Brian Nicholson shares hard-earned insights about his journey to sobriety. For many, September represents turning the page to a new chapter. It’s...
Lifestyle
“Yesteryear”
It’s the age of influencers, and Natalie Heller Mills posts daily to her 8 million followers—sharing her charming farmhouse life with her cowboy...
Madison Marti Designs Creates Colorful Bar Accessories
A local painter turns everyday kitchenware into artwork. For Madison Grainger, wine glasses are more than glassware; instead, they’re a canvas. The...
Run, Walk or Roll at Move to Your Own Groove
Inspired by the Family Achievement Center’s (familyachievement.com) mission to provide hope, the Move to Your Own Groove All Abilities Run, Walk...
The Art of en Plein Air Painting With Naomi Tiry Salgado
Naomi Tiry Salgado brings texture and emotion to outdoor scenes. One thing many Minnesotans love about the state is getting to experience all four...
Taking Education Outdoors
It’s a sunny fall day, and a throng of exuberant sixth graders is spread out along the St. Croix shoreline, gathering water samples, searching for...
You R You Retreat Builds Confidence and Connection
A one-day retreat empowers girls before they enter sixth grade. Returning to school after summer break is never easy, and the transition from...
What To Expect at Wonderful Woodbury Days
A longtime community celebration blends classic attractions and new additions. Immerse yourself in classic summer fun August 28–30, and choose from...
Musician Amy Schendel Visits Woodbury Middle School
Woodbury Middle School students share the stage with a professional musician. Young musicians at Woodbury Middle School experienced an exciting...
Thomas Kingsley Troupe Pens Over 400 Children’s Books
Thomas Kingsley Troupe easily remembers one of the first stories he ever created. He was in second grade when his Northeast Minneapolis school...
Afton’s Belwin Conservancy Hosts Music in the Trees
The concert features forest trails, live music and performances among the trees. This August, Belwin Conservancy is hosting its annual Music in the...
Our Editor Paints a Portrait of the Woodbury Community
From go-to spots to hidden parks, discover what makes our community stand out. There’s so much that makes Woodbury Woodbury. With a growing number...
Embrace Summertime Tastes With You-Pick Berries and Blooms
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
Backyard Birdies Takes a Swing at Entrepreneurship
A father and his daughters created a growing golf business. For Backyard Birdies founder Tyler Martin, running a business is truly a family effort....
Fireworks and Festivities at the Fourth of July Hometown Celebration
Join the City of Woodbury (woodburymn.gov) as it marks the nation’s 250th birthday with the annual Fourth of July Hometown Celebration at the M...
The Show Must Go on at the Merrill Arts Center
At Merrill Arts Center, the spotlight continues to shine. Making sure the arts had a home in Woodbury was the focus of a small group of residents 30...
“The Shampoo Effect”
Caroline Lash arrives in the coastal town of Greenhead, Massachusetts, where she falls hard for the easygoing and outdoorsy Van Whittaker. Before...
Know Your Seasons for You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
Meet the Woodbury Co-Authors of “Hi, Worry, Bye, Worry!”
A mother/daughter duo release the final book in their series. For Elizabeth Weiss Verdick, watching her daughter, Olivia Rae Heerman, follow in her...
Learn Something New on the Juneteenth Trail Walks
The City of Woodbury hosts commemorative trail walks. Last June, a routine stroll through the park turned into an unexpected learning experience for...
