Clients share what they love about working with New Richmond–based land developer, builder and remodeler Derrick Custom Homes. “My family moved to...
June 2019
Meet the 2019 Best of St. Croix Valley
Without further ado, here’s your Best of the St. Croix Valley 2019. We live in a pretty amazing place, don’t we? We can take in beautiful river...
‘Nothing Less Than Spectacular’: Clients Praise St. Croix Valley’s Best Builder
Clients share what they love about working with New Richmond–based land developer, builder and remodeler Derrick Custom Homes. “My family moved to...
Stillwater Speakeasy Serves Up Summer Gin Cocktails
Drink recipes from the Velveteen Speakeasy. Velveteen Speakeasy—hidden in the lowest level of 123 Second Street in Stillwater—feels at once like an...
St. Croix Valley’s Best Patio Dining Provides an ‘Unforgettable Experience’
Our conversation with Pier 500 assistant general manager Katy Rugg. Hudson’s Pier 500 is a veritable riverside institution—and a regular in several...
Visit These Local Spots on Your St. Croix Valley Staycation
Add these St. Croix Valley “bucket list” locations to your list of best places to check out this summer. It’s easy to see why we think the St. Croix...
Mulch It Good and Other Advice from One of St. Croix Valley’s Best Landscape Designers
Go green with less maintenance and fewer chemicals. Abrahamson Nursery is—ahem—a perennial finalist on our Best Landscape Designer list. And while a...
It’s Patio Season, So Sip on These Local Summer Beers
Local breweries offer up their best beers for summer nights. As the days get warmer and longer, there are few better ways to spend the sun-soaked...
Lift Bridge Brewing Co.’s Newest Beverage Brainchild: Canned Hard Seltzers
A taproom favorite for some time now, three flavors of Lift Bridge hard seltzer will soon hit store shelves. Just as the craft beer boom hit...
A Beginner’s Guide to Skin Care from St. Croix Valley’s Best MedSpa
Here’s a primer on some of the most misunderstood skin care terms. St. Croix Skincare, voted Best MedSpa in the St. Croix Valley, offers a bevy of...
A Guide to Hudson’s Concerts in the Park
Hudson does outdoor music right on the regular at Concerts in the Park at Lakefront Park. There’s nothing quite like live music. But add summery...
These Host/Hostess Gifts from the Purple Tree Will Surely Get You Invited Back
No matter what the event or who the host is, these picks from Purple Tree owner Sarah Bruch are sure to please. The Purple Tree was voted this...
Phipps Center for the Arts Offers Plenty of Summer Fun
Check out one of the dozens of classes offered during the seven weeks of Summer Art Camp. “Hudson in summer is really hopping!” says John Potter,...
The Histories of Hudson and Stillwater, As Told by Trolley Operators
Fall back in love with the Valley: Book a trolley tour! There's nothing more nostalgic than an open-air trolley ride through town—and we’re lucky to...
A Culinary Trip Through the St. Croix Valley
Explore the St. Croix Valley by visiting these dining destinations located up and down the river. For so long, the St. Croix River Valley was...
How to Choose Glasses That Fit Your Look
Finding the right frame is a mix of art and science. Statement glasses are back in a big way. But when it comes to finding the right frames—to...
