by Madeline Kopiecki | Jun 11, 2025 | Education, Outdoors
Connect with history and reflect on the meaning of the day through a self-guided experience. Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, with Major General Gordon Granger’s Order No. 3, which proclaimed freedom for enslaved people...
by Hailey Almsted | Jun 1, 2025 | Featured
As we dive into this issue, focused on family, pets and senior living, I’m reminded of how important it is to make time for those who matter most. It resonates with me, and I’m excited for the opportunity to spend more time with my own family in the coming months as...
by Hailey Almsted | Jun 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & The Six comes a new historical fiction novel: Atmosphere. Joan Goodwin, a physics and astronomy professor, has always had a soft spot for the stars. When a position to join...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jun 1, 2025 | Featured, Giving Back, Senior Living
Three East Ridge High School alumnae guide older adults through the digital landscape with patience and compassion. In the ever-evolving world of technology, older adults (those not in a “digital native” generation) can feel left behind. But a group of three recent...
by Emily Gedde | Jun 1, 2025 | Wellness
beem Light Sauna offers infrared sauna and red-light therapy all in private suites in a spa-like setting. Although saunas are often associated with winter, don’t miss out on beem Light Sauna just because it’s summertime. There are countless health benefits waiting for...
by Hailey Almsted | Jun 1, 2025 | Pets, Wellness
Keep Fido cool in the water and during high heat and humidity. Summer—endless sunshine and hot weather. Some of us live for a Midwestern summer, but others (like our pets!) can get exhausted during high temperatures or humidity. Over the next few months, keep your...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jun 1, 2025 | Senior Living, Wellness
The Woodbury YMCA’s ForeverWell programming helps older adults stay healthy and connected. For many seniors, staying physically active and socially engaged can be a challenge, but the Woodbury YMCA’s ForeverWell programming is designed to change that. Aimed at adults...
by Rachel Schuehle | Jun 1, 2025 | Arts, Education, Featured, People
Area students prepare for the performance of a lifetime. We all have roots—the foundational pieces of who we are, built from life experiences, personal values, beliefs and traditions. These roots, in part, define us as people and often guide our decisions. Suchitra...
by Katie Tomsche | Jun 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Recipes
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch, served at home. While egg bakes have long been a recipe staple, Mediterranean Egg Bake offers an elevated take on a classic and...
by Emma Souza | Jun 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Hobbyist photographer and art director Nora Franey-Anelli says that her cat, Blanco, has had puppy tendencies since getting him at 2 months old. “He’s a funny fellow, a natural comedian,” Franey-Anelli says, noting Blanco’s owl-like position on the sunroom cat tower....
by Emma Souza | Jun 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Pets, Wellness
Learning to read can feel overwhelming, but reading aloud for an audience can feel equally, if not more, daunting. In 2009, Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake recognized this struggle and created Dog Gone Reading, a program that provides an audience of certified...
by Meredith Heneghan | Jun 1, 2025 | Book Club, Wellness
A book penned by local authors strives to provide support to family and friends. Mother-daughter duo DeAnne and Michelle Sherman have teamed up to write their third book, Loving Someone With a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your...
by Rachel Schuehle | Jun 1, 2025 | Drinks, Featured, Local Makers
At Yellow House Vineyard, Cody Kaye pursues growth, innovation and joy. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged barrel whiskey to ripe cheddar cheese, patience and perseverance are the keys to success—and Cody Kaye is a seasoned expert....
by Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2025 | Community
The 16th annual Woodbury Community Expo welcomed more than 150 local businesses to showcase their offerings and connect with the community. The event also included family-friendly, high-energy shows; a vehicle fair with police cars, a fire truck, city trucks and the...
by Amy Leferink | Jun 1, 2025 | Interior Design, Noteworthy, Pets, Senior Living
June is the season of connection—gathering with family, enjoying time outdoors and appreciating the simple joys of home. For many, that home includes multiple generations under one roof, four-legged friends at their feet and a space that evolves with their needs....
