by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured
In summer 2023, as I was preparing for my wedding that September, I stayed out of the sun as much as possible. I felt nervous about the potential to burn (I turn into a lobster within hours!) or to be left with poor tan lines that might show on the big day. Although...
by Gretchen McNaughton | Oct 1, 2025 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
While I’m a fan of the outdoors all season long, there’s something about the late fall that really makes me swoon. Maybe it’s because we get to say goodbye to high temps and humidity, but I think it’s mostly the beauty of the plants. Views of fallen leaves, antiquing...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
“… Every fall, our two royal oak trees provide us with at least two or three weekends of raking and mulching,” says Taylor Limbeck, who has recently started photographing events, portraits and weddings. “I always make it fun and rake up a monster pile for my son to...
by Emily Gedde | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Style
From the looks of the ’90s to short and simple, House of Handsome helps clients look their best. Ready to feel nostalgic? A popular hairstyle trend from the 1990s is making a stylish comeback. Brittany Block, co-owner of House of Handsome in Woodbury, says the...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Oct 1, 2025 | Style, Wellness
A spray tanning salon puts skin care and wellness first. When Erin Callahan decided to open her own franchise of goGlow, a sunless tanning salon, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was creating a confidence-boosting experience. “We are going to change the world,...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Shops, Style
Discover how a local boutique styles the most versatile wardrobe staple. When it comes to denim, discovering that perfect fit is different for all of us. Whether you’re holding on to your beloved skinny jeans or always looking for the next big trend, we should wear...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 1, 2025 | Garden, Giving Back
The Woodbury Community Garden held its kick-off event, and grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and AARP Minnesota allowed for an expansion of plots, raised beds and wheelchair-accessible beds. The University of Minnesota Extension Washington County...
by Feroza Mehta | Oct 1, 2025 | Arts, Book Club
A natural gift turns author and illustrator into a social media sensation with a bestselling manga. At first glance, Ethan Johnson might seem like any other 23-year-old. But scroll down his Instagram, TikTok or YouTube channel and you’ll quickly discover his hidden...
by Emily Gedde | Oct 1, 2025 | Arts, Featured, People
Erika Small discusses how artwork has a way of connecting through stories and emotion. From the moment Erika Small’s paint brush touches a canvas, a new story unfolds. Emotion is ignited, and what was once a blank slate is suddenly visible and ready to make an impact....
by Manali Shah | Oct 1, 2025 | Garden, Giving Back, Noteworthy, Outdoors, People
In its fourth year, the popular Community Garden, created by Woodbury Thrives (part of the Woodbury Community Foundation [WCF]) in partnership with the City of Woodbury, has increased the number of plots to 96. The garden has plots for residents and community...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Recipes
Amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike can enjoy these slow cooker recipes. As the seasons change, so does what’s on our plates. Comfort food, rich flavors and hearty meals reign supreme during this time of year—especially when made with the slow cooker. These...
by Hailey Almsted | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertain, Shops
Valley Creek Mall welcomes back its annual Fall Festival. For more than 20 years, families and children have been invited to roam the Valley Creek Mall during its Fall Festival. This year, the indoor mall welcomes all ages back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 25 for...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Photo Contest
Photographers bring our community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Woodbury. This summer, these same shutter bugs shared some of their favorite shots in our Focus on Woodbury photo contest. We can’t thank you enough for...
by Claire Krieger | Sep 23, 2025 | Drinks, Featured, Local Makers
Visitors can expect to enjoy classic, custom and innovative sips. Dirty sodas are taking the country by storm, and first-time entrepreneurs Hadier Jassim and Mitch Riebow are bringing the tasty trend to their own neighborhood this fall with Bevvie. The store will...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 8, 2025 | Photo Contest
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Woodbury. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image gallery below and vote for the images you like best by checking the box. Voting is open from 8 a.m. September 8–5 p.m....
