Before the days of European settlement, millions of bison thrived in the expansive grasslands of North America, roaming freely from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. Read more about The Bison at Belwin Conservancy Have Become a Beloved Community Attraction
For those of us who might have considered acupuncture but found we weren’t sure enough about how it works, or how its practitioners are trained, or what a session might actually feel like, St. Croix Valley Magazine has some points to ponder. The answers from local practioners might surprise you. Read more about Acupuncture in the Valley: Your Questions Answered
Stillwater is known for its charming streetscapes and historic riverside, but a part of the city’s downtown is hidden beneath rock and concrete. Known as the Joseph Wolf Brewery caves, caverns dating back to 1868 were cut into the section of the sandstone bluff located off of Main Street, where the restaurant Luna Rossa Trattoria and Wine Bar sits today. Luna Rossa offers tours of the caves, which could add a fun element to your next date night or riverside afternoon. Read more about Discover Stillwater’s Historic Brewery Caves
If you like to periodically revamp your wardrobe or update furniture and home décor—and who doesn’t?—consignment shopping offers a cost-saving and environmentally friendly alternative to an otherwise single-use world. Read more about Consignment Shops in St. Croix Valley Offer Environment-and Budget-friendly Opportunities to Buy and Sell
When Stillwater native Laurie Wright teamed up with business partner Chad Nakano to launch Modern Envy Apparel in May 2015, their goal was to create a line of fashionable, high-performance socks that would appeal to children, athletes and trendsetters alike. Read more about Editor’s Pick: Modern Marvel
St. Croix Festival Theatre has been providing professional live theater for residents of the St. Croix Valley for more than 25 years, thanks to a bit of serendipity and a lot of passion from a handful of key individuals.
When a small acting troupe’s plans to open at a playhouse in Lake Geneva, Wis., fell through back in 1990, a chance sighting of a newspaper clipping about a historic theater being refurbished in St. Croix Falls sent them to check out the St. Croix Falls Civic Auditorium as a substitute for the summer. Read more about The Show Goes On
In its 39th year, the Rivertown Art Festival returns to Lowell Park in Stillwater for two days of art, food and fun June 4 and 5. The community event features more than 100 local artists and vendors, making it the St. Croix Valley’s largest long-standing art fair. Read more about Art on the Water
In Sweden, Midsommar Dag is second only to Christmas as the biggest holiday of the year. Midsommar Dag (Midsummer Day), is an annual celebration of the summer solstice that includes feasting, dancing and general revelry. Read more about Celebrate the 39th Annual Rivertown Art Festival in Stillwater
In the June issue we're talking summer nights with some Stillwater date ideas from three SCV couples, and we're checking out revamped restaurants in a new culinary section. Read more about June 2016 St. Croix Valley Magazine
Jeff Oestreich’s journey as an artist is distinctly visible in his pottery; each piece is a testament not only to his skill, but to the many people, places and ideas that have influenced this world-class potter. Read more about Local Potter Jeff Oestreich Creates Functional Art
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