Welcome to the October 2025 Issue

In summer 2023, as I was preparing for my wedding that September, I stayed out of the sun as much as possible. I felt nervous about the potential to...

Brittany Block (pictured) is the owner of House of Handsome, which serves boys and men of all ages as well as anyone who desires a shorter style.

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...

Arrive in style this fall with the Mac and Me high rise boyfriend jean with fixed cuff ($88) and the Dirty Laundry patent leather Mary Jane pumps ($80).

Mainstream Boutique Shares Its Denim Edit

Discover how a local boutique styles the most versatile wardrobe staple. When it comes to denim, discovering that perfect fit is different for all...

Artist Shares How Her Lifelong Love of Painting Returned

Erika Small discusses how artwork has a way of connecting through stories and emotion. From the moment Erika Small’s paint brush touches a canvas, a...

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,...

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...

Tambourine Twist The Classic and Velvet Royale

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...

Diane’s Place Honored as Restaurant of the Year 2025

Food & Wine magazine singles out the Northeast Minneapolis eatery as this year’s best. When chef Diane Moua opened Diane’s Place in April 2024,...

Welcome to the September 2025 Issue

By the time this issue is published, it will have been just about one month since my husband and I moved back home to the East Metro. However, as I...

Collage with paper and pressed flowers against pastel background

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...

Select Surfaces Shares Stylish Countertop Inspiration

Discover the countertops that are making a statement. Similar to a beautiful work of art, luxe countertops serve as an investment. They’re an...

Inspired by the homes of California, this Woodbury abode sees water cascading in the front (on a 6,000-lb stone) and the rear (on a 32-foot rain screen) of the build.

How Custom One Brings the Outdoors In

Whether it’s the outdoor water features, the more than 100 windows offering optimal natural light or a double island in the kitchen, an...

Woodbury High School Marks Its Golden Anniversary

Year-long celebrations at Woodbury High School will conclude during homecoming this fall. In 1975, 94 students became the first class to graduate...

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...

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...

Welcome to the October 2025 Issue

In summer 2023, as I was preparing for my wedding that September, I stayed out of the sun as much as possible. I felt nervous about the potential to...

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...

Mainstream Boutique Shares Its Denim Edit

Discover how a local boutique styles the most versatile wardrobe staple. When it comes to denim, discovering that perfect fit is different for all...

Artist Shares How Her Lifelong Love of Painting Returned

Erika Small discusses how artwork has a way of connecting through stories and emotion. From the moment Erika Small’s paint brush touches a canvas, a...

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,...

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...

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...

Diane’s Place Honored as Restaurant of the Year 2025

Food & Wine magazine singles out the Northeast Minneapolis eatery as this year’s best. When chef Diane Moua opened Diane’s Place in April 2024,...

Welcome to the September 2025 Issue

By the time this issue is published, it will have been just about one month since my husband and I moved back home to the East Metro. However, as I...

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...

Select Surfaces Shares Stylish Countertop Inspiration

Discover the countertops that are making a statement. Similar to a beautiful work of art, luxe countertops serve as an investment. They’re an...

How Custom One Brings the Outdoors In

Whether it’s the outdoor water features, the more than 100 windows offering optimal natural light or a double island in the kitchen, an...

Woodbury High School Marks Its Golden Anniversary

Year-long celebrations at Woodbury High School will conclude during homecoming this fall. In 1975, 94 students became the first class to graduate...

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...

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...

A Great Egg Bake for Father’s Day

Noteworthy, Recipes

With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch, served at...

Woodbury’s Cathy Stevenson Is a Trailblazer

Outdoors, People, Pets

Cathy Stevenson discovers new places and faces as she traverses the city’s parks. What can a person accomplish in just seven weeks? Between...

Local Director Launches New Film Featuring Filmack Studios

Arts, History

Justin Atkinson’s documentary film Let’s All Go to the Lobby honors a piece of cinematic history. As a child, Justin Atkinson spent many cherished...

Focus on Woodbury 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions

Photo Contest

Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each July, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of Woodbury through our annual Focus on...

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“Heart of the Sun”

Book Club, Noteworthy

Best-selling author Mia Sheridan releases her next novel, Heart of the Sun, on May 20. Set in the orange groves of California, childhood friends...

Ways To Personalize Your Garden

Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy

Just like writers can suffer from writer’s block, gardeners can suffer from gardener’s block. Feelings of being unsure what to do with a space, what...

Flowers Are a Gift That Keeps Giving

Garden, Gift Guides, Noteworthy

A few years ago, my partner and I were embarking on a trip to Wisconsin to visit his family. In classic road trip fashion, the car was full. It was...