Shops & Business

The cover of the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
[Shops & Business]
Shop Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!

Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide features the best local picks for perfect presents.

[Giving Back]
United by the Vine 2019
A spiral candle from Afton Candle Company.
[Shops & Business]
Afton Candle Company Won't Burn Out Anytime Soon
Sarah Schroeder, founder of Minnesota Made apparel company, poses outside a storefront displaying some of her products
[Clothing]
Stillwater Native Launches Sustainable Clothing Line Minnesota Made
Four trolleys from Stillwater Trolley await riders before a tour of the city.
[Then & Now]
The Histories of Hudson and Stillwater, As Told by Trolley Operators

Fall back in love with the Valley: Book a trolley tour!

Bags of Colectivo Coffee sit next to a Wisconsin mug at The Purple Tree gift shop.
[Shops & Business]
These Host/Hostess Gifts from the Purple Tree Will Surely Get You Invited Back

The Purple Tree was voted this year’s Best Gift Shop, and with a summer of graduations, block parties and impromptu patio gatherings on the horizon, who doesn’t need a stash of host and hostess gifts right about now?

A woman models a pair of statement glasses.
[Accessories]
How to Choose Glasses That Fit Your Look

Statement glasses are back in a big way. But when it comes to finding the right frames—to flatter your face, work with your lifestyle and fit your look—it can be intimidating to navigate the bevy of choices.

A durable fabric map from True North Map Company is affixed to a canoe during a Boundary Waters trip.
[Shops & Business]
Tougher Map Made by Hudson Residents Tells the Story of Your Boundary Waters Trip

True North Map Company's fabric maps are durable, multipurpose guides that also serve as keepsakes.

A long-sleeved shirt from the Stillbilly Project.
[Clothing]
Stillbilly Project's 'Sassy' T-shirts Celebrate Stillwater's Townies

Local blogger and photographer Stephany Wieland has turned a silly T-shirt idea into a burgeoning side hustle.

Bird Branding, tropical wings, migratory birds, Costa Rica, tropical birds
[Giving Back]
Tropical Birds Connect Costa Rica to the St. Croix Valley

The upcoming St. Croix Flyway Bird Migration Celebration champions the international partnership.

Three dogs stand ready for training at Red Star Kennel.
[Misc]
Local Dog Trainers Offer Tips for Prospective Puppy Parents

Their advice? The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is completely false.

The two women behind Gypsy Mint Stencil Co. pose in front of some stencil work.
[Shops & Business]
Spruce Up Your Space with Gypsy Mint Stencil Co.

Gypsy Mint helps bring the wow factor into any space.

Two young boys examine sports equipment.
[Giving Back]
Youth Advantage Gives Kids the Resources to Pursue Their Passions

Youth Advantage provides opportunities for local students.

A pink graphic shows black stick figures connected by lines, surrounded by icons showing trees, a painter's palette, a book, a deer, a first aid kit and a musical note.
[Giving Back]
St. Croix Valley Foundation Bridging Communities Through Charity, Outreach

United support of all St. Croix Valley residents.

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