North Mallow Gives Us S’more To Love
Enjoy traditional and creative takes on the bonfire staple. The s’more—an ooey gooey melty combination of roasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham...
Meet Seniors Who Are Paving Their Paths to Success
Woodbury is at the cornerstone of excellence in education. Our students are more than just bright; they’re changemakers, visionaries and...
Connor Dainty Shares How His Love of Collage Aims To Inspire
Woodbury alumnus makes a name for himself in the world of collage art. Art always had a way of pulling Connor Dainty in. Even while attending...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Woodbury 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Woodbury. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image...
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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
“The Day You Begin”
“There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.” Walking into a new place where you don’t know anyone, and no one...
Slides Galore at Slick City
Minnesota is home to the world’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park, Slick City, opened by co-owners Mike and Annie Kelly in Maple Grove....
Hanging Out
“My dog, Wrigley, looked so cute [lying] in the grass, so I grabbed my camera to take some photos of her,” says hobbyist photographer Julie Joyce....
Bathing in the Farmhouse
How does one take a bath in a farmhouse that has no running water? It is hard to imagine that now, but as a young girl in the early 1950s visiting...
Events
Smoothie King Grand Opening
Smoothie King officially debuts its first-ever Minnesota location with the grand opening of its Woodbury store. The store will celebrate with a...
East Metro Miracle League Storytime with Santa
All the way from the North Pole, Santa Clause is coming to town. Bring the whole family to take a picture with Santa, make a holiday themed craft...
Time Crunch Workshop with Board & Brush and Stephanie Hansen
She’s back! Join us for a special Time Crunch workshop with our friend Stephanie Hansen from Stephanie’s Dish. In addition to creating a...
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,...
In This Issue
Set It and Forget It With Four Slow Cooker Recipes
Amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike can enjoy these slow cooker recipes. As the seasons change, so does what’s on our plates. Comfort food, rich flavors and hearty meals reign supreme...
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 Mall during its Fall Festival. This year, the...
Focus on Woodbury 2025 Winners
Photographers bring our community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Woodbury. This summer, these same shutter bugs shared some of their favorite shots...
Dirty Soda Shop Bevvie Opens in Woodbury This Fall
Visitors can expect to enjoy classic, custom and innovative sips. Dirty sodas are taking the country by storm, and first-time entrepreneurs Hadier Jassim and Mitch Riebow are bringing the tasty...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Focus on Woodbury 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of Woodbury. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll through our image gallery below and vote for the images you like best...
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