The heart of every home is more than walls and furnishings—it’s the connection, memories and traditions built inside. As a designer, I’ve seen how...
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Photos With Santa for a Good Cause
Celebrate Christmas with your family pets and benefit the Woodbury Police K9 fund. Pet parents, get your furry family members’ picture taken with...
Tidings, Traditions and Treats With Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe honors its heritage with holiday recipes. The scent of sugar, butter and nostalgia drifts through the doors of Dorothy...
Spectacular Singers
For years, Aspire Music Academy (aspiremusicacademy.com) has given parents and children the opportunity to perform together on stage during its...
“Santa’s Last Ride”
Woodbury resident James Schmitt had been creating and telling stories to his children, Matthew and Sarah, for years. It wasn’t until his wife asked...
Join the Community for Woodbury’s First Tree Lighting Celebration
Central Park will be aglow with holiday cheer this December. Don your cold-weather gear and join the holiday festivities alongside family and...
The Sweetest Season
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
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...
Carols, Community and Cheer at Afton Village Holiday
The neighboring community of Afton receives a magical makeover during the holiday season as timeless tradition and community connection coalesce....
Decorating the Heritage House
In late November, you know the holidays are right around the corner as the outside of the Heritage House magically comes to life. For over 25 years,...
Treat Your Guests to a Wine and Dine Event
Lunds & Byerlys shares a pairing menu perfect for the Thanksgiving table. There is no better time to gather around the table than the holidays,...
A Table Set Before You Pulls off the Perfect Gathering
Elevate your holiday parties with guidance from an expert. From the first invite to the last goodbye, a great holiday party is all about...
Woodbury Police Department Offers Vacation Check Program
The holiday vacation check program is a free service offered to Woodbury residents. The holiday season is here. Your bags are packed, the gifts are...
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...
Woodbury Wobble 5K
Athena Clydesdale Racing held its annual Woodbury Wobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day and welcomed 570 participants—the largest yet. Runners were...
Hearts Across the World
Royal Oaks Elementary teacher collects Valentine’s Day letters and postcards. Receiving a heartfelt, handwritten letter is always sweet—and for one...
Pumpkin Fest 2024
Hosted by The OurTeam and Guardians Real Estate Teams at RE/MAX Results, Pumpkin Fest, taken place on October 26, included fun games and food,...
Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife,...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the...
