Community
Our Editor Paints a Portrait of the Woodbury Community
From go-to spots to hidden parks, discover what makes our community stand out. There’s so much that makes Woodbury Woodbury. With a growing number...
Thirty Years of Flavor at Duc’s Restaurant
Duc’s Restaurant honors cultural flavors and traditions. This year marks a major milestone for Duc’s Restaurant in Woodbury. The locally owned...
Backyard Birdies Takes a Swing at Entrepreneurship
A father and his daughters created a growing golf business. For Backyard Birdies founder Tyler Martin, running a business is truly a family effort....
Fireworks and Festivities at the Fourth of July Hometown Celebration
Join the City of Woodbury (woodburymn.gov) as it marks the nation’s 250th birthday with the annual Fourth of July Hometown Celebration at the M...
The Show Must Go on at the Merrill Arts Center
At Merrill Arts Center, the spotlight continues to shine. Making sure the arts had a home in Woodbury was the focus of a small group of residents 30...
Focus on Woodbury 2026 Open for Submissions
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
Learn Something New on the Juneteenth Trail Walks
The City of Woodbury hosts commemorative trail walks. Last June, a routine stroll through the park turned into an unexpected learning experience for...
Meet the Woodbury Co-Authors of “Hi, Worry, Bye, Worry!”
A mother/daughter duo release the final book in their series. For Elizabeth Weiss Verdick, watching her daughter, Olivia Rae Heerman, follow in her...
In the Bushes
“My dog, Wrigley, spent the summer chasing a rabbit that had taken up residence in my backyard. Wrigley would investigate the landscaping until she...
Butterfly Magic
“On this particular day, I was walking around where I knew people put out different plants for the pollinators,” hobby photographer Steven Meisel...
A Moment for Mah Jongg
Local residents share their passion with a growing community of players. Every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m., the Prairie Room at Woodbury’s Central Park...
Walk Down Memory Lane at Nostalgia Vintage & Things
An area store curates a collection of antique and vintage items. A collected look—that’s how Jim Midtlien describes his home. From authentic Murano...
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...
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...
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...
Backyard Bee
“The bees were really focused on the plant, so I figured I could get quite close to grab the shot, and they wouldn’t pay any attention to me,” Greig...
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...
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...
The Timeless Tale of Oz Returns to the Stage
Three Woodbury cast members will debut with the Children’s Theatre Company. A tornado, a yellow brick road and a journey home takes the stage as...
