Scarves can be more than a wardrobe accessory. Just as we change our wardrobes from season to season, we should also change our home decor to...
December 2020
Forge and Foundry Distillery Embodies the Spirit of Stillwater
Forge and Foundry Distillery finds a home on Stillwater's Main Street. It seems to be a common theme that people who grew up here and move away are...
‘The Community is Tremendous’: Operation HELP Expands to Meet Growing Needs
Volunteer organization Operation HELP is supporting more St. Croix Valley families than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Croix Valley...
The Board Loon: How a Bored Minnesotan Became a Wisconsin Charcuterie Expert
A knack for making charcuterie has birthed a burgeoning business for Hudson's Kelsey Heimerl. Kelsey Heimerl of Hudson, Wis. was once a leasing...
What to Read: Fredrik Backman’s ‘Anxious People’ is a Sweet, Funny Soliloquy
"Anxious People" overflows with so much love and a deep understanding of the human condition. The bulk of Fredrik Backman’s newest novel, published...
Remnants of Christmas
We love the view and the nod toward the joy of the holidays in this Lens on St. Croix Valley submission. Remnants of Christmas by Rachael Johnson...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Lake Elmo Christmas Tree Farm is Still a Family Affair After 65 Years
The Kruegers work year-round to ensure their Lake Elmo Christmas tree farm offers the best of the best trees. Though the Krueger's Christmas Tree...
Willow River Falls Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
"Winter at the Falls" won in the City Landmarks category of our 2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest. We regularly feature photo submissions...
Beginner Birders: Check Out This Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Experience the outdoors,...
Valley Outreach Helps Community Members in Need Move Forward
Valley Outreach Between 2018 and 2019, Valley Outreach provided over 1 million meals and 68,000 clothing items to people in need. The mission of...
