There’s no shortage of cultural cuisine in the Valley—residents and visitors alike can taste different cultural dishes right here in our communities. From pad thai to Caribbean duck tacos, there’s a little something for everyone. Read more about Enjoy Cultural Cuisine from Restaurants Around the Valley
Hot Air Affair
Witness magnificent hot air balloons take off while enjoying an array of festivities throughout the three-day event. Every year Hudson, Wisconsin, offers many activities involving the Hot Air Affair, including parades, river dunks and other fun family-friendly competitions. hudsonhotairaffair.com Read more about St. Croix Valley's Best Annual Events
With a Valley as wonderful as ours, it’s no doubt that there are plenty of wonderful places to visit and see. Whether it’s for a casual brunch or a delectable dinner, time spent volunteering, afternoons sailing or mornings playing, the spots you’ll visit in our quaint space are ones to surely embrace. So, get on your way and visit a few of my favorite locations around the St. Croix Valley. Read more about Oh, the Places You'll Visit Around the Valley
Best Bar / Brewery / Distillery
Runners-up: Pitchfork Brewing, 45th Parallel Distillery
Best Breakfast Read more about Meet the Best of St. Croix Valley 2022
The annual Hudson Booster Days celebration takes on many colors, shapes and sounds. Years ago, the fireworks show (one of the most loved events) ended not with a traditional grand finale, but rather a firework shown in the shape of an American flag. “The flag in the sky meant the end of Booster Days,” says Booster Days committee member John Herick. Read more about Hudson Booster Days Celebrates a Long Community History
St. Croix Valley Magazine has the pleasure of working with several area community members, who serve on our magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board. From sharing story ideas to being a voice in the community, we’re thankful to all members who work with our magazine—and our wonderful society. Writer Staci Perry Mergenthal sits down to talk with three of our Editorial Advisory Board members. So, get to know your neighbors, as well as their favorite spots around the Valley. —Hailey Almsted, editor Read more about Meet a Few of Our Editorial Advisory Board Members
While the St. Croix Valley is sprawling, it contains a through line that represents the hallmark of every healthy community: supporting its own. For this Best of St. Croix Valley issue, we want to check in with a few stellar nonprofits and programs that share time, resources and passion throughout the community. Read more about St. Croix Valley Nonprofits Help the Community
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the kids? How about something other than pop?
My new favorite is Mixly, locally made mixers that feature flavors, including cucumber, mint and lime; grapefruit and jalapeño; coconut, ginger and lime; pineapple, basil and lime; and strawberry and rhubarb. Read more about Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
My go-to, favorite layering piece is a denim jacket. A denim jacket is a classic piece that fits all styles, budgets and seasons. This versatile piece can be layered over tank tops and dresses in the summer and lightweight sweaters or long sleeve tees in the cooler months. Dress it up with a pair of fun, statement earrings and this season’s go-to strappy sandal, or pair it with an oversized scarf and classic white sneakers for a celebrity-inspired everyday look. Read more about The Best of Style: The Denim Jacket
I’ve written many recipes for loved ones over the years: sister, daughter, son, husband, mother-in-law, best friend and so on. However, there is one very special friend I’ve yet to write for, even cook for—until now. Read more about Stella Snacks
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