Woodbury High School teacher awarded Educator of the Year by the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Community Awards Gala, first held by...
Education
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...
A Community Celebration
April 12 marks the beginning of Ramadan. Woodbury community members of Muslim faith have gathered at the Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC)...
Scholar Student
E-Stem Middle School seventh grader becomes a Scholastic kid reporter. Thirteen-year-old Olivia Rodgers has always dreamt of being an author,...
The Year of the Ox
Woodbury celebrates the Chinese New Year in a multitude of ways. Commemorating the Lunar Eclipse, the Chinese New Year is a two-week long...
Passion with a Shot of Espresso
Inspired by the 1990s sitcom Friends, the relaxed and intimate coffeehouse setting became a favorite activity among high school students, according...
Art Exploration
Imagination and creativity flourishes at Kidcreate Studio. Focused on relatable art education for kids, Kidcreate Studio offers weekly classes,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
SoWashCo Cares Skoolie Bus Brings the Community Together
Refurbished bus brings activities to the community schools. At 20-feet long and painted in a groovy and loving fashion, the SoWashCo Community...
