“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”—George Eliot
St. Croix Valley Magazine Editor Angela Johnson shares a family favorite praline apple pie recipe.
October/November 2019
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More than 220 guests and volunteers helped to raise over $75,000 for United Way of Washington County East at United by the Vine 2019. Funds raised help the organization and its partnering agencies to benefit the lives of many in our community.
Todd Kockelman submitted his photo "Winter Liftbridge" to our 2018 Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest.
Here are a few things you probably didn't know about Oktoberfest.
The fun of Oktoberfest never ends at these local, long-running German restaurants that celebrate German heritage year-round.
[Events]
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival.
[Drinks]
Celebrate the harvest season by raising a glass of wine with friends and family at one of these local wineries.
Animals have always been a big part of Sarah Bertsch’s family. She and her husband have only ever had canine “children.” And when their rescued golden doodle Ellie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, Bertsch set off to research how best to help Ellie, just like any parent would.
Patrick Casanova found glassblowing in college, and the art form has been the focus of much of his adult life.
The Afton Candle Company has grown from family hobby to thriving business.
Local artist Michael DeMeglio has synesthesia—when he hears sounds he sees colors.
[Clothing]
All of Minnesota Made's products are sustainably made from companies that are Worldwide Responsibly Accredited Production (Wrap) certified.
[Wellness]
Bypass horrendous haircuts and unpleasant salon experiences with these tips for finding the right hairstylist.
"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger is a carefully and meticulously researched work of historical fiction.
Fans of Sara's Tipsy Pies can get their fix in the new Stillwater shop.
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps.
