Lauren Greenberg enjoys a break from the Minnesota winter in Puerto Rico with one of her favorite magazines.
Snap a shot of someone holding a copy of St. Croix Valley Magazine for a future installment of Travel Log. Email us your image at stcroixvalleymag@tigeroak.com, along with name(s) and hometown(s). Read more about Travel Log: Cooling off in the Caribbean
After a successful first year, the Afton Farmers’ Market will return to Afton Town Square Park this summer. The market offers the unique items of 12 to 20 vendors from 4 to 7 p.m. each Thursday, June through October; local farmers and artisans are featured.
Last year, vendors sold beef, chicken, lamb, Alaska salmon, cheese, produce, flowers, candles, pottery, fair-trade coffee and more at the weekly markets. Read more about To Market, to Market
During the Mississippi River flood of 1965, 12 motorcyclists decided to ride 90 miles in the rain down Highway 61 to Winona to help sandbag the town.
This brave act of kindness was the inaugural Flood Run, a charity event that has drawn thousands of bikers to raise money for a variety of causes in the past 51 years.
This year’s 90-mile motorcycle ride, set for April 16, is put on by more than 100 volunteers and raises money for Gillette Children’s Hospital through $10 wristbands and merchandise. Read more about The Long Run
Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy the great outdoors at the fourth annual Earth Day Birding Festival at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center in Hastings. The event, held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 23, features many opportunities to learn about birds, see them up close, and enjoy some fresh air and scenery. Programs include a Birding 101 class, an up-close raptors’ class, guided bird trips, bird-banding demos, a youth birding competition and a keynote talk from Jonathan Moore, park ranger and member of partnerships and volunteers of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Read more about Fourth Annual Earth Day Birding Festival Offers Educational Opportunities and a Chance to Get Outside
In the April issue find out who was voted the best of St. Croix Valley in the Homes category, taste the Carribean at Hudson's San Pedro Cafe and take a look at the work of two local artists. Read more about April 2016 St. Croix Valley Magazine
Warners’ Stellian Grill Expo - April 10 & 11 Read more about Grill Expo at Warners' Stellian
A women's outdoor adventure group located in Western Wisconsin that hosts activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, canoeing and cross-country skiing, just to name a few. Women of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join us! Come away with new skills and confidence. Enjoy the camaraderie and support of other women in your community. Experience time away with God through nature - women from all backgrounds welcomed. Read more about THRIVE Women's Outdoor Adventures
Randall Raduenz’s passion for art began at a young age. In grade school, he got in a bit of trouble for selling his work to his peers. “Well, actually, I wasn’t selling it—they were giving me their lunch money,” he says. “That really didn’t go over too well.” Read more about Hometown Canvas
Whether he’s busy working the line or dreaming up new cocktails, it’s clear that restaurateur Mark Hanson infuses his culinary vision into every part of Marx Fusion Bistro & Bar. The restaurant, which opened in 2002, reflects not only his travels and interests, but his easy demeanor and drive to create a high-quality and comfortable experience for his guests. Read more about Marx Fusion Bistro & Bar delivers high-quality, explorative cuisine
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