A farm stand offers fresh-baked goods and flower bouquets. Never in her wildest dreams did Sarah Olfelt think she would own and operate her own...
Shopping
Walk Down Memory Lane at Nostalgia Vintage & Things
An area store curates a collection of antique and vintage items. A collected look—that’s how Jim Midtlien describes his home. From authentic Murano...
Jim Midtlien on How To Design a Harmonious Home
Jim Midtlien of Vintage Nostalgia & Things, LLC, finds that people of all ages are shopping for antique and vintage home décor and housewares....
Bricks & MiniFigs Offers a New Way to Lego
Bricks & Minifigs is the newest toy store in the area, having opened its Woodbury doors in December. The shop is unlike any other in the area,...
Meet the Family Behind Jolly Ollie’s Flower & Produce Stand
A roadside flower stand is a family affair. Like many young entrepreneurs, 15-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Heng got his first taste for business running...
Carolina Nuñez Bussolini Invites Art Into Everyday Living
When artist Carolina Nuñez Bussolini moved to Woodbury with her husband, Emiliano Fornaroli, and daughter, Isabella Fornaroli Nuñez, she expected...
Rolling Chapters Is a Bookstore on Wheels
Danielle Weber debuts her mobile bookstore, Rolling Chapters. Danielle Weber has enjoyed reading for as long as she can remember. “I was very...
Something Old Made New Again
Seamstress Heather Baldridge helps brides remake heirloom wedding gowns. Heather Baldridge, owner of Woodbury alterations shop Custom Sewing by...
The Anniversary Journal
Celebrate each year of marriage with The Anniversary Journal from Duncan & Stone, available for purchase at amazon.com and duncanandstone.com....
Giftable Book Picks for the Holiday Season
Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Sweet Smells With Burnt at Both Ends Candle Co.
A candle maker turns a hobby into a thriving business. For as long as she can remember, Heather Joslin has been drawn to crafting. From making candy...
The Golden Fig Is a Hidden Gem
Golden Fig Fine Foods brings a taste of the Hamptons to Minnesota. Laurie Crowell’s story starts in the Hamptons, circa 1990, when she was visiting...
House of Handsome Is Turning Heads
From the looks of the ’90s to short and simple, House of Handsome helps clients look their best. Ready to feel nostalgic? A popular hairstyle trend...
All Aglow at goGlow
A spray tanning salon puts skin care and wellness first. When Erin Callahan decided to open her own franchise of goGlow, a sunless tanning salon,...
Mainstream Boutique Shares Its Denim Edit
Discover how a local boutique styles the most versatile wardrobe staple. When it comes to denim, discovering that perfect fit is different for all...
Fall Festival Fun at Valley Creek Mall
Valley Creek Mall welcomes back its annual Fall Festival. For more than 20 years, families and children have been invited to roam the Valley Creek...
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Opens in Woodbury
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company features the perfect touch for a tasty, healthy meal. Life is busy, and making meals with flavorful food can be...
Editor Explores Woodbury Through the Seasons
Celebrate what makes the community great all year long. Welcome, Readers, to my personal guide to embracing every season in our vibrant community....
Find New Treasures at the Woodbury Lions Garage Sale
More than 600 households register for the annual Woodbury Lions Garage Sale—and thousands of shoppers are perusing the sales! It’s that time of the...
Flowers Are a Gift That Keeps Giving
A few years ago, my partner and I were embarking on a trip to Wisconsin to visit his family. In classic road trip fashion, the car was full. It was...
