Minnesota Series – St. Croix River + The Twisted Oak

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Welcome back to the Fit Foodie Finds Minnesota Series! Linley and I decided to take to you to one of our all time favorite places in the Twin Cities area that we’ve both been spending a lot of time in lately. The St. Croix River // Prescott, WI! I know what you’re thinking. The first two locations of “The MINNESOTA Series” have actually both been in Wisconsin. #SORRYNOTSORRY. If you looked at a map, you’d be able to see that Prescott is RIGHT on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin and that the St. Croix River is actually what separates the two states.

So let me give you some history on the St. Croix River and why we love it so much. Linley has actually been living at her family’s river house on the St. Croix all summer. If you follow us on Snap (FitFoodieFinds), you know that we basically go back and forth from The Cities to the river house weekly. The house is nestled at the top of a bluff and is home to a beautiful deer family, tadpoles, and BEES! We both agree that it’s one of the most serene places to spend time and it’s a great getaway from the city. Plus, there’s nothing better than waking up and going on a 4 mile run through country roads and cornfields. 

When the weather is nice, we like to take the party from the house to the dock. We’ve spent hours on this thing brainstorming recipe ideas and fun projects for FFF. We’ve witnessed giant fish jump from under the water, seen small airplanes fly over head, and had many dance parties on this dock (Snap friends- you know what we’re talking about…MOVE IT MONDAY BABY). 

Fit Foodie Finds presents - The Minnesota Series! Follow along as we explore The St. Croix River and The Twisted Oak in Prescott, Wisconsin.

The St. Croix River is also home to a handful of State and Regional Parks. This summer we explored a handful of them. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park and Kinnickinnic State Park are our favs! Miles of trails great for running and mountain biking, right along the river! 

Side note: there was this one time when Linley and I were on a trail run at Kinnickinnic one afternoon and she bent down to tie her shoe. Little did she know, her foot was on top of a snake. Like a REAL. LIVE. SNAKE. I actually think that scenario may have been one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed. She screamed like she was dying and I laughed out of control. Good times on Fit Foodie field trips. 

Fit Foodie Finds presents - The Minnesota Series! Follow along as we explore The St. Croix River and The Twisted Oak in Prescott, Wisconsin.

When Lin and I aren’t prancing around a regional park or sitting on the dock, you can most likely find us at The Twisted Oak Coffee Shop in downtown Prescott. Best dang latte in the St. Croix River Valley and that’s the truth! But seriously, we love The Twisted Oak and everything that comes with it. They have the most legit donut selection (sprinkle is the best) AND we adore the owners Matt and Taylor. Want to know why we love them? Because they aren’t afraid to participate in Move it Monday AND Fun Fact Friday on Snapchat. 🙂

Fit Foodie Finds presents - The Minnesota Series! Follow along as we explore The St. Croix River and The Twisted Oak in Prescott, Wisconsin.

How cute is their window set up right now?! 

We love how cozy and small town this place is. Plus, if you ask Matt reallllllly nicely, he will let you make your own drink behind the counter. 

Did I mention that each drink comes with a piece of chocolate? Nothin’ better than a latte and chocolate on a brisk afternoon. 

Fit Foodie Finds presents - The Minnesota Series! Follow along as we explore The St. Croix River and The Twisted Oak in Prescott, Wisconsin.

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Linley and I got really excited when Matt added Apple Nachos to their menu. Our hearts shattered when he told us peanut butter wasn’t involved. 

Not okay.

NOT OKAY.

Fit Foodie Finds presents - The Minnesota Series! Follow along as we explore The St. Croix River and The Twisted Oak in Prescott, Wisconsin.

Have you ever been to the St. Croix River?

Where’s your favorite place to trail run in your town?

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About Lee Funke

Lee is the founder of Fit Foodie Finds and based in Minneapolis, MN. She started this website in 2010 as a way to share her love for real food and wellness. The internet has changed so much since then and so has Fit Foodie Finds. Today we're a female-run recipe website publishing hundreds of tried and true recipes developed and tested by our team.

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Marilyn
Marilyn
October 25, 2015 9:37 pm

My father owned a house in Prescott on the St Croix for years. It’s peaceful and wonderful! I’ve lived in the cities all my life. I currently work in Edina and recognize some places in your posts. I really enjoy FFF!

Ann
Ann
October 23, 2015 6:41 pm

Where is Blake? No mention of him lately…

Ann
Ann
October 25, 2015 6:04 pm
Reply to  Lee Funke

So sorry to hear that! What’s meant to be will always find a way!

Breanna
Breanna
October 23, 2015 9:27 am

So jealous you have all these friends you’re connected to that love to be active. I long for a bff who is up for adventure and exercise! 🙁

Taylor
Taylor
October 22, 2015 3:22 pm

It’s so hard to find those cute little coffee shops where the owners are actually around and willing to interact with customers. This place looks too cute and less than an hour from the twin cities, I’ll definitely have to go check it out!

Krista
October 22, 2015 2:10 pm

Love this post! Growing up, we’d go boating on the St. Croix practically every weekend. We’d pull the boats up to the kinnickinic beach and spend the day swimming and grilling. Such great memories!

Mary
October 22, 2015 10:29 am

Ohhh when I lived in Minnesota the second time (2010-2012) i used to kayak on the St Croix a bunch! Love that area, except in the winter heheh. Also I LOVE the tights, sweater, brown boots outfit! I want more fall clothes….

Victoria
Victoria
October 22, 2015 9:44 am

If you venture just a little further into WI, there are awesome trails at Whitetail Ridge in River Falls. Added bonus-the Rush River Brewing tap room literally just a turn off the trail. Go for a nice hilly trail run and then grab a tasty beer!

Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
October 22, 2015 9:32 am

<3 <3 I don't know if I even mentioned this, but I'm an upper Midwest born and raised gal (North Dakota). I lived in MN for many years out of college and met my hubby there (he is from the Twin Cities area) so heck yes I've been to the St. Croix River. I can't wait for more of your MN series, it makes me miss that state so much!!! We live in CA now (he is military so we move ALL THE TIME) but seriously, MN is my favsies!!

Sara @ Oats & Rows
October 22, 2015 9:25 am

Apple nachos and no PB?! The horror! I love trail running at the US National Whitewater Center here in Charlotte. In addition to trail running, they have paddle boarding, kayaking, ropes courses, and lots of beer 🙂 so fun!