You may have heard of National Novel Writing Month. Until earlier this year, it was an official organization called NaNoWriMo ...

Forest Lake-raised musician Samantha Grimes struck a high note in Nashville earlier this month, earning “Americana Artist of ...

It’s mid-afternoon on a beautiful summer’s day, and Square Lake Park is filled with people. Families lounge on the beach, while kids play in the shallow water. There are picnics and volleyball games, ...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced plans to launch a nearly $6.3 million improvement project starting in spring 2026 on Highway 95 in Franconia Township, Minnesota. The p ...

The leaves were down when I went on my first grouse walk last week. Last year I couldn’t wait for the leaves to fall and hit ...

A new grassroots initiative in the St. Croix Valley aims to reduce polarization through conversations one at a time. The Braver Angels St. Croix Valley Alliance, part of a nationwide effort to bridge ...

The Scandia City Council plans to consider another revision its right-of-way maintenance policy later this month. Spurred by a request from city resident Sonia Borg and others, the council discussed ...

With more than 40 years of experience separating them, Scandia firefighters Peter Nora and Wesley Giddings share a common goal this Fire Prevention Week: keeping their community safe. The two ...

William "Bill" Edward Jepsen, a compassionate advocate and a dedicated community member died Aug. 2, 2025. A long-time resident of Marine on St. Croix and Stillwater, Bill’s warmth and integrity ...

Capital campaign nears goal as $600,000 rebuild begins on historic instrument For nearly 100 years, Elim Lutheran’s pipe organ has filled its sanctuary with music. Now, thanks to a successful capital ...

I have never minded getting advice. My husband, Peter, is good about giving advice, and one of the things I regularly need advice on is food, specifically if I should eat food that I already know I ...