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Categories listed: Art; Auto Parts; Bakery; Barbers and Hair Salons; Chiropractor and Wellness; Cleaning and Restoration; Coffee Shops; Computer Services; Convenience Stores/Gas;Crafts; Drug Stores; Electronics; Fair Trade/Local Trade; Flowers; Gifts; Grocery; Grower; Hardware; Investments; Jewelry & Jewelry Repair; Liquor; Lodging; Marketing and Technology; Medical; Movie Rental; Natural Foods; Orchard; Pet Supplies; Photography; Plumbing and Heating; Printing Services; Office Supplies; Repair; Restaurants/Bars/Taverns; Shoe & Shoe Repair; Sign making; Supplements; Theaters; Tanning; Wellness; Wine and Beer; Woodworking; Yarn
ART/GALLERY
LUHRS/BJORNSON ARTWORKS - Pottery/Glass/Paintings 
715-483-9612 
Located in the historic granary building at 241 N. Washington St. in downtown St. Croix Falls. The Pottery and glass is made by Leif Bjornson, and the fine paintings and drawings are Meg Luhrs'. Meg and Leif are treasures to the downtown, so stop in and see and experience their work (demonstrations and group tours available).
Artisan's Loft at In The Wool- N. Washington, downtown SCF
ST CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE - Plays/Music/Education
715-483-1382 Downtown Do you realize how fortunate we are to have a professional theatre in our own town? There are very few communities that can say that. And how more local can you get when they also produce some of their own productions! In addition to plays, the Festival Theatre has wonderful well-known musicians booked, and educational programming too. Housed in a 1917 Vaudeville theatre it's a truly unique venue - a real architecural gem that takes you back in time.
The Festival Theatre does so much for our community. Not only culturally but economically as well. This is a regional theatre that draws from far and wide, and when a ticket holder comes to town, studies have shown that on the average, they spend 2 1/2 times their ticket price at other businesses in town. Now that's an import local asset! Click on their link above to see a schedule of events, and contact information. Support the arts!
AUTO PARTS
Falls Auto Co, Inc (NAPA)- Downtown, St Croix Falls,
BAKERY
COFFEE TIME - Coffee/Bakery/Cafe/Ice Cream
715-483-1148 Downtown
Located in Franklin Square on N Washington Coffee Time can give you a morning jolt of coffee with a little sweet treat on the side, or for lunch you can have a made to order sandwich with a bowl of soup. Need a little afternoon treat - come in for an ice cream (I think that's the only ice cream shop in town - let me know if I'm wrong). Owner Karen Osterbauer is happy to fill your order! Call 483-1148 for hours.
The Lucky Cup - Coffee/Bakery/Soup - 715... Open M-F 6am-2:30pm, Sat 8-3, Closed Sundays in the winter.
BARBERS
THE BARBer SHOP - Men's Barber Shop
715-483-3678 Downtown
I like owner, Barb Fossum's, business card for The BARBer Shop - Modern Day Conversation, Old Time Service. This barber shop offers you a cut or a trim just like in the old days - you walk in and sit down. You can catch Barb Tues-Fri from 8-3 and Sat 7-12.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Kelley Hagenbuch - Herbal consultations & herbs. Equinox Health Center, Taylors Falls, MN 715-245-3984
Anne Ness -Clinical Aromatherapist - 612-807-5310 holisticnursingservices[at]hotmail.com
St. Croix Chiropractic & Wellness - 715-483-9991; 520 S. Washington St (Century 21 Bldg), SCF
CLEANING AND RESTORATION
Archer Cleaning and Restoration - 715-483-9922; 2088 Hwy 8, SCF
COFFEE SHOPS
Cafe Wren- Luck, WI 715-472-4700
Coffee Time 715-483-1148 Downtown See profile under Bakery
The Lucky Cup -715-483-1161 Downtown (next to the post office). Bakery and soups too. M-F 6am-2:30, Sat 8-3, closed Sundays in the winter.
Menagerie - See profile under Hair Salon
COMPUTER SERVICES
Croix Computer Consultants - 715-483-5002; 2201 Glacier Dr, Ste 4A, SCF
CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS
Jor Gas Station, Inc 715-483-3474 Downtown - 510 S. Washington
CRAFT
EWE-NIQUE BOUTIQUE YARNS & STITCHERY - Yarn, Stitchery, Knitted Goods,Classes
715-483-2802 North of Downtown
As a knitter, I'm especially excited about Ewe-nique Boutique! Shelley Staeven, the owner, has a wonderful selection of unique natural fiber yarns to choose, and she has a wide selection of already finished goods to purchase too, so if you're not a knitter, or don't have time to do it any more, don't worry you can buy hand knit and felted items and pretend that you did. If you've always wanted to learn to knit Ewe-nique Boutique has some terrific classes to help you get started. EWE-nique Boutique is located in the same building as the In the Wool at 236 Washington St (another wonderful shop - be sure to see their profile). EWE-nique Boutique is a new shop in town, so check back often to see her growing inventory of goods. Call for hours and class info. Knit local!
