By: Aaron Hautala Explore 38+ miles of single-track mountain bike trails nestled in the Minnesota north woods of Cuyuna. You’ll enjoy mountain bike trails for all skill levels — from beginner to expert, easy to technical — while taking in unmatched scenery. Cuyuna is ranked among the best mountain biking...

Q&A with Kada Goalen Kada Goalen is the founder, lead artist and head of creative at Kada Creative, a local Minnesota art and design company. A Minnesota native, Kada has spent the last 20 years working with clients to create their dream space through art. Blending the client’s vision with...

By: Christie Wanderer Part of Stillwater’s charm is the bond between the community and the businesses. When my husband, Andrew, and I started dreaming of a location to open our craft distillery, Forge and Foundry Distillery, it was important to both of us that it be located in downtown Stillwater....

By: Kelsey Braun  My husband, Chris, and I grew up in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where we attended junior high and high school together. We weren’t close friends at the time, but we would occasionally run into each other through mutual friends. Fast-forward over a decade later and the two of...

Stillwater has so much to offer every type of visitor that a day just isn’t enough. Over 100+ independently owned businesses to explore line the historic Main Street. To help you plan your perfect weekend, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite stops. DAY ONE Treat Yourself...