AFTON — After his dreams of going into the Air Force were crushed by a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident when he was 17 years old, Cody Kaye didn't know what to do with the rest of his life.
STILLWATER — Even though the Lift Bridge loop trail has been open for a year, its grand opening has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The community will finally celebrate the newly constructed loop trail system that connects the historic Lift Bridge with the St. Croix River Crossing…
AFTON — The return of Music in the Trees, a two-day outdoor event showcasing a diverse group of instrumentalists and vocalists, on Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and among the trees near the Belwin Education Center at 1553 Stagecoach Trail S. in Afton.
The Highway 36/Manning Ave. Interchange Project is expected to continue for two years. Manning Ave. will be closed from Highway 36 to 62nd Street and traffic will be detoured to Lake Elmo Ave., from the South and East of the intersection. The detour will then take drivers North to 75th St. N…
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 130th anniversary with chamber members, local business owners, nonprofits, school administrators, community leaders and elected officials. The event took place outside at 333 Main Street N. in Stillwater at their new office in the D…
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it may be tempting to think that a boat is requisite equipment for the successful angler. Those who are willing to hoof it in the northeast metro, however, have no shortage of opportunities to catch fish from piers and shorelines.
The owners of The Dance Unit in Hugo have plans to nearly double their space this fall so they can expand their class offerings.
Competitors of all shapes, sizes and outfits took to the fields of Hugo to participate in the Tough Mudder last weekend after the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
While taking a morning run through Forest Lake after a stormy night four years ago, financial adviser Mike Kaiser had an inspirational idea.
Nestled in the city of Lake Elmo lies a small goat farm called Gove’s Goats.
Fourth of July will be celebrated this Sunday. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4 — has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
Alexis Pratt closed out a prodigious career as a Stillwater High School athlete at the state track meet on Saturday, June 19.
STILLWATER — Founded in 1871, Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater celebrates 150 years of God’s story still unfolding. The entire community is invited to celebrate this significant birthday with cake and ice cream on Trinity’s outdoor green space on Monday, July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please …
Anglers in the northeast metro area have been stalking the mighty muskellunge for decades. The muskie following today is stronger than ever, but one word is on the lips of anglers and fishery managers alike: change.
Dan Brown looks like he was assembled in an underground laboratory at the Orvis Headquarters.
In Minnesota, few things are more synonymous with summer than mosquitoes. Fortunately, those in the seven-county Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) have been getting a break from those tiny pests for more than 60 years.
If June has been any indication, the summer of 2021 will cause many in the area to seek swimming beaches as an alternative to air conditioning. When they do, they will find plenty of choices.
More than a million fishing licenses are sold annually in Minnesota. Fishing—and eating fish—is part of our collective DNA. We’ve been casting to our lakes, rivers and neighborhood ponds for generations. There may be no better representation of the natural bounty of our state than the summer…
Many more people who have family pictures taken include their dogs in the poses. Photographer Kristina Lynn Marshall, owner of Kristina Lynn Photography & Design, has learned a few tricks along the way to get the best shots of those furry friends.
Looking for a place where you can take your dog and enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley? Look no further than Franconia Sculpture Park.
Before you take your dog out for a walk to the park anywhere this summer, be aware of potential parasites lurking to harm your four-legged friend.
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