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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

Education, People

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

Education, People

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

Education, People

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...

Local Nonprofit Choir Sings with Spirit and Serves the Community

Giving Back, People

The Spirit Song Choir brings joy to Woodbury through community events. Mary Reimann has spent over 30 years of her professional career as a music...

Meet DJ D-Mil, the Woodbury DJ Who’s Toured with Snoop Dogg, Khalid and Many Others

Arts, People, Weddings

Woodbury DJ D-Mil spins globally. Being able to support your family by doing what you love is the dream—and for longtime Woodbury resident David...

East Ridge High School Alum Heads Successful Skateboard Light Company

Education, People

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...

Sheletta Brundidge’s Journey From Autism Advocate to Author

Education, People

Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School." “I can’t even go to Walmart without someone...

Meet the Man Behind Woodbury’s Fourth of July Fireworks

People

We sat down with Doug Englund to find out what goes into Woodbury's Fourth of July fireworks show. Our great nation’s birthday celebration is...

Meet Our New Editorial Advisory Board Members

People

We chat with a few new members of the Woodbury Magazine editorial advisory board. Readers, we have the pleasure of welcoming a few new prominent...

‘We Really Are Like a Family’: Woodbury Ambassadors Celebrate 40 Years of Good Work

Giving Back, People

Ambassadors have helped to make life in Woodbury richer for 40 years. They’re a royal family, but they aren’t standing and waving from a balcony;...

Woodbury High School Teacher Receives WCCO’s Excellent Educator Award

Education, People

Chris Dease has taught art at Woodbury High School (WHS) for 25 years—but, to her students, she’s more than just an art teacher. Chris Dease has...

Woodbury YMCA Gives Kids Hands-on Gardening Experience

Education, Giving Back, People

Preschoolers grow their own fruits and vegetables at the YMCA. The term “snack time” doesn’t normally send kids scrambling to the vegetable patch,...

‘Heal Better’: Woodbury Woman Specializes in Holistic Therapies

People, Wellness

Longtime Woodbury resident provides holistic healing therapies for local residents. When longtime Woodbury resident Diane Schmidt began volunteering...

Teenage Playwright Founds His Own Theatre Company

Arts, People

Churchill Theater is owned and operated by 16-year-old Sam Wurdemann. If you were looking for a reason to follow your dreams, let this young man...

Meet the East Metro Symphony Orchestra’s New Maestro

People

Craig Hara is the new director of the East Metro Symphony Orchestra. We asked new East Metro Symphony Orchestra director Craig Hara to tell us about...