a Stillwater retail shop brimming with alpaca wool...

ToxyFree Shares Simple Ways to Prioritize Natural Living
Spring into sustainability at home with some easy solutions. There’s something so satisfying about a clean home—the citrus scent of a scrubbed kitchen and the crisp feel of fresh linens. But if...
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