While my memories of middle school are few, I remember it as a time of great change. It was in those formative years that I developed an interest in...
August 2026
Stillwater Trolley
One warm summer morning on a photo walk around Stillwater, Nikkita Berglind of River Falls, Wisconsin, approached two large flower pots. “The sun...
The Cat in the Window
Since the early 1990s, Spokes and Pedals (spokesandpedals.com) in Hudson, Wisconsin, has been home to some furry and four-legged staff. One of its...
The Future of the Valley Is Bright
The St. Croix Valley is home to a collection of incredible schools, with halls filled with young people finding their place in the world. Each year,...
She’s 80 and 200+ Marathons In—Here’s Why She Keeps Going
Octogenarian Mary Croft has run 235 marathons and shows no signs of stopping. On her 80th birthday, Mary Croft celebrated by running 80 kilometers...
Giving Back Starts Early With Ponies Care
When young people discover that their contributions matter and that they are connected to their community, the whole Valley benefits. Through Ponies...
Take a Tour of Hudson’s Art Galleries
The growing river town is a destination for the arts. Hudson, Wisconsin, has long been entwined with the arts—and that identity has only...
Discover The Grounds Restaurant at St. Croix National
Panoramic views and elevated American fare await visitors at a venue mere minutes from the St. Croix. Tucked in the rolling hills of Somerset,...
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Hosts Oktoberfest Celebrations
Stillwater’s “living museum” of German tradition prepares for its Oktoberfest 2026. Since 1966, the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter...
The You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they start middle school. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
A Look at FamilyMeans’ Better is Possible Fundraiser
FamilyMeans’ sixth annual Better is Possible fundraiser was the nonprofit’s most successful event yet, bringing in more than $160,000 to support its...
A Hands-on Approach To Outdoor Education
It’s a sunny day in October and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix River shoreline, gathering water samples,...
