Technology hasn’t traditionally been a woman-dominated field, but one local consulting company is aiming to change that. Keyot, founded by sisters...
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A Father and Daughter Found Each Other— and Then Found a Musical Home in Woodbury as the The Chuck Solberg Trio Featuring Kristen Solberg
When Chuck Solberg walked into Northern Vineyards Winery in Stillwater and heard his daughter, Kristen Freyja Solberg, sing for the first time, he...
Guiding Others to Sobriety
After 20 years of sobriety, Steve Virkus now helps others struggling with addiction. Woodbury resident Steve Virkus says that he loves his life....
Nine of Woodbury’s Rising High School Seniors Tell All
Between sports, clubs, jobs, volunteering—and, of course, schoolwork—teenagers seem to be busier than ever these days. We caught up with nine of the...
The Woodbury Ambassador Program Inspires Young Women to Lead the Community into a Brighter Future
The Woodbury community is overflowing with young, female leaders. You can find them at ribbon cuttings for businesses around town, reading at...
Derin Creates: Meet the First Member of our Prep Elite Class of 2019
As part of our annual Prep Elite feature, we chatted with nine local high school seniors about their hopes, dreams and favorite high school...
Sue Cramer’s Bountiful Garden Is a Labor of Love
In southwest Woodbury, near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Military Road, there’s a garden like no other, delivering a cornucopia of fresh...
Mario Esteb Is Woodbury’s Rising Star
Stepping out in front of a live audience can be intimidating—but not for 14-year-old Woodbury resident Mario Esteb. “I like how it’s live and there...
Meet Three Television Journalists with Ties to Woodbury, Each at a Different Stage of Their Career
From breaking news to buying shoes – Meet three television journalists who have made a career on helping their audiences stay informed. Each at a...
Confidently Beautiful
Lifelong Woodbury resident Isabel “Izzy” Peters never thought she’d compete in a pageant. But she did, and she’s glad. As an avid soccer player,...
Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens Campaigns for Governor
Woodbury’s mayor since 2011, Mary Giuliani Stephens, has announced that she is running for governor of Minnesota on the Republican ticket. The...
In Charge at the Chamber
Local resident Laurie Staiger is the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s new president. The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce has a new leader at...
Woodbury Resident Dan “The Common Man” Cole Scores with a Unique Radio Approach
One of Cole’s most popular bits is an annual “Preposterous Statement Tournament” ranking the most hyperbolic pronouncements made by sportscasters...
Worshipping in Woodbury
Evelyn Garbe and Orma Strom, two long-serving members of local churches, share their memories. More than its steeple and stained glass windows, a...
Image 360-Woodbury Custom-makes Everything, from Signage to Displays to the Designs Wrapping Trucks
Image 360-Woodbury is a graphic design company that focuses on the entire visual communication package. Unlike other agencies, Image 360 takes one...
A New Festival Leader
Woodbury Days gears up for its 40th anniversary celebration and welcomes a new council president. The late summer air is filled with delectable...
Metal Experts at Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co.
For over 75 years, Woodbury’s Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co. has provided custom metal stampings, fabrication and more. Last fall, Harvey Vogel...
Eight Isn’t Enough
Two Woodbury families share some of the joys and challenges of raising a large family. Family–the people we laugh with, cook with, cry with and eat...
Bob Wilbur: A Novelty Life
Learn about the thrilling life journey of local resident Bob Wilber in his book, Bats, Balls & Burnouts. The only plan Bob Wilber had in college...
Meet Big Ten Football Referee Jason Nickleby
Back in the late '80s, spectators at Woodbury High School junior varsity girls’ basketball games became accustomed to an unusual sight: a 6-year-old...
