Open to Art

It’s no secret that the St. Croix valley is brimming with artistic talent. This month, artists and the public will come together during two regional events: the artOPENer and the Pottery Tour. For both, local artists will open their studio doors to offer a rare glimpse into their creative processes.

“You get to really connect a physical location to a work that’s being created in that space,” says Heather Rutledge, executive director of ArtReach St. Croix. “I always enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes look.” Read more about Open to Art

Warm Hats Cool Superheroes

Zachary Quinn exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age while growing up in Afton. That spirit was put to great use years later, in 2012, when he met Brian Keller in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas. At that time, neither of them imagined they would end up forming a lasting friendship, let alone a successful business that would help children who are going through cancer treatments. Read more about Warm Hats Cool Superheroes

Work Hard, Play Hard

Between raising five daughters, managing their busy careers as a TV news anchor and a personal trainer, and actively enjoying the outdoors during their time off, Randy and Kami Meier define the adage “work hard, play hard.” When they play, their favorite place to get away from it all is right here in the St. Croix Valley. Read more about Work Hard, Play Hard

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