Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Thomas Kingsley Troupe Pens Over 400 Children’s Books
Thomas Kingsley Troupe easily remembers one of the first stories he ever created. He was in second grade when his Northeast Minneapolis school...
Meet Standout Students From the Class of 2027
Back to school season carries its own special energy—one of fresh starts, renewed routines and excitement for what’s ahead. It’s also a time to...
Rocket Ship
Greig Metzger was taking in the sights at the Woodbury Days 3M Car Show when he snapped this award-winning shot. “It was a gorgeous day, and I was...
Shop Local
Dodge Nature Center
Come nourish your need for nature! Enjoy the beauty and restorative power of the big woods, farm fields, and prairie grasses at Shepard Farm, Dodge Nature Center’s property in Cottage Grove. Only 11 miles from the heart of Woodbury, Shepard Farm offers 140 acres of greenspace for people of all ages to experience the outdoors and learn something new in nature. There’s lots for you to do: Hike the mile-long trail through the 100-year-old woods. You’re welcome every day from sunrise to sunset—and it’s always free! View farm animals like cows, goats, and sheep in the wide pastures. Join a...
Noteworthy
Taking Education Outdoors
It’s a sunny fall day, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix shoreline, gathering water samples, searching for...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Grows With its Students
Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA; wlamn.org) is enhancing opportunities and expanding its programming for upper grades, offering the chance for K–12...
Stir up a Minnesota State Fair-inspired Cocktail
This August, celebrate the end of summer with this Minnesota State Fair-inspired cocktail. This briny twist on a Tom Collins will remind you of deep...
Recipes for Killer Burgers and Killer Sauce
With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to add a new burger recipe into the mix. Killer Burgers Makes 4 1 ⅓ lbs. Kowalski’s Certified...
Events
Main Event Woodbury Grand Opening
Main Event, the ultimate destination for family fun and entertainment, is celebrating the grand opening of its first-ever Minnesota location with a...
Twin Cities PBS at Your Library
From 10 a.m.–noon, join Twin Cities PBS at the R.H. Stafford Library for hands-on educational activities and the chance to meet characters from...
Starlight Cinema Movie Series
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be shown under the stars on a two story-sized inflatable screen. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and the film will...
The Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile
The sixth annual Live Brave run strives to bring the community together to raise awareness and funds for eating disorder awareness. The 5K starts at...
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Come out for two more weekends of music, shopping and sunshine at Woodbury Lakes' Sounds of Summer Concert Series. This free, family-friendly event...
In This Issue
Welcome to the August 2026 Issue
Did you know that it takes 1,000 books to classify as a private library? Although that number is an informal consensus agreed upon by book lovers, I’m taking it as a personal goal to reach that in...
Rocket Ship
Greig Metzger was taking in the sights at the Woodbury Days 3M Car Show when he snapped this award-winning shot. “It was a gorgeous day, and I was trying to capture the design elements of the...
Taking Education Outdoors
It’s a sunny fall day, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix shoreline, gathering water samples, searching for aquatic macroinvertebrates and filling the air with...
You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they enter sixth grade. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from elementary to middle school brings even more to...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Grows With its Students
Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA; wlamn.org) is enhancing opportunities and expanding its programming for upper grades, offering the chance for K–12 students to grow through the same learning...
Subscribe and get fresh articles in your inbox
Sign up for our newsletter and receive email updates with our top stories.
