Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Readers, I am excited to welcome you to our table this month, where we are celebrating our annual food and entertaining issue. In these pages, I...

Celebrated Chef Diane Moua Opens Diane’s Place

Walking in the front doors of Diane’s Place, a new Northeast Minneapolis eatery by chef Diane Moua, the vibes are immaculate. The warm blond wood...

Picnic Basket Theatre Co-Founder Shares Her Passion for Performance

Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes...

Kempston Farms’ Cowboy Candy adds unique flavor to a variety of dishes—including chili.

Kempston Farms Shares a Taste of Tradition

A local family recipe rises to fame as a flavorful favorite. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, where families and friends gather. It’s...

Lights On Copper Oaks Rainbow House Lights

Holiday Yard Display Lights Up Copper Oaks

A Woodbury resident is ready to wow visitors this holiday season. Jeff Farr is sharing some seasonal fun from his home on Copper Oaks Place with...

Welcome to the October 2024 Issue

Happy October, Readers! This month, I’m trying my best to get into the spirit—although I’m not typically one for all things spooky, one of the...

Hope Breakfast Bar’s Mission Is Inspiration

Chef Brian Ingram whips up meals like you’ve never seen before at Hope Breakfast Bar. New York City. Las Vegas. San Francisco. Chicago. These are...

Jaxen Grey Bridges the Modern Menswear Space

Menswear boutique Jaxen Grey brings “digitally native” brands and an elevated shopping experience to Woodbury. In the modern menswear space, there...

Emily Roberts of Snake Discovery with various reptiles.

Snake Discovery Explores the Wonderous World of Reptiles

The perfect mix of knowledge and humor, Emily Roberts makes learning about exotic animals fun. Emily Roberts isn’t typically seen wearing fancy...

Welcome to the September 2024 Issue

Readers, I pose a question to you: Is September one of your favorite months? I tend to gravitate toward this season more than any other, especially...

Ty Okada, captain and quarterback, during his time at East Ridge High School.

Woodbury Native Ty Okada Talks About His Road to the NFL

Ty Okada credits family and a strong work ethic for leading the way to the NFL. Almost everyone is asked during some point in their childhood what...

Sara English of Ispiri notes that sleek range hoods, such as the one seen here, are a popular pick.

Statement Hoods Add Flare and Functionality to Kitchens

Different materials and shapes help range hoods become artwork for your kitchen. Kitchen trends are always changing. Two-toned cabinets, rustic...

Cheryllyne Vaz Uses Her Clothing to Advocate for Change

Cheryllyne Vaz learned in late 2019 that she had a brain aneurysm. What started as slight swelling in her neck progressed further, and after an...

Woodbury Community Garden Keeps Growing

Woodbury Community Garden expands to meet the increasing desire to grow alongside others. If there’s one thing that can bring people together, it’s...

Girls Explore Science summer camp at Shepard Farm.

Dodge Nature Center Opens Shepard Farm to Classes and Activities

Dodge Nature Center opens its doors to a 100-year-old farm. When Dodge Nature Center opened in 1967, the vision was clear—to create a natural...

Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Readers, I am excited to welcome you to our table this month, where we are celebrating our annual food and entertaining issue. In these pages, I...

Celebrated Chef Diane Moua Opens Diane’s Place

Walking in the front doors of Diane’s Place, a new Northeast Minneapolis eatery by chef Diane Moua, the vibes are immaculate. The warm blond wood...

Picnic Basket Theatre Co-Founder Shares Her Passion for Performance

Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes...

Kempston Farms Shares a Taste of Tradition

A local family recipe rises to fame as a flavorful favorite. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, where families and friends gather. It’s...

Holiday Yard Display Lights Up Copper Oaks

A Woodbury resident is ready to wow visitors this holiday season. Jeff Farr is sharing some seasonal fun from his home on Copper Oaks Place with...

Welcome to the October 2024 Issue

Happy October, Readers! This month, I’m trying my best to get into the spirit—although I’m not typically one for all things spooky, one of the...

Hope Breakfast Bar’s Mission Is Inspiration

Chef Brian Ingram whips up meals like you’ve never seen before at Hope Breakfast Bar. New York City. Las Vegas. San Francisco. Chicago. These are...

Jaxen Grey Bridges the Modern Menswear Space

Menswear boutique Jaxen Grey brings “digitally native” brands and an elevated shopping experience to Woodbury. In the modern menswear space, there...

Snake Discovery Explores the Wonderous World of Reptiles

The perfect mix of knowledge and humor, Emily Roberts makes learning about exotic animals fun. Emily Roberts isn’t typically seen wearing fancy...

Welcome to the September 2024 Issue

Readers, I pose a question to you: Is September one of your favorite months? I tend to gravitate toward this season more than any other, especially...

Woodbury Native Ty Okada Talks About His Road to the NFL

Ty Okada credits family and a strong work ethic for leading the way to the NFL. Almost everyone is asked during some point in their childhood what...

Statement Hoods Add Flare and Functionality to Kitchens

Different materials and shapes help range hoods become artwork for your kitchen. Kitchen trends are always changing. Two-toned cabinets, rustic...

Cheryllyne Vaz Uses Her Clothing to Advocate for Change

Cheryllyne Vaz learned in late 2019 that she had a brain aneurysm. What started as slight swelling in her neck progressed further, and after an...

Woodbury Community Garden Keeps Growing

Woodbury Community Garden expands to meet the increasing desire to grow alongside others. If there’s one thing that can bring people together, it’s...

Dodge Nature Center Opens Shepard Farm to Classes and Activities

Dodge Nature Center opens its doors to a 100-year-old farm. When Dodge Nature Center opened in 1967, the vision was clear—to create a natural...

Celebrated Chef Diane Moua Opens Diane’s Place

Featured, Local Makers, Restaurants

Walking in the front doors of Diane’s Place, a new Northeast Minneapolis eatery by chef Diane Moua, the vibes are immaculate. The warm blond wood...

The Halvorsons Champion Helping Others

Education, Giving Back, Sports

The Halvorson family leaves its mark on the field and in the classroom. We all want to leave our mark, be remembered and make an impact. Woodbury...

Picnic Basket Theatre Co-Founder Shares Her Passion for Performance

Arts, Featured, People

Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes...

This is Our Trail!

Photo Contest

“... Running through our backyard is a creek that flows west from Battle Creek Lake to the Mississippi River,” says hobbyist photographer Steve...

Shop Local

We are not your typical music school. Have FUN learning guitar, piano, drums, vocals, and so much more! Private lessons and group classes available. Rock U Music School 651.328.8300 Open Monday-Friday: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: Appointment only Sunday: Closed Facebook: Rock U Music School Instagram:...

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Noteworthy

Plant Hardiness Zone Map Update

Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy

The update to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the talk of the garden community earlier this year. In case you haven’t heard about it, here’s a...

Designing for Delicious Moments

Entertain, Interior Design, Noteworthy

As interior designers, we know that a thoughtfully designed space can transform any meal or gathering into an unforgettable experience. When it...

A Historical Read

Book Club, Noteworthy

This month, I’m tackling a novel that has long been on my list: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Marie-Laure, a young girl living in...

October Book Pick: “The Pumpkin Spice Café”

Book Club, Noteworthy

One of my most anticipated reads this fall is The Pumpkin Spice Café, the first in the Dream Harbor series and a cozy romantic debut by Laurie...

Events

Turkey Time at Dodge Nature Center

For the Kids

Gobble, gobble—it’s turkey time! Join a naturalist to meet our heritage breed turkeys up close and make your own turkey call. Don’t worry, the only...