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,...
April 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stillwater Local Leads Susan G. Komen in Minnesota
Stillwater’s Alicia Gordon Macalus leads Susan G. Komen in Minnesota. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, somewhere in this world, a...
“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 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...
Nature’s Radiant Pause
An award-winning image showcases an orchard oriole in spring. “Every spring, I visit my favorite birding spot near New Richmond, [Wisconsin], where...
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....
Luxury Home Captures the Beauty of the St. Croix River
Nestled on the banks of the St. Croix River near Hudson, Wisconsin, a new home by David Charlez Designs, Leona Rose Interiors and Nor-Son Custom...
Bluegrass, Bourbon and Brews 2025
Choose your own adventure at this annual festival in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Valley’s premier bluegrass festival is back and better than ever....
