Around Town

Winter dresses the Valley beautifully, so take in the sights from a cozy vantage point this year. Here are three bed-and-breakfasts—in Osceola, Wis., and Stillwater and Taylors Falls, Minn.—that offer setting, winter activities and full breakfasts.

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For the 10th year, the Stillwater Rotary Club is holding a meetup/fundraiser, at which hundreds of people interested in contributing to community programs can learn who their neighbors are over samples from Stillwater’s major restaurants.

When it comes to holiday shopping, we spend loads of time finding meaningful, affordable, ethically and locally sourced gifts that will delight friends and family. So let’s be honest here.

It’s easy enough to head to the mall for most of your holiday shopping, but sometimes the perfect gift isn’t found among the shiny and new. In fact, a little digging can unearth high-quality gifts hidden in some of the St.

In Stillwater, businesses put out balloons to mark their participation. In Afton, pop-up boutiques are added to the roster of local shops. In Hudson, restaurants and gift and art shops get together for a kind of party. What’s the common thread? All three St.

At Paws and Claws Pet Resort, dogs are treated not as pets, owner Tari Nestrud says, but as family.

Do you know where this photo was taken? The answer will be revealed in a future issue; winners will get a mention in upcoming issues.

After celebrating the photography of David Parker in our December issue, word came to us that another local artist is utilizing his charming portrait of the iconic Stonebridge school in a book, The Magic that was Stonebridge, by longtime local elementary teacher and retired administrator, Bernie

From May through October, Stillwater Flea Market is the place to go for new, used, vintage and original wares, including home décor, repurposed furniture and even custom-built chicken coops, that can’t be found anywhere else.

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