One student is a leader in the arts, science and sustainable initiatives. At just 17, Woodbury’s Alyssa Wang is making an impact that stretches from...
Community
Casa de Corazón Celebrates the Richness of Latin Culture
When Natalie Standridge couldn’t find childcare that met her needs and values after the birth of her daughter, she did what any natural entrepreneur...
Battle Creek Lake Ice
“The snow was shoveled away on Battle Creek Lake last January, either for ice fishing or snowmobile racing, which made it perfect for us to kick...
Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics
Students experience operating rooms and patient care through a medical mission trip. A group of students from across the East Metro each share...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Woodbury is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the month...
Hockey Day Minnesota Celebrates 20 Years
Experience one of Minnesota’s biggest winter events. For many Minnesotans, and the nearly 5,000 people attending this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota,...
Meet Bill Sawyer
A 30-year Woodbury resident, Bill Sawyer volunteers for several organizations, including the Relay for Life of SoWashCo. “Through the years, we...
YELA Graduation
In late 2025, the Woodbury Community Foundation celebrated its graduating YELA (Youth Engagement Leadership Academy) class. YELA is a five-week...
Alma Flor Ada Academy Plans To Expand
The early-learning Spanish immersion school grows to fit the community’s needs. Since 2020, Alma Flor Ada Spanish Immersion Early Learning Academy...
Photos With Santa for a Good Cause
Celebrate Christmas with your family pets and benefit the Woodbury Police K9 fund. Pet parents, get your furry family members’ picture taken with...
Music Meets Meaning With the Band Twin Citizen
One local band blends sound, story and recovery. Twin Citizen’s sound might be shaped by the band’s instruments and musical technique, but its...
Susan Link Shares Her Prevention Story
Susan Link advocates for awareness of two little-known heart health conditions. When Woodbury resident Susan Link turned 60, the milestone birthday...
Spectacular Singers
For years, Aspire Music Academy (aspiremusicacademy.com) has given parents and children the opportunity to perform together on stage during its...
Soggy Christmas Lights
View Christmas through a unique lens. Last Christmas Eve, hobbyist photographer Jane Andersen stopped to photograph a light display. “I took my...
Join the Community for Woodbury’s First Tree Lighting Celebration
Central Park will be aglow with holiday cheer this December. Don your cold-weather gear and join the holiday festivities alongside family and...
Woodbury Hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Gathering
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education plans a morning of remembrance and community. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day serves as a day of...
Woodbury Community Academy
The Woodbury Community Academy 2025 participants celebrated its 16th graduating class earlier this year. The nine-week program gives participants a...
Decorating the Heritage House
In late November, you know the holidays are right around the corner as the outside of the Heritage House magically comes to life. For over 25 years,...
Fall and Winter Collide
“The fall colors were out in full force. When I saw it snowing, I knew the exact spot I wanted to go to see nature’s masterful work,” hobbyist...
Care for Your Community
Drop off winter clothes for children in need. Since 2021, the Woodbury Community Foundation’s (WCF) winter clothing drive has provided children in...
