Welcome to the January 2025 Issue

As the calendar flips to January, we find ourselves standing at the doorstep of a new year: A blank slate inviting us to plan and refresh. It’s the...

Skoolie Too Bus Serves Students and Families

Local nonprofit aims to send message to students: You’re growing up in a community that cares. When the Skoolie Too bus comes around, a party is...

The Grinch delights as one of the Children’s Theatre Company’s annual productions.

A Look Into the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet

Step into the world of costume design and see how garments tell the story on stage. Audience members file into the UnitedHealth Group Stage...

Julie Nielsen. Wardrobe by Statement Boutique. Photos by Chris Emeott

SoWashCo Superintendent Julie Nielsen Talks District Goals

South Washington County Schools superintendent shares what makes the district successful. It takes a special kind of person to run a school district...

Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New Year

Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...

Welcome to the December 2024 Issue

Readers, welcome to our final issue of 2024. From planning and writing to editing and seeing the past 12 editions of Woodbury Magazine come to...

Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails

Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...

The Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury

The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...

Mindy Gray started her nonalcoholic beverage line, Coves, to honor her brother Jeremy Cover.

Coves Drink Line Celebrates Cherished Family Memories

Mindy Gray honors her family with the launch of her nonalcoholic drink line. Mindy Gray easily recalls her fond memories of sitting in the back seat...

Filmmaker Cristóbal Krusen Shares Stories of Hope

Filmmaker and globe trotter Cristóbal Krusen reflects on his beginnings and shares insight into what’s to come. Growing up, Cristóbal “Cris” Krusen...

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 January 2025 Issue

As the calendar flips to January, we find ourselves standing at the doorstep of a new year: A blank slate inviting us to plan and refresh. It’s the...

Skoolie Too Bus Serves Students and Families

Local nonprofit aims to send message to students: You’re growing up in a community that cares. When the Skoolie Too bus comes around, a party is...

A Look Into the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet

Step into the world of costume design and see how garments tell the story on stage. Audience members file into the UnitedHealth Group Stage...

SoWashCo Superintendent Julie Nielsen Talks District Goals

South Washington County Schools superintendent shares what makes the district successful. It takes a special kind of person to run a school district...

Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New Year

Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...

Welcome to the December 2024 Issue

Readers, welcome to our final issue of 2024. From planning and writing to editing and seeing the past 12 editions of Woodbury Magazine come to...

Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails

Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...

The Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury

The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...

Coves Drink Line Celebrates Cherished Family Memories

Mindy Gray honors her family with the launch of her nonalcoholic drink line. Mindy Gray easily recalls her fond memories of sitting in the back seat...

Filmmaker Cristóbal Krusen Shares Stories of Hope

Filmmaker and globe trotter Cristóbal Krusen reflects on his beginnings and shares insight into what’s to come. Growing up, Cristóbal “Cris” Krusen...

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...

Spice up Soup Season With Kowalski’s Markets

Ingredients, Recipes

Rachel Sitko of Kowalski’s Markets shares flavorful soup recipes using a few of the spices we featured in our Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New...

Skoolie Too Bus Serves Students and Families

Education, Featured, Giving Back

Local nonprofit aims to send message to students: You’re growing up in a community that cares. When the Skoolie Too bus comes around, a party is...

A Look Into the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet

Arts, Featured, People

Step into the world of costume design and see how garments tell the story on stage. Audience members file into the UnitedHealth Group Stage...

Snowblind

Photo Contest

Award-winning photograph shows off the beauty of winter. Amateur photographer Adrian Koo describes woodland photography as difficult. “Because of...

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Noteworthy

Cast Your Vote for Best of Woodbury 2025

Best of Woodbury, Noteworthy

It’s time to celebrate the best that Woodbury has to offer! Our Best of Woodbury 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system,...

Make Your Own Gingery Orange Soda

Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes

Enjoy a sparkling beverage that’s dairy- and gluten-free and vegan. Spices can pack a powerful punch of supposed health benefits. The star of this...

Meet a Couple of Woodbury Champions

Giving Back, Noteworthy, People

Mike and Lynn Olsen became part of the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) in the best way possible: They started by only “writing checks” when they...

Explore Local Gardens

Garden, Noteworthy, Outdoors

While I sit here, dreaming about this year’s garden, I find myself transported back into the gardens and landscapes I’ve been fortunate to visit....

Events

OsteoStrong Open House

Health & Wellness, Sports

OsteoStrong Minnesota proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art wellness center in Woodbury. This innovative facility offers a...

Life of a Civil War Soldier

Education, History

Civil War History will be shared by Mr. Mike Frain, guest speaker, who has been providing lectures and demonstrations on the American Soldier in the...