Woodbury Magazine February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 Issue

There’s something to be said about love that blooms before we’ve had time to blossom ourselves. Maybe it’s the fact that it grows alongside us and...
Quynh-Huong Van’s red-orange saree was chosen by her mother-in-law, and Vikram Nagarajan’s maternal aunts in India sent it to her as a gift.

Two Families Become United by Love

Celebration, community and culture serve as this couple’s guiding lights. Quynh-Huong Van and Vikram Nagarajan are self-professed introverts, but...
Woodbury-based bartender Mark Lange recommends choosing up to three specialty cocktails that are notable to the bridal couple.

How To Raise the (Cocktail) Bar

Elevate your events with drinks on tap and signature cocktails. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to...

Two Become One as Ethan and Hanna Johnson Say, “I Do.”

Ethan and Hanna (née Neubauer) Johnson’s love story began as a new chapter was already unfolding in both their lives. They first crossed paths at...
For the Petersons’ first look, their day-of coordinator Kenzie Heckmann drove them to a remote spot on the venue property to exchange personal, private vows, where she delivered a special letter to Cole Peterson before driving back to pick up Allie Peterson. A few months before they met, Allie wrote a letter to her future husband, which she found during the planning process.

From High School Sweethearts to Happily Ever After

One couple pays homage to lifelong love stories. Allie and Cole Peterson, high school sweethearts who persevered through years of long distance,...
Woodbury Magazine January 2026 Issue

Welcome to the January 2026 Issue

Each January, it feels like we all rush to reinvent ourselves with new goals and routines. This year, I’ve decided not to make any resolutions....
Alyssa Wang is a Minnesota State Fair and Scholastic Art and Writing Awards finalist and winner; additionally, she is a runner-up in the Congressional Art Competition. Alyssa’s work is displayed in Representative Betty McCollum’s office.

The Amazing Achievements of Alyssa Wang

One student is a leader in the arts, science and sustainable initiatives. At just 17, Woodbury’s Alyssa Wang is making an impact that stretches from...
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones.

The Scone Shoppe Bakes With Love

Kellie Stocker’s homemade scones are crafted with care. There is something magical about a homemade, handcrafted baked good. Not many people can...
In 2025, patients at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos in Honduras received life-changing care from volunteer physicians and students. The medical mission trip is hosted by One World Surgery and Summit Orthopedics.

Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics

Students experience operating rooms and patient care through a medical mission trip. A group of students from across the East Metro each share...
Sound meditation often involves crystal singing bowls, which are said to stimulate different parts of the brain through reverberated sounds.

Sila Wellness Takes a Holistic Approach

Healing rituals are making their way into daily wellness routines. In the Sila Wellness studio, a flow of energy and peace runs freely. In the age...
Attendees are invited to bring photographs of loved ones lost to suicide to add to the memorial wall at the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Memorial Gathering.

Woodbury Hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Gathering

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education plans a morning of remembrance and community. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day serves as a day of...
peanut butter cup s’more

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...
Best of Woodbury 2025 Web Banner

Explore Your Best of Woodbury 2025 Winners

Meet the winners of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. There’s something about summer that brings out the best in all of us. As the days grow warmer...
Woodbury Magazine February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 Issue

There’s something to be said about love that blooms before we’ve had time to blossom ourselves. Maybe it’s the fact that it grows alongside us and...
Quynh-Huong Van’s red-orange saree was chosen by her mother-in-law, and Vikram Nagarajan’s maternal aunts in India sent it to her as a gift.

Two Families Become United by Love

Celebration, community and culture serve as this couple’s guiding lights. Quynh-Huong Van and Vikram Nagarajan are self-professed introverts, but...
Woodbury-based bartender Mark Lange recommends choosing up to three specialty cocktails that are notable to the bridal couple.

How To Raise the (Cocktail) Bar

Elevate your events with drinks on tap and signature cocktails. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to...

Two Become One as Ethan and Hanna Johnson Say, “I Do.”