IN THE WOOL - Wool Fabric & Supplies/Rug Hooking & Braiding/Wool Applique/Needlework
715-483-1433 North of Downtown
Just walking into this store makes me feel all warm and cozy. It's probably because I love wool, and I really love all the earthy colors that abound in this shop. Owner, Terry Shaefer, has everything you need for making your own hooked or braided wool rugs, and applique projects (she can teach you how do it too). In the Wool has a wonderful selectioin of already made items for sale as well. Located in a former home at 236 Washington - at home - is exactly how you'll feel in this friendly shop.
PINS 'N' NEEDLES - Quilt Shop/Yarn/Classes
715-483-5728 Downtown
When you have a quilt shop with over 3,000 bolts of fabric why would you go anywhere else for your quilting supplies? Not only does owner, Mary Anderson, have everything you need to quilt, she has a nice supply of yarns in her Wool 'n' Mittens yarn shop too. Get 6-10 of your friends together and do your projects upstairs at the Lambs Inn Retreat. They have ironing boards, irons, work tables and rolling chairs. Your work party can go into the night too since the Inn can sleep up to six (at a very reasonable price). What a wonderful way to experience all that this shop has to offer!
DRUG STORE
TANGEN DRUG - Drug Store/Cards/Gifts
715-483-3271 Downtown
So which would you choose? Your competitively priced prescription filled in 10 minutes (or less) by an experienced, knowledgeable staff, that has lived and worked in the community for 25plus years, gives personal attention, and knows many customers by name (you can shop while you wait), or your prescription filled in an hour by a staff that comes and goes (by the way, you can shop there too, but since you've been waiting an hour you end up spending way more than you should have - gee do you think they planned it that way)? Tangen Drug, good choice! It's fast, affordable, and you don't have to walk a mile to get to the prescription counter. Check out their soy candles and other gifts too.
ELECTRONICS
Radio Shack 715-483-3555 Downtown (above Clayton's Hardware)
FAIR TRADE (LOCAL TRADE)
Cepia Club Bazaar - Downtown below the US Post Office - cepiabazaar[at]gmail.com.
FLOWERS
Uptown Floral and Gifts -715... 136 Washington St N., SCF, uptownfloralandgifts[at]yahoo.com
GIFTS
Centuria Garden and Gift - 715-646-2109 or email centuriagng[at]mail2country.com
Tangen Drug 715-483-3271 Downtown See profile under Drug Store
Uptown Floral and Gifts - 715... 136 Washington St N., SCF, uptownfloralandgifts[at]yahoo.com
GROWER
Bergmann's Pumpkin Patch -1953 150th Ave, St. Croix Falls, mbergmann@centurytel.net
Birdsong Farm - 1726 Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, , b1rdsongfarm[at]yahoo.com
Centuria Garden and Gift 715-646-2109, centuriagng[at]mail2country.com
Demulling Farms - 466 240th St., Osceola, WI jen[at]demullingfarms.com
Foxtail Farm - 715-294-1762, 124 280th St, Osceola, foxtailcsa[at]yahoo.com
Honey Creek Farm -1972 117th Ave., Dresser, WI , honeycreekfarm[at]hotmail.com
Keppers' Produce & Pottery 715-98..., 235 US Hwy 8 W, Turtle Lake, judith[at]keppers.com
Smokey Meadows - 715-472-2323, smokeymeadows[at]lakeland.ws
Tiny Plant Produce 715-483-9895 1738 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, WI andrea[at]tinyplanetproduce.com
Women's Environmental Institute - 15715 River Rd., North Branch, MN wei[at]w-e-i.orgGROCERIES
FINE ACRES MARKET - Groceries/Supplements
715-483-9918 DowntownSometimes people lament to me about what they're downtown of Old looked like - hardware stores, grocery stores - well you know what folks - we're lucky because have them both! SCF is so fortunate to have a grocery store downtown that sells wonderful natural foods (grocery, veggies and fruit, bread, milk, cheese, etc), supplements, and skin care products. Local foods too!!!! If you want to save some extra money - or you want to reduce the use of packaging - they have bulk items too. You can also contact Fine Acres if you would like to use their community meeting room in the back. Support your local grocery store - buy local!!
THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE - Groceries/Supplements/Food Co-op, 241 S. Main, Luck, WI 715...
HARDWARE
CLAYTON'S HARDWARE HANK AND RADIO SHACK - Hardware/Electronic/Repair
715-483-3555 Downtown
I don't know about you, but my time is short, and when I go into a store I want it fast and I want the sales person to be knowledgeable. I get both of those things in spades when I go to Clayton's Hardware Hank and their Radio Shack store upstairs. I lost my husband in Menard's once - I swear I walked three miles trying to find him!
I also found out that Clayton's offers a lot of services. Did your dog chew through the cord on your heater? No problem, Clayton's can rewire it for you. Did you punch something through your screen? No problem, Clayton's can repair it for you. Owner, Mark Sabel, has over 30 years of experience in the hardware, maintenance and repair business.
So next time you need something from the hardware store, or you need your lamp rewired consider buying local and stop downtown and make your purchase from Clayton's Hardware and Radio Shack! For hours and location click the link
HAIR SALON
MENAGERIE SALON + CAFE - Styling/Color/Perm/Makeup/Aveda products/Coffee & Tea/etc. 715-483-1250 Downtown
If you are sensitive to harsh products, pregnant, or care about what you put on your body, or in your body - this is the salon for you! Menagerie is a Aveda Concept salon where they only use (and sell) the wonderful plant based products from Aveda. Even the coloring and perms far more gentle and safe than what you'd find elsewhere. And what about the health of your stylist? At most salons stylists are exposed to harsh chemicals every day all day. At Menagerie the stylists, and you, are only exposed to gentle, soothing products.
So if you're looking for a great hair style, fabulous color, or even a makeup lesson you need to call Menagerie and experience the relaxing and healthy atmosphere of this quality salon. Clink the link above to see a full list of services and prices.SHEAR IMAGE - Hair Salon/Tanning
715-483-0016 On the hill- Rocky Ridge Mall
This place is great if you need a quick cut because they take walk-ins (my own experience). Located on top of the hill south of Hwy 8 (across from Marketplace) stop on in for full salon services for men, women and children. They also have tanning and do waxing.
INVESTMENTS
Edward Jones Investments- 102 N. Washington St. Suite A, SCF; 715-483-1103
JEWELRY AND JEWELRY REPAIR
MARTENS JEWELRY - Jewelry/Gifts
715-483-3737 Downtown
It's so much fun finding out all the great things our local businesses have to offer, and that's even the case for our own SCF jewelry store, Martens Jewelry. Not only do they have gorgeous jewelry, watches, and gifts, but they have services too including metal eyeglass frame repair. No less than 24 hours after I learned about their eyeglass repair my husband said "Oh man, look what broke this morning." Sure enough - the stem broke off of his wirerim glasses. I was so excited I chirped "Don't worry about it, Martens Jewelry in St Croix Falls can fix it!" Sure enough, three hours and only $18 later he could stop wearing his sunglasses in the house.
Martens has been in our community for over 25 years, so it's a business you can depend on. Often when you go into a chain store to buy jewelry you need to put money down to put your jewelry on lay-by, but at Martens there's no money down and no interest on their lay-bys (good thing to keep in mind for those pricey engagement rings!). Bling Local Buy Local!
LAMBS RETREAT at Pins N Needles - 126 N. Washington, SCF, 715-48...; pins[at]centurytel.net
A perfect get-away location if you're a crafter since Pins N Needles is a great quilt shop, and has yarn too.
MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY
Interactive Business Solutions 651... 102 N. Washington St., Suite B Delivering Integrated Marketing and Technology Services - web design, graphic design, hosting, and business and marketing consulting
MEDICAL
St. Croix Regional Medical Center - Clinic 483-3221 Hospital 483-3261, 235 E. State St., SCF
MOVIE RENTAL
ST CROIX VIDEO VAULT - Movie Rental/Tanning
715-483-9005 DowntownSt. Croix Video Vault has been entertaining the valley with movie rentals for almost 25 years, and Jean Chryst is probably one of the nicest store owners in town. You can get a "Hollywood" tan at Video Vault too. Located on "Main Street" you can click their name above to link to their website and find out what's playing and money saving coupons.
