August 2019 Archives - St. Croix Valley Magazine

Group says Minnesota’s Native Prairies Are ‘as Rare and Worthy of Saving as the Amazon’

Local group stresses importance of native prairies. Evanne Hunt wears a yellow protective suit while she carefully watches a fire burn a strip of...

St. Croix River Cruises Offer a Scenic View of the Valley

Community, Outdoors

Take your pick for an end-of-summer St. Croix River cruise. Enjoy the views of the majestic St Croix River. Our area is spoiled for choice when it...

How to Eat Oysters, According to Manger Chef Mike Willenbring

Ingredients

The types, the toppings and the technique: here's a primer on how to eat oysters. This article originally appeared as part of the story At Home at...

Senior Spotlight: Charlie Neuenschwander Wants to Tackle Climate Change

Education, People

This Hudson High School student wants to study environmental engineering so he can tackle "some of the world's most difficult challenges." This...

Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?

Arts

The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...

Little Free Library Celebrates 10 Years

Book Club

New book illustrates how to create and curate your own Little Free Library. Ten years ago, Todd H. Bol built the first Little Free Library. He put...

Senior Spotlight: Inspired by Volleyball, Maddie Whittington Hopes to Study Health

Education, People

This Stillwater High School student is extremely interested in studying nutrition and exercise alongside mental health. This year’s class of 2020 in...

‘Cheapest Way to See the World’: St. Croix Sailor Goes All-in on Hobby

Outdoors, People

St. Croix River sailor rediscovers his childhood passion for sailing. For the third straight summer, J.R. Hunter is spending as much time as...

How to Use Lighting as Functional Art in Home Décor

Interior Design

Functional art brightens lighting options. More and more, lighting is living in two worlds—function and art—and we hope that relationship never...

Remodeling Your Home? Use These Local Resources

Renovate

A collection of local plumbers, designers, builders and more. Adolfson Interior Design 651.468.6208 Facebook: AdolfsonK Instagram: adolfson_interior...

Check Out These Events at Valley Bookseller (Plus a Bonus Book Pick)

Book Club, Shops

Valley Bookseller's Rachael Johnson recommends a funny summer read, plus a handful of events at the store. I absolutely loved Standard Deviation by...

Senior Spotlight: Miriam Cooper’s Heading Abroad to Pursue World Peace

Education, People

St. Croix Preparatory Academy's Miriam Cooper has a desire to see the world and learn by traveling. This year’s class of 2020 in the St. Croix...

Sailing Schools in the St. Croix Valley

Education, Outdoors

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes - might as well learn to sail on them. There are several sailing schools in the St. Croix Valley area that...

Beauty Tips from the Experts at Two Redheads and a Wolf

Style, Wellness

The Hudson salon's experts dish out advice on dry hair, fall trends, going grey and must-have purse items. Tips for caring for dry, sun-damaged...

This Wisconsin Cotton Candy Cart Offers Flavors Like Champagne, Pop Rocks and More

Entertain, Local Makers

Confection Cotton Candy offers original flavors, a cart for events and sealed bags for party favors or gifts. Sarah Kubler is a mom of four with a...

Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover

Sports

Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota. The state that plays...

Mural Paper Makes for an Easy, Trendy Focal Point

Interior Design

While architectural elements and furniture are often the go-to focal points, a single wall can hold its own with bold color or statement wallpaper....