Menu
St. Croix Valley Magazine Launch Party
It was a party atmosphere at the launch of St. Croix Valley Magazine on May 6 at The Loft at Studio J in Stillwater. Read more about St. Croix Valley Magazine Launch Party
Hudson Hosts the 2015 St. Croix Valley Triathlon
Once known primarily for the Ironman World Championships, triathlon races are now held throughout the country, attracting veteran and new triathletes alike—and kids can join in on the fun, too.
The St. Croix Valley Triathlon in Hudson began in 2000 and has since become one of the most popular triathlons in the Midwest. The one-day event offers both an Olympic and sprint course, making it an ideal triathlon (swimming, running and cycling) for both beginner and experienced triathletes. In addition to the adult race, the triathlon offers a kids’ course for younger triathletes. Read more about Hudson Hosts the 2015 St. Croix Valley Triathlon
Boating Shapes Summer Life in the St. Croix Valley
For thousands of years, the St. Croix River has been home to water-loving people. The tradition of canoeing on the river, started by the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes long ago, continues today with throngs of adventurers setting forth from William O’Brien State Park. Paddling competitions can be as fierce as they were among competing voyageurs from the Northwest fur trade companies. From 1837 to 1912, the St. Croix teemed with logs ready to be cut for lumber—and last year’s high water levels inspired many travelers to keep an eye out for similar debris. Read more about Boating Shapes Summer Life in the St. Croix Valley
From AP Classes to Track Practice, These Outstanding High School Students Pack a Lot into One Day
Beginning with our August 2015 issue and continuing annually, St. Croix Valley Magazine will celebrate a select group of accomplished high school students who are entering their senior year. Chosen by their school principals and advisors, these young men and women are excelling in the classroom, the arts, our community and on the playing field. Behind every hardworking student—these Prep Elite students as well as countless others in our community—is a team of people who encourage and support them to be the best they can be. Read more about From AP Classes to Track Practice, These Outstanding High School Students Pack a Lot into One Day
Giving Back to School
It may seem simple—helping stack books at your child’s elementary school book fair, chaperoning a fourth-grade trip to the zoo or visiting your grandchild’s classroom to help sew pillows. But by donating time and skills to a neighborhood school, volunteers not only contribute to the school’s success, they leave lasting impressions of kindness and the importance of community service on students. Read more about Giving Back to School
Pages
