Welcome, readers, to 2025 and our annual Best of St. Croix Valley Readers’ Choice Poll, which celebrates life in this beautiful river valley. We...
December 2024
Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue
Winter is here again. As this issue goes to press, the snow has not yet fallen—which gives me a romantic take on this season that I’m all too happy...
Snow Carver
A hobby photographer captures an award-winning image at the World Snow Sculpting Championship. A snow sculptor at the World Snow Sculpting...
Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue 2024 Hoedown Gala
On October 5, volunteer-driven nonprofit Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue held its annual hoedown gala in Somerset, Wisconsin. The event featured a concert...
Meet the Duo Behind Santa’s Mailbox
Gary and Richelle Jader respond to hundreds of letters each holiday season. Six years ago, a Hudson, Wisconsin, couple was asked a simple question...
Lasting Impression Offers More Than Permanent Makeup
For breast cancer survivors, three-dimensional areola restorations uplift and empower. When Jennifer Turnquist found out she had breast cancer in...
David Palmer’s Life of Philanthropy
Some of David Palmer’s earliest lessons in giving came from odd teachers: venison steaks and chicken–the payment his father received for the medical...
Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration
Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...
Stillwater Hosts the First-Ever World Snow Celebration
Stillwater’s World Snow Sculpting Championship to headline new winter festival. It’s been four years since Stillwater became the home of the World...
WHAT Art Gallery Expands to WHAT Art School
A St. Croix Falls couple expands their reach from a successful gallery to a new art school. In the heart of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, a new...
Creative Gift Wrap Ideas
Make your Christmas presents stand out this year with these creative and unique wrapping ideas. Pick a theme: Choose a cohesive theme, like rustic,...
Florists Share How They Create Holiday Wreaths
Florists share how they make wreaths that stand out and how you can too. In this festive time of year, what livens up the season more than...
Toast to the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter mixed drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...
An Artful Season at The Phipps Center for the Arts
With nearly 40 events in a typical season at The Phipps Center for the Arts, we’re often asked, ‘How do you choose?’ Although it’s not a simple...
