It’s become a part of Stillwater’s annual Fourth of July celebration. For a couple of hours before the fireworks, the 17 musicians (and a vocalist)...
June 2018
Activities for Active Older Adults
Here in the St. Croix Valley, it’s easy to stay active and engaged every day—no matter your age. Local senior living communities offer a wide...
Stillwater Success Story
Modern Envy Apparel is popping up all over the Twin Cities. Laurie Wright, a Stillwater High School graduate from the class of 1996, is back in...
Strawberry Festivals Forever
Come hungry for Afton’s annual Strawberry Festival. Strawberry lovers, get set: the annual Afton Strawberry Festival is just around the corner....
World’s Tastiest Truck Stop
Everyone’s favorite food on-the-go option, all in one place. Seeing a food truck parked on the side of the road is a true sign of summer. But what...
Biking Across the Valley
You simply can’t appreciate all of the local summertime scenery from behind a windshield. Biking allows riders to get some exercise, breathe fresh...
Paddy Ryan’s Wears the Whiskey Crown of the St. Croix
The Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh once composed the lines: O commemorate me where there is water, Canal water, preferably, so stilly Greeny at the...
Meet the Best of St. Croix Valley 2018
The Best of the Valley 2018 readers’ choice winners are revealed in 30-plus categories, including top restaurants, haute shops, fabulous services...
Western Wisconsin Charm at Croix-View Farm
Croix-View Farms in Osceola is a picture-perfect wedding venue. Thanks to charming details like vaulted ceilings and natural light, plus their...
St. Croix Valley Dermatologists Weigh in with the Best Ways to Protect Your Skin
We’ve all heard it’s important to wear sunscreen during sunny summer days. According to dermatologists at Forefront Dermatology in Hudson and...
Review: Hudson Food Walk and Stillwater’s Foodies on Foot
Take a Food Walk tour for a sample of Hudson’s ever-expanding culinary scene. Few would disagree that Hudson’s downtown has become a bona fide...
Star Artist: Terry Hildebrand
From wooden cutouts to oil paintings and watercolors, Terry Hildebrand’s work expresses a life of appreciation. Terry Hildebrand’s interest in art...
