A local family creates a University of Minnesota-themed board game. Think back to 2020–we all had to find ways to stay entertained while stuck at...
Education
Summer Art Class Registration
KidCreate Studio hosts summer class registrations with on-site crafts. Parents and their children can explore available camps for the upcoming...
Black History Month at SoWashCo Schools
Student groups join together to celebrate culture in the community. South Washington County schools will host its second annual district-wide Black...
Learn, Grow and Connect with SoWashCo
SoWashCo shares its spring and summer educational opportunities. winter can blanket us with spring fever. The arrival of the SoWashCo Community...
A Feast of Nordic Dishes For The Holidays
Celebrate the holidays by giving back to some of Minnesota’s roots. Minnesota has Scandinavian roots that run deeper than just our football mascot...
Woodbury Senior Spotlight 2022: Academic All-Stars
Give a nod to these stellar soon-to-be graduates. For students of the graduating class of 2023, it’s their ability to adapt that’s propelled them...
Four SoWashCo Teachers Nominated for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award
Celebrating excellence in education for 58 years, the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award recognizes educators for their contributions to enriching...
Northern Tool + Equipment’s Donation Builds Local Tech Program
You can say Northern Tool + Equipment is in the business of fixing and repairing things. The company, founded and based in Minnesota, operates 120...
Woodbury Theaters Bring Performance Art to The Community
Give a round of applause for these local theater venues. After many theater venues went dark in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, audiences were...
Scholar Success
Woodbury High School students participate in Youth in Government. For Wesley Ross and Anneteke Adoga, leadership comes naturally. The two Woodbury...
Calculated Success
Lake Elmo local Evan Erickson wins at International Physics Olympiad. Ask Evan Erickson what his chances were to win a gold medal at the 2021...
Bigger and Better
School expansion includes multiple learning and gathering areas. Woodbury Leadership Academy, a K–8 nonprofit charter school, is extending its...
Revolutionary Music Education
Purple Playground Hosts “Academy of Prince” to Educate Young Musicians on Minnesota Musical Legend Prince. The idea for Purple Playground sparked...
Just4Kidz Fest Returns
Learn about area schools, camps and activities. Finding the right resources for your children can be stressful and challenging, but no...
Music Mania
Rock U Music School provides self-led lessons for aspiring musicians. Founded on the notion of providing a space for students of all types to...
A Language of Opportunities
The South Washington County School immersion program paves the way for student success. “In this moment in the world, where we try to understand...
Lightbulb Moment
Woodbury High School teacher awarded Educator of the Year by the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Community Awards Gala, first held by...
Mental Health Matters
South Washington County Schools receive a grant dedicated toward student mental health. “Mental health has really become a basic need. It’s a...
Next Generation Heroes
The HERO Center is dedicated to training the community’s heroes. Opening its doors in January 2020, the HERO Center is a top-notch public safety...
A New Opportunity
This east metro basketball program gives young athletes a chance to grow as players and individuals. One new basketball league, Opportunity...
