How do you find community? It’s an important question—arguably the most important question there is. Who out there hasn’t felt a desire for a...
August 2025
JG Everest Ends Residency on a High Note
A walk through the woods reveals a natural symphony: Birds chirp, the wind moves through the trees and water burbles in nearby streams. At Wild...
Community Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers
For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more...
Stretch and De-Stress at the River Valley Yoga Festival
Roll out your mat! River Valley Yoga Festival returns for a fourth year. The idea for River Valley Yoga Festival came to Stillwater resident Allissa...
Celebrate Summer with Seasonal Flavors
This recipe shines with its balance of crunchy, creamy and crispy textures and combination of sweet, nutty and fresh flavors. It’s also a great...
Senior Spotlight Highlights Local Students
Area students are using their unique skills and interests to make a difference. In this changing world, a community finds strength in the...
Balloon on the River
Karen Schulz was on a boat ride on the St. Croix River last summer with her husband when they came across several hot air balloons. “Trying to take...
North Hill’s Annual Root Beer Float Social Grows Community
Neighbors gather in Stillwater's North Hill neighborhood for an annual social. When Amy and Aaron Sonnek began their house search, they envisioned a...
The Passport Club Fosters Real-World Connections
Stillwater educator Bob Manning brings alternative enrichment programs to students. Bob Manning has spent decades helping students connect classroom...
The Growing Kindness Project Is Blooming
Stillwater resident Amy Sonnek was feeling disconnected from her community during COVID-19 when she found an opportunity to bloom. “I was searching...
Freshness In A Bottle Introduces a Fresh Perspective
Young entrepreneur Berkli Dias brings a healthy beverage alternative to the Valley. Berkli Dias is 15 years old and already a successful business...
Little Moments Count
In the St. Croix Valley, a quiet revolution is underway—one bedtime story, lullaby and belly laugh at a time. The Little Moments Count initiative,...
