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...
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...
Run for a Reason at the Live Brave 5K
The Live Brave 5K is back for another year, uniting runners for a cause. Beginner athletes, leisurely runners and elite racers alike: It’s time to...
Soggy Christmas Lights
View Christmas through a unique lens. Last Christmas Eve, hobbyist photographer Jane Andersen stopped to photograph a light display. “I took my...
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Kowalski’s Markets
Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...
Noteworthy
Designing Spaces That Give Back
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...
One for You, One To Gift
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery Maple-Rum glaze? It forms a golden,...
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...
Events
“Madeline’s Christmas”
Step into Paris during Christmas as Madeline and her friends meet a mysterious stranger. This musical play is adapted from the beloved children’s...
“Love Has Come” Christmas Concert
Spirit Song Choir's upcoming Christmas concert, Love Has Come, will take place on December 14. Join us at 4 p.m. at Woodbury Lutheran Church. As...
New Year’s Eve Matinee
A celebration to ring in the New Year just for little ones! The sports center’s field house will be filled with inflatables to bounce, run and climb...
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
It’s the party of the year! The sports center will be filled with fun inflatables, huge moonwalks, obstacle courses, bingo, ice skating, music,...
Woodbury Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide...
In This Issue
Welcome to the December 2025 Issue
I believe there’s no better gift than that of a good story—so much so that I’ve adopted the label of bibliophile, bestowed upon me by my colleague, Renée Stewart-Hester. Now, she’s not wrong—as of...
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 curated focus. With experiential gifting maintaining...
Designing Spaces That Give Back
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 thoughtfully curated spaces can nurture both family...
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 Mr. and Mrs. Claus through the Woodbury Police K9...
Music Meets Meaning With the Band Twin Citizen
One local band blends sound, story and recovery. Twin Citizen’s sound might be shaped by the band’s instruments and musical technique, but its identity and heart come from the lived experiences each...
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