June 2026
Welcome to the June/July 2026 Issue
Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born at the tail end of strawberry season, and picking the...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2026 Open for Submissions
Look through your photo files. What do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between,...
Somerset Embraces Its Heritage With Annual Pea Soup Days
Since the 1940s, Somerset, Wisconsin, has honored its French-Canadian heritage with an annual celebration. Featuring all the mainstays of a great...
The Bite-Sized Best of Louise Erdrich
For decades, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Minneapolis resident Louise Erdrich has expertly blended the minutiae of normal life with thoughtful...
Satisfy Summer Cravings With You-Pick Berries and Blooms
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
Meet Individuals Who Are Spreading Hope and Heart
In each Best of St. Croix Valley issue, I have the opportunity to share a piece of my world in my Editor’s Picks. Last year, I took you on a tour of...
Summer Balloons
Stillwater resident Greg Schulz of Pictures Over Stillwater was leaving a preproduction meeting for the Opera On The River event when he spotted...
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30 Years
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity has a legacy of generosity and innovation. Three decades of providing affordable housing to families is an...
Know Your Seasons When It Comes to You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Stronger Together With the Wise Womxn Walking Club
Kari Goeden organizes a bimonthly walking club to foster community. On a crisp day last autumn, 68 women huddled shoulder-to-shoulder, smiling...
