by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2024 | Featured
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 hope you feel inspired to take a bite of something new—figuratively or literally. Now, as I began to plan this issue and...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Nov 1, 2024 | Featured, Local Makers, Restaurants
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 everywhere—from the bar to the tabletops to the beams in the ceiling—is welcoming and serene, punctuated by deep blue...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
“… Running through our backyard is a creek that flows west from Battle Creek Lake to the Mississippi River,” says hobbyist photographer Steve Porter. Porter fills his backyard bird feeders three times a week all year round and is always sure to bring his camera...
by Emily Gedde | Nov 1, 2024 | Arts, Featured, People
Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes naturally. Perhaps, they identified that passion early on, developing a fast connection to it. For others, it isn’t that easy....
by Rachel Schuehle | Nov 1, 2024 | Featured, Local Makers, Recipes
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 central to connection, whether swapping recipes or stories, cooking, sipping or laughing. For Jamie Goette, the kitchen...
by Rachel Schuehle | Nov 1, 2024 | Education, Giving Back, Sports
The Halvorson family leaves its mark on the field and in the classroom. We all want to leave our mark, be remembered and make an impact. Woodbury resident Gary Halvorson—known as Coach Hal to many—is admired on and off the football field. Halvorson played football in...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2024 | Local Makers, Restaurants
Take the stress away from feast preparation. Imagine the days leading up to Thanksgiving—you might be anticipating the stress of cleaning every square inch of your kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms for out-of-town guests; preparing the mains, side dishes and desserts;...
by Editorial Staff | Nov 1, 2024 | Community
Our community gathered together at Woodbury Days celebration this last August 23–25. The annual weekend-long event includes the Grande Parade, Taste of Woodbury, entertainment and demonstrations, a carnival, business fair, live music, fireworks and more. Woodbury...
by Emily Gedde | Nov 1, 2024 | Arts, Book Club
Author Stephen Michael Shearer adds to his impressive resume with the release of a new book. Writing a biography is a journey. From discovering the subject to the art of storytelling, it involves research, structure and different forms of narrative techniques. It’s...
by Gretchen McNaughton | Nov 1, 2024 | Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
The update to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the talk of the garden community earlier this year. In case you haven’t heard about it, here’s a little background. The United States is separated into 13 hardiness zones, which are determined based on location,...
by Daniel Huss and Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2024 | Giving Back
A nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive director of Project Got Your Back. “It’s descriptive and matches what we do.” The nonprofit, based in Bloomington,...
by Tia Benson | Nov 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
An amateur photographer captures the great migration. “My wife Sara and I walk our two dogs Opie and Sammie every afternoon,” Jorg Lueke says. “That day, I heard the calls of the egrets, looked up and saw them flying in formation and took the photo. The white of the...
by Tia Benson | Nov 1, 2024 | Outdoors, Sports, Wellness
Enjoy an active morning prior to the big meal. The annual Woodbury Wobble 5K invites participants to indulge in physical activities before their beloved Thanksgiving feast. Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to help the local food bank....
by Amy Leferink | Nov 1, 2024 | Entertain, Interior Design, Noteworthy
As interior designers, we know that a thoughtfully designed space can transform any meal or gathering into an unforgettable experience. When it comes to food and entertainment, the setting is just as important as the menu. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or...
by Hailey Almsted | Nov 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
This month, I’m tackling a novel that has long been on my list: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Marie-Laure, a young girl living in Paris with her father, loses her sight at the age of 6. Her father, who works at the Museum of Natural History, builds a...