Marjorie Wade of Spiritworks Pottery describes her process and inspiration. Marjorie Wade has called the St. Croix Valley her home for 24 years, and...
April 2018
Ten Tips to Consider When Planning a Paving Project
Pavers can withstand a certain amount of winter salt, but if you're parking cars on them, over years they wear down—sealing and sand can help...
Funkie Plants
A wholesale gardener in Marine on St. Croix shares its list of top perennials. When Carrie Ellingson and her Mom first happened upon Funkie Gardens,...
Stillwater Preschools Continue on Their Path of Excellence
To many, it’s no surprise Stillwater is home to an incredible public school district. What is perhaps less known, however, is among the highly...
Sara’s Tipsy Pies Are Heavy on Originality and Flavor
Please Eat Responsibly. The secret behind Sara’s Tipsy Pies is an incredible crust. The crust is so important to Sara Hayden, founder and co-owner...
Sleep Better, Smile More
How Hudson orthodontist Gregory Ross created his own solution to sleep apnea. Gregory Ross of Ross Orthodontics started practicing in 1995, after...
World of Books
St. Croix Valley–based Books for Africa continues to bring the gift of reading around the world. Thirty years ago, Marine on St. Croix resident Tom...
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...
Embracing Our Roots
Don’t Hug Me, We’re Family enthralls audiences at Hudson’s Off Broadway Dinner Theatre. Set in fictitious Bunyan Bay, Minn., a town with rich...
A Look at ArtReach St. Croix’s Nods for Excellent Local Artists and Artisans
ArtReach St. Croix gives a nod to two local artists who discuss their work and inspiration this month. The St. Croix Valley is brimming with...
Cocktails from the Tilted Tiki in Stillwater
A new-ish tiki bar seeks to give its guests a year-round mini-vacation to the tropics. The St. Croix Valley might seem a far cry from the ocean this...
Ann Bancroft, Richard J. Leider and Craig Hansen Are Influencers in the Valley
Finding inspiration from a handful of the St. Croix Valley’s movers and shakers. In a time when influencing is a marketing buzz-term, the positive...
Wine and Dine at Chilkoot Café and Cyclery
This neighborhood coffeeshop and cyclery has more to offer than a great cuppa Joe. Many a morning patron to Chilkoot Café and Cyclery in Stillwater...
