Make the most of spring break with area family-friendly destinations. Spring break is approaching, and families are on the lookout for fun ways to...
Education
Take a Historical Tour of Woodbury
Wayne Schilling and Tom Bielenberg share the history of farming in Woodbury. As most residents know, Woodbury served exclusively as a farming...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Partners with Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue
The K–12 charter school is bringing real-world volunteerism to the classroom. This February, Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is partnering with...
Hearts Across the World
Royal Oaks Elementary teacher collects Valentine’s Day letters and postcards. Receiving a heartfelt, handwritten letter is always sweet—and for one...
Skoolie Too Bus Serves Students and Families
Local nonprofit aims to send message to students: You’re growing up in a community that cares. When the Skoolie Too bus comes around, a party is...
The Live Like Laura Foundation Honors Laura Schrankler’s Legacy
Cottage Grove family creates a foundation to award scholarships in memory of Laura Schrankler. In the 25 years that Laura Schrankler was on this...
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Focuses on Youth
American Legion grows its Legionville and Oratorical Scholarship programs. American Legion Woodbury Post 501 has been working with local schools to...
SoWashCo Superintendent Julie Nielsen Talks District Goals
South Washington County Schools superintendent shares what makes the district successful. It takes a special kind of person to run a school district...
The Halvorsons Champion Helping Others
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...
Snake Discovery Explores the Wonderous World of Reptiles
The perfect mix of knowledge and humor, Emily Roberts makes learning about exotic animals fun. Emily Roberts isn’t typically seen wearing fancy...
Car Seat Safety
The third week of September marks Child Passenger Safety Week, and September 21 marks National Seat Check Saturday. The Woodbury Police Department...
Math and Science Academy Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Striving for excellence: It’s something we all do in our own way, but rising to the top and becoming the best often takes a long time. Math and...
Meet Outstanding Students From the Class of 2025
Our 2024 Senior Spotlight students are passionate about leadership and inclusion. Readers, I welcome you to meet a few wonderful up-and-coming...
Meet the Four SoWashCo 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Candidates
South Washington County Schools teachers are being recognized for excellence. Annually, the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Program, now in its 60th...
Nataliya Dorweiler Wins Woodbury’s Educator of the Year
English Language Learner teacher at Lake Middle School shows the American Dream can happen. Nataliya Dorweiler wore a beautiful ball gown topped off...
Legacy Hoops Academy Inspires People Through Sports
Layups and life lessons are on the syllabus at Legacy Hoops Academy. If you’ve been getting more inspired by basketball lately or have a kid who...
Leap into the Legacy Gala
SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation hosted its Leap into the Legacy Gala on February 29. The evening, held only every four years, of friendship, fun...
Woodbury Community Academy Public Works Tour
This spring, the City of Woodbury Public Works department led the Woodbury Community Academy on a tour of its facilities. The tour included...
KidStrong Tackles More Than Just the Physical
KidStrong opens in Woodbury with ninja courses—and a focus on mental and emotional health. For modern kids, the list of available activities can...
Woodbury for Justice and Equality Hosts Juneteenth Celebration
People of all ages can come to participate in Woodbury for Justice and Equality’s (W4J&E) fourth annual Juneteenth event. Participants can...
