Business and Event News
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

Marine General Store
As he stood outside the Marine General Store while the first of 48 solar panels were being attached to the grocery's roof Tuesday, owner Andy Kramer marveled at the deeper meaning, and possible consequences, of what was happening.

Reprinted with permission from the Country Messenger - March 8, 2011

Brookside Bar & Grill
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony the Brookside Bar & Grill in Marine on St. Croix.

Reprinted with permission from the Country Messenger - January 11, 2011

Business Growth in Marine on St. Croix
In 2010, the city of Marine on St. Croix did what most segments of the economy seemingly did not. It grew. For that reason, the so-called business renaissance in Marine in 2010 is being named the year's biggest story in The Country Messenger.

Reprinted with permission from the Country Messenger - December 28, 2010

Bikery du Nord
It's all about community, in addition to plenty of biking and good bread. Those are the primary emphases of Olivier Vrambout, the 35-year-old Belgium-born owner of The Bikery du Nord.

Reprinted with permission from the Country Messenger - July 13, 2010