How can we live our lives with intention—and not only that, but beauty? It’s a question I’ve been considering throughout these long months of...
April 2026
Ready for a Redo? An Interior Designer Shares Her Tips
For homeowners looking to begin a basement remodel, Lidia Valdivia, founder of Moonstone Design & Build, says her first piece of advice is to...
Cimarron Community Farm Cultivates Community
A Lake Elmo farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just south of Lake Elmo’s quaint downtown, Cimarron Community...
The Joys of Spring
Bluebirds have a special place in Nancy Klinger’s heart. The area resident volunteers as a bluebird trail monitor at Belwin Conservancy in Afton and...
Our Mission: Possible Gala
More than 235 guests gathered at the JX Center in Stillwater for Sustainable Stillwater MN’s sold-out Our Mission: Possible Gala last fall. The...
Tipping the Scales
Every spring in Hudson, Wisconsin, as the ice breaks and the river begins to peek through again, a particularly charming creature begins to reappear...
Discovering the Spirit of Minnesota
Jared and Melinda Hoke reflect on their journey to visit all 66 state parks. For the past 50 years, Marine on St. Croix residents Jared and Melinda...
A High Protein Recipe To Start Your Day
Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To...
Ponies Synchro Team Is in Sync
Stillwater Area High School’s Synchronized Swimming Team pursues championships and connection. The routine begins in silent anticipation. On counts...
Ty’s Timberworks Creates Enduring Works of Art
Tyrel Bleifus shares his distinctive approach to furniture making. Afton furniture maker Tyrel Bleifus understands how to strike a balance between...
Celebrate Earth Fest With the University of Wisconsin River Falls
Annual Earth Fest in River Falls, Wisconsin, highlights sustainable practices. Celebrate Earth Day and sustainability at Earth Fest at the...
Moonstone Design & Build Infuses a Basement With Charm
A basement remodel by Moonstone Design & Build brings effortless elegance and functionality. With a showstopping Lake Elmo lower-level remodel,...
Feathered Heralds of Spring
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
