Thomas Kingsley Troupe Pens Over 400 Children’s Books
Thomas Kingsley Troupe easily remembers one of the first stories he ever created. He was in second grade when his Northeast Minneapolis school...
The Art of en Plein Air Painting With Naomi Tiry Salgado
Naomi Tiry Salgado brings texture and emotion to outdoor scenes. One thing many Minnesotans love about the state is getting to experience all four...
Thirty Years of Flavor at Duc’s Restaurant
Duc’s Restaurant honors cultural flavors and traditions. This year marks a major milestone for Duc’s Restaurant in Woodbury. The locally owned...
Forager of the Season
Hobbyist photographer Olivia Costa had just taken up the activity two months prior when she found this unique subject. “It felt like finding a shiny...
Shop Local
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...
Noteworthy
Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Recipes That Make the Most Out of the Mighty Mango
Mango, one of the world’s most popular fruits, is used often to enhance a variety of savory dishes, providing a balance of acidity, sweetness and a...
In the Bushes
“My dog, Wrigley, spent the summer chasing a rabbit that had taken up residence in my backyard. Wrigley would investigate the landscaping until she...
How To Craft a Colletti Royale
This May, the Colletti Royale is the perfect cocktail to celebrate Mother’s Day. Featuring rosé and blood orange juice, this beverage is sure to be...
Events
Sunrise Prairie Hike
Fall is the best time of year to experience the fullness of the prairie. Join us as we hike around Stagecoach Prairie, watching for the sun,...
Halloween Hoopla
Dress up in costume for a family-friendly afternoon of crafts, a costume contest, a pumpkin search and decorate activity, snacks, and...
Sunrise Prairie Hike
Fall is the best time of year to experience the fullness of the prairie. Join us as we hike around Stagecoach Prairie, watching for the sun,...
Halloween Extravaganza
Let’s celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove. Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the hay wagon...
“The Boy Who Cried Wolf”
In this delightful reimagining of Aesop’s cautionary tale, a bored boy named Roy tends to his family’s flock. Hilarity ensues when Roy meets a...
In This Issue
Madison Marti Designs Creates Colorful Bar Accessories
A local painter turns everyday kitchenware into artwork. For Madison Grainger, wine glasses are more than glassware; instead, they’re a canvas. The Woodbury resident has carved out a unique niche...
Run, Walk or Roll at Move to Your Own Groove
Inspired by the Family Achievement Center’s (familyachievement.com) mission to provide hope, the Move to Your Own Groove All Abilities Run, Walk & Roll will inspire the community for its eighth...
Forager of the Season
Hobbyist photographer Olivia Costa had just taken up the activity two months prior when she found this unique subject. “It felt like finding a shiny Pokémon in the wild,” Costa says. “Something a...
Families of the Fallen Turns Grief Into Purpose
The Minnesota chapter of the nonprofit honors those who are lost in the line of duty. When Woodbury’s Tim Thrush lost his brother-in-law, Steve Werner, in the line of duty in 2018, the loss was...
The Art of en Plein Air Painting With Naomi Tiry Salgado
Naomi Tiry Salgado brings texture and emotion to outdoor scenes. One thing many Minnesotans love about the state is getting to experience all four seasons throughout the year. The lakes in the...
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