Prep Elite: Riding Along

While team sports like football, hockey and basketball might receive the most public attention and media coverage, so-called “individual” sports offer their own set of challenges. Still, the term is something of a misnomer.

That’s because when skiers, swimmers or other solo athletes toe the starting line, they feel the presence of people who have coached them along the way with technical tips, advice on the mental game and other insights. Such is the case for each of the St. Croix Valley-area high school athletes profiled here. Read on for your own personal inspiration. Read more about Prep Elite: Riding Along

Women: Get Outside with a Variety of Activities in the St. Croix Valley

It’s a sad fact: Women’s participation in outdoor activities drops significantly throughout their middle years. According to a 2009 study (outdoorfoundation.org), by age 50, only 40 percent of women participate in outdoor activities; by 60, the number drops to 30 percent, and only 20 percent of women older than 66 get outside to play.

A few women in the St. Croix Valley have something to say (and do) about that. Get out your sunscreen, ladies, and meet these outdoorsy women and their organizations.

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College Prep Experts Share Tips on the Search Process and the Art of the Essay

As St. Croix Preparatory Academy graduate Maddie Wilkinson began working on her college applications last year, she knew the personal essay was an important part of the process. But she says many people, including herself at first, often underestimate how much weight the essay truly carries. After her own hard work in high school and with the help of St. Croix Prep English teacher and independent education consultant Elaine Bransford, she’s headed to Duke University this fall to study computer engineering. Read more about College Prep Experts Share Tips on the Search Process and the Art of the Essay

Hudson Area Moms Group Members Give Back to the Community

For Leslie Stelling, becoming a member of the Hudson Area Moms Group has offered the chance to learn more about Hudson and connect with a welcoming community of mothers. “It’s brought me friendship and support, especially being new to the area,” she says. “As soon as we moved to the area, it was a place where I felt like I belonged.” While the nonprofit allows women like Stelling the opportunity to find a new community, it’s also focusing on giving back through volunteering and service projects. Read more about Hudson Area Moms Group Members Give Back to the Community

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