St. Croix Valley Magazine

06/05/2026

Now through June 7, head over to Somerset, Wisconsin, to enjoy its annual Pea Soup Days celebration. The annual event includes a carnival, games, a parade and—you guessed it!—pea soup.

Since the 1940s, Somerset, Wisconsin, has honored its French-Canadian heritage with an annual celebration. Featuring all the mainstays of a

06/04/2026

The wait is over! It's time to meet the winners of your Best of St. Croix Valley readers' choice poll. 🏆🎉 Discover it all, including your top picks for dining, leisure, shops, services, wellness and more, here.

Our annual readers’ choice poll is a guide to community staples. To be in a community is to belong, a feeling that centers on the people we

06/02/2026

The time has come to reveal our readers’ choice poll winners! The Best of St. Croix Valley 2026 issue is ready to be discovered at the link in our bio.

06/01/2026

Welcome to our Best of St. Croix Valley 2026 issue, St. Croix Valley Magazine readers! In this issue we share the results of our readers' choice poll, meeting generations of influential locals and more. Follow the link to start exploring the new issue.

Summer is the best time to celebrate a milestone, though I am definitely biased. I was born at the tail end of strawberry season, and picking

05/29/2026

With the help of Moonstone Design & Build, Lake Elmo homeowners Alicia and Paul Hanson have achieved the sporty, organic lower level of their dreams. The renovation combines sculptural statements and textural variations alongside sporty elements, such as framed jerseys.

A basement remodel by Moonstone Design & Build brings effortless elegance and functionality. With a showstopping Lake Elmo lower-level

05/28/2026

Lake Elmo's Cimarron Community Farm is improving food access with neighborhood food distribution and a free farmers market that serves up to 120 families biweekly. Learn more here: https://stcroixvalleymag.com/cimarron-community-farm-cultivates-community/

05/26/2026

Now that the weather has warmed up, it's the perfect time to enjoy a protein-filled smoothie. Discover the recipe for a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie, courtesy of Kowalski's Markets, here.

Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To make […]

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember those who served and sacrificed. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Join us in wishing Ponies Synchro good luck at the Minnesota State High School League State Tournameant! Learn more about the Stillwater Area High School synchronized swimming team here: https://stcroixvalleymag.com/ponies-synchro-team-is-in-sync/

05/18/2026

Get ready to jam out as youth musicians take the stage at Lumberstock on May 22—the last day of school at Stillwater Area High School. Expect a variety of music while enjoying the downtown atmosphere, with nearby spots like Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop offering students free ice cream to celebrate the day.

Youth musicians will play live music at Stillwater’s Chestnut Plaza on May 22. Lumberstock is a yearly event that brings live, local music