Ethan and Hanna (née Neubauer) Johnson’s love story began as a new chapter was already unfolding in both their lives. They first crossed paths at...
For the Petersons’ first look, their day-of coordinator Kenzie Heckmann drove them to a remote spot on the venue property to exchange personal, private vows, where she delivered a special letter to Cole Peterson before driving back to pick up Allie Peterson. A few months before they met, Allie wrote a letter to her future husband, which she found during the planning process.

From High School Sweethearts to Happily Ever After

One couple pays homage to lifelong love stories. Allie and Cole Peterson, high school sweethearts who persevered through years of long distance,...
Woodbury Magazine January 2026 Issue

Welcome to the January 2026 Issue

Each January, it feels like we all rush to reinvent ourselves with new goals and routines. This year, I’ve decided not to make any resolutions....
Alyssa Wang is a Minnesota State Fair and Scholastic Art and Writing Awards finalist and winner; additionally, she is a runner-up in the Congressional Art Competition. Alyssa’s work is displayed in Representative Betty McCollum’s office.

The Amazing Achievements of Alyssa Wang

One student is a leader in the arts, science and sustainable initiatives. At just 17, Woodbury’s Alyssa Wang is making an impact that stretches from...
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones.

The Scone Shoppe Bakes With Love

Kellie Stocker’s homemade scones are crafted with care. There is something magical about a homemade, handcrafted baked good. Not many people can...
In 2025, patients at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos in Honduras received life-changing care from volunteer physicians and students. The medical mission trip is hosted by One World Surgery and Summit Orthopedics.

Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics

Students experience operating rooms and patient care through a medical mission trip. A group of students from across the East Metro each share...
Sound meditation often involves crystal singing bowls, which are said to stimulate different parts of the brain through reverberated sounds.

Sila Wellness Takes a Holistic Approach

Healing rituals are making their way into daily wellness routines. In the Sila Wellness studio, a flow of energy and peace runs freely. In the age...
Attendees are invited to bring photographs of loved ones lost to suicide to add to the memorial wall at the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Memorial Gathering.

Woodbury Hosts a Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Gathering

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education plans a morning of remembrance and community. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day serves as a day of...
peanut butter cup s’more

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...
Best of Woodbury 2025 Web Banner

Explore Your Best of Woodbury 2025 Winners

Meet the winners of our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. There’s something about summer that brings out the best in all of us. As the days grow warmer...
All Aglow at goGlow

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,...

Soggy Christmas Lights

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...

Shop Local

Board & Brush – Woodbury

Amber and Pat are excited to take on a new adventure with Board & Brush! Amber was an International Business major at the University of Minnesota - Moorhead and Patrick studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Minnesota - Duluth. Patrick has always been more of the handy man and DIYer of the two, but both of them were immediately drawn to the opportunity to work together and feed off each other’s strengths for a successful next chapter in their lives. Amber and Pat love to keep busy, so as their boys have grown and needed them less and less, they were looking for a new way...

Noteworthy

Events

Annual Ice Show

All skaters are encouraged to participate in our 28th annual Ice Show. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 17 and 11 a.m. on April 18. The theme this...

Annual Ice Show

All skaters are encouraged to participate in our 28th annual Ice Show. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 17 and 11 a.m. on April 18. The theme this...

In This Issue

Prewedding Prep for Perfect Skin

Prewedding Prep for Perfect Skin

Since opening its doors in July, Skin Artisans in Woodbury (237 Radio Drive Suite 115) has helped brides, bridal parties and family members achieve their best skin for the big day. During the first...

Two Families Become United by Love

Two Families Become United by Love

Celebration, community and culture serve as this couple’s guiding lights. Quynh-Huong Van and Vikram Nagarajan are self-professed introverts, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at their wedding...

How To Raise the (Cocktail) Bar

How To Raise the (Cocktail) Bar

Elevate your events with drinks on tap and signature cocktails. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to celebrate in style. Add a memorable touch to your...

From High School Sweethearts to Happily Ever After

From High School Sweethearts to Happily Ever After

One couple pays homage to lifelong love stories. Allie and Cole Peterson, high school sweethearts who persevered through years of long distance, focused on family for their October 2024 wedding at...

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