Moving Forward from Cancer

Nicole Danielson, a lifelong Valley resident, says before being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35, she thought of the disease as something affecting older women, but soon realized just how many women younger than 40 were going through treatment, too. The graduate of Stillwater High School moved, along with her husband, to Hudson three years ago, when she was 10 years cancer-free. (After detecting a lump in 2005, she had “a lumpectomy with lymph nodes removed, eight rounds of chemotherapy and 33 rounds of radiation, followed by five years on medication,” she says.)
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2018 Best of St. Croix Valley Finalists

Readers, you voted for your favorite businesses in a bunch of fun categories this year, from restaurants to doggy daycares to fitness spots. Before the winners of our Best of St. Croix Valley 2018 contest are announced in May, here are the top three finalists in each category (listed alphabetically). Congratulations to the finalists! Tune in here and in the print magazine on May 1 to see who takes home the gold.

BEST PATIO DINING
Afton House Inn – Afton
Dock Café – Stillwater
Pier Five Hundred – Hudson
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Carriage Cruising

Meet Mary Block, co-owner of Johmar Farms, which provides the romantic horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Stillwater. We sat down and asked her our burning questions.

What is it like to drive a horse-drawn carriage?
First, you have to have a very calm horse that is not distracted from his purpose. Then, you have to have a partnership between you and the horse, a mutual trust. The horse has to be sure he can trust you not to put him in harm’s way. You have to keep a sharp eye out for what is ahead of you and to always notice what the horse is seeing. Read more about Carriage Cruising

A Great Starters’ List of Pet Boarding Places in the St. Croix Valley

Going on vacation is supposed to be fun and stress-free: This truism should apply to pet owners, as well. Reality is, there’s an added task—and sometimes stressor—when it comes to our fur babies: It can be hard to find the right place to send those beloved pets, whether for the night or an extended period of time. We compiled a list of great boarding options in the St. Croix Valley that will take care and love your pets almost as much as you do.

Canine Country Care
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Local Wines Take Flight

February is here, and the countdown to amore is on—but we all know planning for Valentine’s Day can bring stress that’s anything but romance-inducing. Lucky for us, the St. Croix River area is blossoming with high-quality wineries, all within an easy drive. We spoke with three whose tasting rooms and bevy of events and food offerings have made them go-to romantic destinations year-round—and also local experts on all things wine. They share their favorite varieties—listed in the order in which they are intended to be consumed—for elevating a romantic night in. Read more about Local Wines Take Flight

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Skijoring 101

Minnesotans and Wisconsinites aren’t the type to let a little snow and ice stop them from enjoying the great outdoors. Cross-country skiing and dogsledding are among winter’s most popular recreational activities, and while skijoring might be less familiar, it combines the best of both. Derived from the Norwegian word for “ski driving,” skijoring is essentially dog-powered skiing. For both humans and canines suffering from winter-induced cabin fever, it’s a great way to let loose some energy and have fun all winter long. Read more about Skijoring 101

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