One family turns their grief into a mission to give back. On a May afternoon in 2022, Cottage Grove’s Dowdle family was forever changed. Their...
Wellness
Mrs. Minnesota Uses her platform for TBI awareness
Experiences with traumatic brain injuries motivates Mrs. Minnesota American 2024’s activism. March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month,...
Woodbury Wobble 5K
Athena Clydesdale Racing held its annual Woodbury Wobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day and welcomed 570 participants—the largest yet. Runners were...
Awaken for Wellness Offers Beneficial Experiences for All Ages
One hour a day in a room filled with Himalayan salt is said to improve your child’s overall health—such as clearing out the bacteria in their...
Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New Year
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Run the Woodbury Wobble 5K Before You Gobble
Enjoy an active morning prior to the big meal. The annual Woodbury Wobble 5K invites participants to indulge in physical activities before their...
Lexi’s Strollathon Spreads the Word on Rett Syndrome
A local family shares their story to fundraise for a cure. When Lexi Dettling was 18 months old, her words started disappearing. “‘Happy’ was her...
Heyday Skincare Opens Its First Minnesota Location
A trip to the spa—it’s a dreamy, relaxing way to unwind and invest in self care. It’s a treat but often one that comes at a cost. Enter Heyday...
Cheryllyne Vaz Uses Her Clothing to Advocate for Change
Cheryllyne Vaz learned in late 2019 that she had a brain aneurysm. What started as slight swelling in her neck progressed further, and after an...
Wheels of Freedom
Support a Woodbury nonprofit this summer. Connecting children with disabilities with costly adaptive equipment—at no cost to the family—is the goal...
Woodbury Welcomes First-Ever Therapy Dog
Otis is the face—err, paws—of the Community Support Team. A naming contest chose the name of the Woodbury Department of Public Safety’s first-ever...
KidStrong Tackles More Than Just the Physical
KidStrong opens in Woodbury with ninja courses—and a focus on mental and emotional health. For modern kids, the list of available activities can...
River Valley Riders Opens Doors for Those With Disabilities
At River Valley Riders, smiles and stories reign. The Woodbury-based organization’s therapeutic horseback riding and carriage-driving programs seek...
Vanguard Mental Health Clinic Launches “Hmong Mental Health Podcast”
Alyssa Kaying Vang and her team saw a need for mental health care beyond the clinic. Woodbury’s Hmong community is fortunate to have Alyssa Kaying...
Women Walking Returns to Belwin Conservancy
Belwin Conservancy hosts quarterly program. This March, get outside and enjoy the changing of the seasons at Belwin Conservancy during its Women...
Scott Penticoff Shares His Story With Cardiac Arrest
February marks American Heart Month—the time to focus on cardiovascular health. Scott Penticoff was an ultramarathon runner, an Ironman Triathlon...
MN Spine and Sport: Move Better, Live Better
MN Spine and Sport is an award-winning sports and rehabilitation clinic. The 50-year-old woman, who developed lower back pain while training for her...
How Bunny Besties Spreads Joy
Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
The Birthplace at Woodwinds Sustains Success
Setting the tone for your baby’s healthy arrival can be easier when you have lots of options. When it comes to deciding where to deliver a baby,...
Introducing the Cole Foundation Equipment Library
Every child deserves to move, grow and play safely. When Colleen and Lee Peterson’s son, Cole, was born with a rare chromosomal disorder, they knew...
