by Emily Gedde | Jan 1, 2025 | Education, Featured, People
South Washington County Schools superintendent shares what makes the district successful. It takes a special kind of person to run a school district of more than 19,000 students, and Julie Nielsen fits that mold. As the top administrator of the sixth largest school...
by Hailey Almsted | Jan 1, 2025 | Featured, Ingredients, Wellness
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 routine. Not only do some beloved spices add vibrant flavors, but they also offer a variety of potential health benefits....
by Hailey Almsted | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured
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 life—it has been a delight to bring you all the wonderful joy from our community. I’m excited to continue bringing this...
by Hailey Almsted | Dec 1, 2024 | Drinks, Featured, Recipes, Restaurants
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 holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal flavors like gingerbread, nutmeg or peppermint—everyone is sure to...
by Rachel Schuehle | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Travel
Woodbury’s Carachuri family calls Cozumel, Mexico a second home. Known for its turquoise water and light, sandy beaches, Cozumel, Mexico, is a destination of dreams, located in the Caribbean off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. For Woodbury residents Sara and...
by Patty (Stutzman) Paulus | Dec 1, 2024 | History, Noteworthy
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife, Vivian, and their daughter had just traveled to Woodbury from Texas. After dinner, my uncle managed to convince all the...
by Hailey Almsted | Dec 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the size of a tennis ball, positioned in the tree limbs,” he says. “And [it was] purposefully out of focus to give a warm,...
by Hailey Almsted | Dec 1, 2024 | Outdoors
Belwin Conservancy invites you to join its annual event. December 21 marks the winter solstice—and Belwin Conservancy is celebrating the winter season the evening before (December 20) with its annual Winter Solstice Bonfire from 5–8 p.m. To honor the longest night of...
by Emily Gedde | Dec 1, 2024 | Arts, Giving Back
Arvilla Lang says each gift she makes is unique, making every child feel special. Kindergarten students at Woodbury Elementary won’t have to worry about a winter hat each year thanks to the generosity of a previous longtime Woodbury resident. For nearly eight years,...
by Hailey Almsted | Dec 1, 2024 | Entertain, Featured, People
The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home into a spectacular display of holiday lights and joy. John Kaiser, who runs a home inspection company, has found a way...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 1, 2024 | History, Sports
The Woodbury Heritage Society hosted its first Vintage Baseball Game in September at Lake Middle School. The authentic event featured the St. Croix Baseball Club versus the Woodbury Barnstormers and was played by 1860 New York rules. It also had traditional ballpark...
by Jody Carey | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy
When a mother of two needed a place to live, she walked into St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center (CRC) and found hope. Welcomed with open arms, the mother and her preschool-aged children became guests of CRC and were offered more than temporary housing. “They’ve...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
An award-winning image captures the holiday season. “I like the sight of an abundance of snow, especially in the sun,” says hobbyist photographer Deepak Ravindranathan. “I used to drive by Marsh Creek Park … after picking up my son from preschool. And this day,...
by Manali Shah | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, People
Sue McKeown has been running youth programs for Community Education in District 833 for over 25 years. Most likely, you have met her at the Skoolie bus events. The colorfully painted school bus goes out into the community bringing free food and fun to families, all...
by Kelly Cochrane | Dec 1, 2024 | Drinks, Featured, Local Makers
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 of a wood-paneled station wagon during the annual Cover family road trips. They went west to California, south to...
