Summer! That time of year when we celebrate a bit of what’s best in the St. Croix Valley. People often say, “What a difference a year makes.” But it...
June 2021
Summer Showcase
A standing ovation for local arts and culture venues. Many theater and gallery venues went dark in 2020 as it became necessary for audiences to seek...
Green Acres
Cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the garden beds and...
A New Way to Paddle
Pickleball is fun for the whole family. There is some controversy over how pickleball got its name, whether the sport reminded founder Joel...
Valley Vineyards
A sampling of places to sip this summer. Chateau St. Croix Winery Be transported to Europe at this French Chateau located in the St. Croix River...
Best of St. Croix Valley 2021
Readers give nods to their local favorites. Excuse us while we get our party vibe going because we’re in the mood for a community celebration—some...
Rach the Bookseller recommends …
The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier by Ken Martens This is the first book I recommend when customers ask for a historical account of...
Ice Cream Bingo
Pin the cherry on the sundae. Summer is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix Valley with everyone’s...
Community Strong
“We help change people’s lives.” Executive director Jessica Ryan says the broad mission of the United Way of Washington County-East (UWWCE) provides...
Launch into Learning
Hudson nonprofit makes STEAM accessible to all. Sharing his love for science with others, Hudson resident and librarian Christopher Mick created...
Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching kids to cook can be an enjoyable, educational and tasty way to spend time together. Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with...
