Experiences with traumatic brain injuries motivates Mrs. Minnesota American 2024’s activism. March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month,...
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Meet a Community Photographer
A hobby, a passion and a de-stresser—that’s how Woodbury photographer Tom Dunn describes his profession. Dunn graduated from Purdue University with...
Local Actor to Direct His First Woodbury Performance
Ashland Production’s Jack Lambert will be in the wings for Open Door Community Theatre’s production of Seussical, the Musical. East Ridge High...
Meet a Couple of Woodbury Champions
Mike and Lynn Olsen became part of the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) in the best way possible: They started by only “writing checks” when they...
A Look Into the Children’s Theatre Company’s Costume Closet
Step into the world of costume design and see how garments tell the story on stage. Audience members file into the UnitedHealth Group Stage...
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 Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury
The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...
The Mother of Skoolie
Sue McKeown has been running youth programs for Community Education in District 833 for over 25 years. Most likely, you have met her at the Skoolie...
Minnesota Youth Symphonies Welcomes New Conductor
Kelly DeMorett brings a lifetime of musical excellence to the Minnesota Youth Symphonies Philharmonic Orchestra. For Kelly DeMorett, music is a...
Filmmaker Cristóbal Krusen Shares Stories of Hope
Filmmaker and globe trotter Cristóbal Krusen reflects on his beginnings and shares insight into what’s to come. Growing up, Cristóbal “Cris” Krusen...
Picnic Basket Theatre Co-Founder Shares Her Passion for Performance
Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes...
Woodbury Native Ty Okada Talks About His Road to the NFL
Ty Okada credits family and a strong work ethic for leading the way to the NFL. Almost everyone is asked during some point in their childhood what...
Matt Johnson Leads by Example
Matt Johnson, recently retired president of the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF), is well known in Woodbury. Friend-in-need, fun person to be...
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...
Meet a Decades-Long Volunteer
Cherie Skillings has been volunteering in Woodbury for several decades. Like many community volunteers, she started by volunteering at church and in...
Jodi Ritacca Named 2024 Everyday Hero of the Year
Jodi Ritacca has been asking—and answering—one question since she moved to Woodbury 31 years ago: How can I help? “I can help make a difference,”...
Meet a Member of the Youth Engagement Leadership Academy
A high school senior at the Math and Science Academy, Pranavi Vedere loves meeting people and engaging in various activities around Woodbury....
Eric Morley Shares Business Expertise With Local Students
If you are a student or volunteer in schools/organizations across Woodbury, chances are high that you have worn a T-shirt custom printed at Big Frog...
