Citizen of Woodbury “I always knew I wanted to get involved,” Philip Eviston says. Now a senior at Stillwater Area High School, Philip has been on a...
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Foodie Shares Her Inspiration Behind the Blog
Food blogger Tara Gazdik and her hipster hacks. Tara Gazdik is a creature of habit—but in 2014, she broke free from her comfort zone to start a food...
Indie Director Justin Atkinson Discusses Latest Project
Local filmmaker Justin Atkinson mirrors his own story in Bobby’s Intermission. The year is 1989. A young Justin Atkinson visits Vali-Hi Drive-In for...
Meet a Woodbury Champion
Sometimes, a simple question is all it takes to launch a caring heart on a bigger mission. For over a decade, Claudia Millington has grown the...
For the Love of Theater
Local leads Children’s Theatre company board. Silvia Perez had only been in the U.S. for one year when she attended her first performance at the...
Easy Ways to Create Nutritious Meals
Substitute these ingredients for healthier alternatives. Self-taught chef and recipe developer Molli Pletcher says eating healthy is in her DNA....
Three Local Girl Scouts Cultivate Connection
Three Girl Scouts bring a sense of pride and purpose to a senior living community. For the residents at Artis Senior Living of Woodbury, summers...
’Tis the Season to be Harmonious
Phil Thompson shares his musical endeavors through annual charity album. The holidays bring out jolly good feelings, and, for acclaimed pianist and...
Local Family Full of All Star Athletes
The Limperts share their love for community athletics. For Woodbury couple Heidi and Rich Limpert, sports are more than just a hobby—they’re a...
Eagle Scout Shipping Off to the Navy
Matthew Korf, 2022 Minnesota Eagle Scout of the Year, sets his eyes on the U.S. Naval Academy. Woodbury native Matthew Korf is off to do great...
Create a Warm Neutral Color Palette for Your Fall Wardrobe
Personal stylist gives insight on how to spice up your neutral wardrobe. For Alexandra Eve, the art of style has always been a niche of hers. The...
Advocating for Accessibility
Linda J. Hood uses her platform to improve bathroom accessibility. When the M Health Fairview Achievement Center director Darcy Hager-Slavin first...
Local Radio Broadcaster Honored
Freddie Bell named to Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey zinged KMOJ on-air personality Freddie Bell with a joke...
Local Ceramic Artist Plays with Color and Pattern
Ceramics artist turns her craft into full-time fun. An artist's passion for his or her work runs deep, and in Paula Clegg’s case, you can see her...
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...
How Severe Panic Disorder Changed the Life of Local Family
Kristin Rohman Rehkamp and her daughter are turning family emergencies into children’s mental health advocacy. Two years ago, Kristin Rohman Rehkamp...
Meet New Woodbury Days President Paul Huffman
Retired nuclear submarine officer becomes president of Woodbury Days. Paul Huffman, a retired nuclear submarine officer and Woodbury local, is...
Sydney Sexton is Swimming to Win
Woodbury athlete participates in 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. “I don’t let my disability hold me back,” Sydney Sexton says. This past June, the...
Different Planes: Listening to Seniors
Stephen R. Covey noted, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” I find this true when it...
