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Lifestyle
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...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
In the Bushes
“My dog, Wrigley, spent the summer chasing a rabbit that had taken up residence in my backyard. Wrigley would investigate the landscaping until she...
Embark on Adventures With SoWashCo’s Adults 50+ Trips and Tours
SoWashCo Schools Community Education offers curated itineraries to encourage lifelong learning and social engagement. After just finishing a holiday...
Targeted Breath Work Offers Key Supports to the Nervous System
Grief doesn’t ask for permission; it simply shows up. Being unpredictable is partly what makes grief so unwieldy, but the other challenge is the...
Saint Therese Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
The Saint Therese (sainttherese.org) community celebrated its 10th anniversary with a full day of activities. It began with donuts and coffee,...
Race Around the Lakes at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon
This spring, enjoy a run on Woodbury’s beautiful trails. Take in the views of Woodbury’s many scenic lakes during Athena Clydesdale Racing’s...
Meadowbrook Travel Creates Multigenerational Memories
Local travel agents explain the how, what and why of family travel. Throughout the decades, various travel trends have emerged: cost-conscious...
“USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder”
A couple of years ago, my in-laws gifted me a book perfect for travelers: USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder by DK Eyewitness. As someone who...
Side Quests With Photographer Joseph Shoemaker
Joseph Shoemaker inherits his grandfather’s love for photography. Whether it’s the beaches of Australia, the architecture in Tokyo or the streets...
Sniffspot Is Airbnb for Dogs
A national service offers local dog owners extended outing options. Keeping dogs entertained can expand beyond running zoomies around the kitchen...
The Timeless Tale of Oz Returns to the Stage
Three Woodbury cast members will debut with the Children’s Theatre Company. A tornado, a yellow brick road and a journey home takes the stage as...
