Be Prepared for Wedding Day Emergencies
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding emergencies goes on. That’s why an emergency kit...
Backyard Birdies Takes a Swing at Entrepreneurship
A father and his daughters created a growing golf business. For Backyard Birdies founder Tyler Martin, running a business is truly a family effort....
Know Your Seasons for You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
Butterfly Magic
“On this particular day, I was walking around where I knew people put out different plants for the pollinators,” hobby photographer Steven Meisel...
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Dodge Nature Center
Come nourish your need for nature! Enjoy the beauty and restorative power of the big woods, farm fields, and prairie grasses at Shepard Farm, Dodge Nature Center’s property in Cottage Grove. Only 11 miles from the heart of Woodbury, Shepard Farm offers 140 acres of greenspace for people of all ages to experience the outdoors and learn something new in nature. There’s lots for you to do: Hike the mile-long trail through the 100-year-old woods. You’re welcome every day from sunrise to sunset—and it’s always free! View farm animals like cows, goats, and sheep in the wide pastures. Join a...
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At Home in Woodbury
When Bryan Huang immigrated to the United States from Taiwan as a teenager in 1990, he didn’t anticipate that it would become his second home. He...
“The Four Winds”
Texas, 1934. Dust is burying farmers and their land, crops are dying and there’s simply not enough water to go around. Rafe and Elsa Martinelli’s...
Sandhill Cranes at Crex Meadows
Like prehistoric travelers, sandhill cranes fly overhead each spring, calling out to feathered friends ahead and down below. After spending their...
Discover the History of a Local Home
This historical gem is located on Bailey Road. The house was built by Andrew J. Borene and his wife, Isabella, in 1865. Andrew was born April 5,...
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Focus on Woodbury 2026 Open for Submissions
Presented by: When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in between, odds are it captures a...
“The Shampoo Effect”
Caroline Lash arrives in the coastal town of Greenhead, Massachusetts, where she falls hard for the easygoing and outdoorsy Van Whittaker. Before she knows it, Caroline has embedded herself in his...
Know Your Seasons for You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in with your favorite growers, so you don’t miss out....
Herman Miller Opens Its First Minnesota Store
The furniture retailer expands to Woodbury Lakes. The new Herman Miller showroom (9120 Hudson Road) is officially open, featuring 2,243-square-feet of space that includes the brand's iconic...
Welcome to the June 2026 Issue
’Tis the season—for fresh flowers! Readers, I have furry friends at home, so my flower choices are more limited than not. But that doesn’t stop me from strolling the endless aisles of fresh blooms...
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