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Community
Taking Education Outdoors
It’s a sunny fall day, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix shoreline, gathering water samples, searching for...
Rocket Ship
Greig Metzger was taking in the sights at the Woodbury Days 3M Car Show when he snapped this award-winning shot. “It was a gorgeous day, and I was...
You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they enter sixth grade. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Grows With its Students
Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA; wlamn.org) is enhancing opportunities and expanding its programming for upper grades, offering the chance for K–12...
New Life Academy Celebrates 50 Years in the Community
Take a look at the beginning, growth and future plans of New Life Academy. In January 1977, a small group of preschoolers gathered inside a borrowed...
Meet Standout Students From the Class of 2027
Back to school season carries its own special energy—one of fresh starts, renewed routines and excitement for what’s ahead. It’s also a time to...
Hanging on at Woodbury Days
Hobbyist photographer Kent Nye came to Woodbury Days ready to capture motion with a technique called panning. “With panning, you can keep the...
What To Expect at Wonderful Woodbury Days
A longtime community celebration blends classic attractions and new additions. Immerse yourself in classic summer fun August 28–30, and choose from...
Musician Amy Schendel Visits Woodbury Middle School
Woodbury Middle School students share the stage with a professional musician. Young musicians at Woodbury Middle School experienced an exciting...
Chef Mimi Shares Her Passion for Global Flavors
Cooking classes can be intimidating—especially if they include new or different cuisine. Participants may be unsure of what to expect or worried...
Discover Your Best of Woodbury 2026 Winners
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...
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...
