September 2016 St. Croix Valley Magazine

In the September issue learn all about how to keep your pet happy and healthy with advice from local experts.

For local parenting consultant and author Jenny Hanlon, raising a child and writing a book have a common thread: Both are processes of discovery that require patience, openness and a solid set of guiding values for when the going gets tough.

 

Though the Postmark Grille opened in Hudson in 2012, its roots extend back to World War II, when Angelo Terranova emigrated from Sicily to Grand Rapids, Mich.

 

Valley residents from all adjoining towns came out to celebrate our nation’s veterans at Bayport’s annual Memorial Day parade, drawing participants from as far as Hudson, Stillwater, St. Mary’s Point and Newport, Minn.

 

The St. Croix Valley is a go-to fall destination for Minnesotans and Wisconsinites alike, and for good reason. From the vibrant scenery to the quaint towns and festive events, the Valley is arguably at its best during the autumn months.

 

Scenario: The stress or monotony of everyday life has gotten to you. Maybe the kids recently moved on to college. Or, sadly, you might recently have lost a pet. Regardless the cause, the St. Croix Valley has numerous pet services available, whether you want to volunteer or adopt your own.

 

In Stillwater, businesses put out balloons to mark their participation. In Afton, pop-up boutiques are added to the roster of local shops. In Hudson, restaurants and gift and art shops get together for a kind of party. What’s the common thread? All three St.

 

Dale Jackson describes his experience, as do many volunteers: “It’s just as beneficial to me as to the people I am helping.” But then he adds a comment unique to his line of service: “It’s also great for the horse!” Jackson both lends and leads a horse for River Valley Riders (RVR), a 501(c)3 non

 

Pop in on a Stillwater Rotary meeting, and you’ll frequently hear from a guest speaker or two.

 

The LeDuc Historic Estate, a Gothic Revival mansion built in the 1860s by Brig. Gen. William G. LeDuc (an Ohio native who moved to the Minnesota Territory in 1850 to open St.

 

Power-sports enthusiasts gather from around the country and the world to attend the Hay Days festival every year, but the spectacle will be even greater this time for the 50th anniversary.

 

Go to college to be in the rodeo. That’s right: In addition to working toward their four-year degrees, every year at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo, more than 300 college students participate in professional rodeo performances.

 

At Paws and Claws Pet Resort, dogs are treated not as pets, owner Tari Nestrud says, but as family.