NATURAL FOODS
Fine Acres 715-483-9918 Downtown
The Natural Alternative 715-472-8084, 241 S. Main St., Luck, WI
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Inter-County Co-op Publishing Assoc. - 715-483-9008; 107 N. Washington St., SCF
ORCHARD
Indian Creek Orchard - 715-822-8355; info[at]honeycrisp.net
PET SUPPLIES
Fur-Get-Me-Nots - 715-483-2614; 116 S. Washington St., SCF
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beka Nieber Photography - 885 200th st., Dresser; 651-247-8330; nieberphoto@hotmail.comPRINTING SERVICES
Inter-County Co-Op Publishing Assoc. - 715-483-9008; 107 N. Washington St., SCF
QUILTING
Pins'n' Needles 715-483-5728 Downtown
REPAIR
Clayton's Hardware Hank 715-483-3555 Downtown
RESTAURANTS/BARS/TAVERNS
Cafe Wren- Luck, WI 715-472-4700
Coffee Time 715-483-1148 Downtown See profile under Bakery
The Crystal Tavern - 715-483-9273, 130 N. Washington, SCF
GRECCO'S ON THE ST CROIX - Restaurant
715-483-5003 Downtown
So I try not to play favorites, but wow is this a great restaurant! Justin Grecco, owner, has brought his culinary skill and enthusiasm to our fair city with a menu that changes weekly. Yes, weekly! Being that I'm all about buying local these days, I like how he uses as much locally grown food and wine to create his gourmand menus.
A fun element of his evening menu is the Chef's Tasting Menu. You can have 4, 6 or 9 courses - with or without wine. If you go with wine, I love how that comes first - leaving you guessing as to what kind of food surprise is about to appear. The first time my Husband and I had the tasting menu Terry said it felt like we were dating again (and that was 27 years ago) - thank you Justin!
Justin also has some great cooking classes - what a perfect gift idea. For more info, times, and menu (sign up for his weekly email) Eat local buy local!!
P.S. A recent visitor from San Francisco commented that the food at Grecco's was as good, if not better, than anything you can get in the Bay area. What a fine compliment!
INDIAN CREEK WINERY AND GRILLE - Restaurant/Wine/Beer
715-483-2829 Downtown
Here's a great new restaurant that you can depend to be open when you want something to eat - 11:00am-11:00pm 7 days a week. How great that is for people who are hungry after a show at the Festival Theatre! The Winery & Grille also have a diverse menu that continues to expand - salads - sandwiches - kabobs and pasta are currently the offerings. You'll also find local foods here and a large selection of local and regional wines and beers - including their own Indian Creek wines made from their Indian Creek Orchard apples.
When I say they have wine - I don't mean just for your meal, you can use Indian Creek Winery and Grille as your local wine shop. I'm looking forward to when they start offering their wine and beer making classes sometime this winter, and next spring you'll be able to enjoy your meal outdoors on the plaza next door. Check it out - Eat Local Buy Local!
The Lucky Cup - 715-483-1161 Downtown (next to the post office) Soups and bakery. M-F 6am-2:30, Sat 8-3pm, closed Sundays during the winter
St. Croix Tavern - 483-5825 110 S. Washington St.
SHOE AND SHOE REPAIR
COBBLER SHOP SHOES - Shoes/Boots/Repair 715-483-5798 Downtown
You know what I don't like about big box shoe stores? They don't smell like the shoe shops I remembered as a kid. Remember that smell? Well you can get that experience again, and buy the kind of shoes and boots that last you years (and then you can have them repaired to last you even longer). The Cobbler Shoe Shop is downtown St. Croix Falls. You can click on their link for more information, or just stop in - smell the leather - and visit with the Olson's. They truly love what they do.
SIGN MAKING
River City deSign - 715-483-9182 or fredrcd[at]hotmail.com
SUPPLEMENTS
Fine Acres 715-483-9918 Downtown SCF
The Natural Alternative - 715-472-8084, 241 S. Main St., Luck, WI
TANNING
Shear Image - 715-483-0016 On the hill See profile under Hair Salon
THEATERS
Festival Theatre - 715-483-3387, 210 N. Washington St., SCF
WELLNESS
Dr. Kelley Hagenbuch - Herbal consultations & herbs. Equinox Health Center, Taylors Falls, MN www.doctorweedmaster.com 715-245-3984
Anne Ness -Clinical Aromatherapist - 612-807-5310 holisticnursingservices[at]hotmail.com
WINE & BEER
Indian Creek Winery and Grille 715-483-2829 Downtown See profile under Restaurants
WOODWORKING
D.K.'s Woodworking - 200 Hwy 35 N, Dresser, WI , j.klocker[at]hotmail.com
YARN
EWE-nique Boutique Yarns & Stichery 715-483-2802 North of downtown See profile under Crafts
Pins 'n' Needles 715-483-5728 Downtown See profile under Crafts
