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Essential Info about Essential Oils

Do these wildly popular remedies really work? Humans in most every culture have long sought the potential benefits of medicinal plants. In...

Early Success

Education, Noteworthy

Language and culture right in your backyard. “Real learning, real culture” is the motto at Alma Flor Ada, says founder Lucilla Dávila. Alma Flor...

Money Matters: Local Resources for Teens to Learn Financial Literacy

Education

Schools and council make educational deposit in students’ personal finances If money talks, what’s it saying to teenagers? Once they graduate from...

Standout Scholars: A Career in Medicine Awaits ERHS Senior Anita Chetty

Education, People

East Ridge High School senior Anita Chetty hopes to major in biochemistry or neuroscience after high school. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than...

Standout Scholars: Math and Science Academy’s Abigail Musherure Works Hard and Chases Her Passions

Education, People

Math and Science Academy senior Abigail Musherure is on the National Honor Society and student council, as well as vice president of Africa club....

Standout Scholars: New Life Academy’s Owen Kuckler Always Looks on the Positive Side

Education, People

New Life Academy senior Owen Kuckler is a three-sport athlete who also excels in the classroom. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever,...

Standout Scholars: Woodbury High’s Natalie Freisinger Wants to Write for Saturday Night Live

Education, People

Woodbury High School senior Natalie Freisinger wants to follow in Gilda Radner's footsteps. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever, juggling...

Standout Scholars: ERHS Senior Elroi Yonatan Dreams of Being Her Own Boss

Education, People

Elroi Yonatan is one of East Ridge High School's rising seniors. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever, juggling classes and clubs with...

A Back-to-School Season Chat with South Washington County Schools Superintendent Keith Jacobus

Education

We chat with Keith Jacobus on all things back-to-school. As another back-to-school season commences, so does the preparation, supply lists and...

East Ridge High School Alum Heads Successful Skateboard Light Company

Education, People

Eric Birkemeier helped develop ShredLights in college. Now, he's the CEO. Eric Birkemeier was made to hit the slopes. Born in Colorado, he’s always...

‘I Can Do This’: South Washington County Alternative High School Empowers Students

Education

South Washington Alternative High School offers auxiliary learning. "Our biggest goal is to try to build relationships with students,” says South...

SoWashCo Cares Skoolie Bus Brings the Community Together

Education

Refurbished bus brings activities to the community schools. At 20-feet long and painted in a groovy and loving fashion, the SoWashCo Community...

Sheletta Brundidge’s Journey From Autism Advocate to Author

Education, People

Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School." “I can’t even go to Walmart without someone...

Woodbury High School Teacher Receives WCCO’s Excellent Educator Award

Education, People

Chris Dease has taught art at Woodbury High School (WHS) for 25 years—but, to her students, she’s more than just an art teacher. Chris Dease has...

Skip the Summer Slide with Sylvan Learning Center

Education

You voted Sylvan Woodbury's Best Learning/Tutoring Center. For kids on summer break, the last thing on their minds is school. On the other hand,...

‘We’ve Created a Family’: Great Rivers ESL Classes Connect Our Community

Education

Great Rivers Adult Community Education offers free ESL classes for the community. In a small conference room in the back of Woodbury’s R.H. Stafford...