Meet the Family Behind Jolly Ollie’s Flower & Produce Stand
A roadside flower stand is a family affair. Like many young entrepreneurs, 15-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Heng got his first taste for business running...
Feast Brings New Tastes to Woodbury
An elevated buffet brings authentic Asian cuisine to town. Last September, Feast Buffet & Banquet (1690 Woodlane Drive) opened, becoming...
Side Quests With Photographer Joseph Shoemaker
Joseph Shoemaker inherits his grandfather’s love for photography. Whether it’s the beaches of Australia, the architecture in Tokyo or the streets...
Green Oasis Shares How To Maximize Backyard Patio Season
Plan to make the most of patio season. Summer in Minnesota is synonymous with outdoor living. After enduring months of winter and the lingering...
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
How To Craft a Colletti Royale
This May, the Colletti Royale is the perfect cocktail to celebrate Mother’s Day. Featuring rosé and blood orange juice, this beverage is sure to be...
“USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder”
A couple of years ago, my in-laws gifted me a book perfect for travelers: USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder by DK Eyewitness. As someone who...
At Home in Woodbury
When Bryan Huang immigrated to the United States from Taiwan as a teenager in 1990, he didn’t anticipate that it would become his second home. He...
“The Four Winds”
Texas, 1934. Dust is burying farmers and their land, crops are dying and there’s simply not enough water to go around. Rafe and Elsa Martinelli’s...
Events
East Ridge High School Presents “Clue”
Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game Clue. It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has...
“Slinky” Table Read
Slinky explores the invisible struggle of male eating disorder recovery through an intimate domestic lens. Elias has gained five pounds toward his...
Kids’ Items Sale
Just Between Friends Woodbury will be hosting its annual Kids Sale at the Fieldhouse at M Health Fairview Sports Center. The event will have over...
Scoops for Success
Mention the Woodbury Chamber Business Foundation from 3–9 p.m. at Bridgeman’s and 20 percent of the purchase will go toward funding community...
Lions Club Garage Sale
This annual, community-wide garage sale will take place at various homes across locations.
In This Issue
Welcome to the May 2026 Issue
Welcome, dear Readers, to our travel and outdoor living issue. I must admit, these pages are chock-full of stories and ideas that inspire a sense of adventure—I hope they inspire you as much as they...
Race Around the Lakes at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon
This spring, enjoy a run on Woodbury’s beautiful trails. Take in the views of Woodbury’s many scenic lakes during Athena Clydesdale Racing’s Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on May 9. Each...
Meadowbrook Travel Creates Multigenerational Memories
Local travel agents explain the how, what and why of family travel. Throughout the decades, various travel trends have emerged: cost-conscious travelers using budget airlines, digital nomadism and...
A Look at the Community Awards Gala
The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Gala on January 16 at Central Park, in which Woodbury Magazine is a proud Silver Sponsor. Attendees enjoyed a 360-degree photo...
Meet the Family Behind Jolly Ollie’s Flower & Produce Stand
A roadside flower stand is a family affair. Like many young entrepreneurs, 15-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Heng got his first taste for business running a lemonade stand in fourth grade. But not long...
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