When you meet Margaret Sinnott-Wachholz, you’ll understand the Irish proverb, “Laughter is brightest where food is best.” Meitheal—pronounced...
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Did Somebody Say Peanuts?
Winning photograph captures a bird in flight. “I find when the photograph shows action and behavior, it makes for a much more compelling image than...
Meet the Inspiration Behind the Annual Round Fore Rebs
When former Woodbury City Council member Paul Rebholz died in 2020, his family decided to create an event that would celebrate his life in happier...
Impactful Reading for Women’s History Month
March marks International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month (March 1–31). Learn more about historical figures from the following...
East Ridge Orchestra Set To Take the Big Stage This February
The high school orchestra has been invited to perform at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Convention. In spring 2023, the East...
Scott Penticoff Shares His Story With Cardiac Arrest
February marks American Heart Month—the time to focus on cardiovascular health. Scott Penticoff was an ultramarathon runner, an Ironman Triathlon...
Songs of the Wildlife
Steve Porter captures abstract reflections. “I usually have the camera with me at all times. Wherever we go, I see wonderful opportunities for...
Meet Woodbury Community Academy Founder
Around December 2007, Woodbury Community Foundation’s (WCF) founding member Dixie Ewing with other board members, tapped Alisa Rabin Bell to become...
How Mrs. Minnesota Holly Ernst Builds Confidence
Three-time Mrs. Minnesota title holder Holly Ernst coaches women through pageantry. The platform of competition does so much to build confidence,...
Appearances Count
Farmers want their farms to look good to others … up to a point! Farmers are known to be practical, conservative and frugal. They tend to save every...
Mix with The Mix
Custom One Charities hosts its annual gala. Custom One Charities invites you to The Mix Gala from 5:30 p.m. to midnight February 17, when community...
Wonders of Winter
“This photo was taken early on the morning of April 2, 2023, with the ground still covered in recent snow,” says hobbyist photographer Andy Venn....
MN Spine and Sport: Move Better, Live Better
MN Spine and Sport is an award-winning sports and rehabilitation clinic. The 50-year-old woman, who developed lower back pain while training for her...
Winter Wonder at Bridlewood Farms
Karl Schroeder captures the beauty of the season. “My favorite photo subjects are typically landscapes and architecture. I have always wanted to...
East Ridge Robotics Paves the Way, One Robot at a Time
East Ridge Robotics leads a team of 70 with grace, curiosity and dedication. When the East Ridge Robotics Ominous Raptors team, ERROR 3130, first...
SoWashCo Teaches Tech With New Device Repair Course
New tech repair course at District 833 schools offers hands-on learning and a chance to help fellow students. South Washington County Schools...
First Day Hikes: A Breath of Fresh Air
First Day Hikes foster community connections with nature on New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, people around the country rise early to join in on...
Breaking Bread
One of the stories that my father, Warren Stutzman, used to love to tell was about growing up on the family farm in Woodbury during the 1920s and...
It’s Time to Vote for Best of Woodbury 2024
It's time to celebrate the best that Woodbury has to offer! Our Best of Woodbury 2024 annual readers' poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system,...
How Bunny Besties Spreads Joy
Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
