Eerie creaks coming from a darkened hallway. Visions of ghostly shadows. Strange phenomena that raises the hair on the back of your neck. It’s Halloween, when thoughts go to hauntings, full moons and scares after dark. But for some in the St. Croix Valley, ghosts are very real—and encounters aren’t happening on Halloween alone.
Read more about Hauntings and Ghost Stories in the St. Croix Valley
Twenty years ago, Roberta Scherf embarked on a mission to help her daughter, Rowan, who had been diagnosed with autism. Through determination and persistent research, Scherf discovered that a simple exercise of calming arm movements set to music profoundly helped her daughter. That discovery led the Scherf family to create MeMoves, a DVD or digital download of music and visual movements for users, and to establish the company, ThinkingMoves, in 2006. Read more about Developed to Help Calm her Autistic Child, Roberta Scherf’s MeMoves Program is Now Benefiting Others
For more than 200 years, Oktoberfest has been celebrated with frothy beers, savory German fare and musical merriment. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel far to join in on the fun. Read more about Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant and the Winzer Stube Celebrate Oktoberfest with Authentic German Cuisine and Tradition
Since Marine on St. Croix resident Mikayla Holmgren was born, she’s been on a mission to prove her doctors wrong. Born with Down syndrome and three weeks premature, they didn’t know if she’d walk or talk. Twenty years later, it’s safe to say Holmgren has completed her mission: she’s an all-star athlete involved in dance, gymnastics and golf at the Transition Program at St. Croix Preparatory Academy in Baytown Township, dances with the Inspiration Performing Arts Center in Mahtomedi, and participates in adaptive cheerleading. Read more about Mikayla Holmgren Dances Her Way to the 2015 National Minnesota Junior Miss Amazing Pageant
David and Kate March brought St. Croix Valley Magazine along on a trip to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, in July. Read more about Travel Log: Summer Holiday
Calling all ghosts, fairies and zombies! We’re collecting costume photos for a future Gallery. For more information, email stcroixvalleymag@tigeroak.com. Read more about Halloween Pics
The YMCA’s Camp St. Croix in Hudson has been providing excellent programs for families for over a century in the tradition of healthy living, youth development, social responsibility and fun. Now, to commemorate another successful season of camping memories, Camp St. Croix is hosting its annual Hilltop Pumpkin Party. Read more about Halloween on the Hill
To kick off Halloween, Stillwater has created the Trick-or-Treat on Main Street event. The party runs from noon to 4 p.m. on October 24 and 25. Sponsored by the Independent Business Association of Main Street Stillwater, this two-day salute to the season gives children an opportunity to try out their costumes before the big night. Participating shops and restaurants on Main Street will have treats and goodies for those dressed for the occasion. Read more about Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
As Minnesota settles in for another gorgeous autumn, Stillwater kicks off the season with its annual Harvest Festival and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Lowell Park. The celebration has something for everyone including micro-brew and wine tasting for the adults, a costume parade and games for the kids and a chili cook-off and other food options for the whole family to enjoy. Read more about A weekend of Family Fun at the Annual Harvest Festival and Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Lowell Park
In the October issue catch up with KSTP-TV meteorologist Dave Dahl, hear spooky stories from the St. Croix Valley and celebrate Oktoberfest with two local restaurants. Read more about October 2015 St. Croix Valley Magazine
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