by Manali Shah | Jan 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, People
Mike and Lynn Olsen became part of the Woodbury Community Foundation (WCF) in the best way possible: They started by only “writing checks” when they saw an organization in need. Then, they attended Chef’s Fest, WCF’s annual fundraiser. Mike has experience helping with...
by Gretchen McNaughton | Jan 1, 2025 | Garden, Noteworthy, Outdoors
While I sit here, dreaming about this year’s garden, I find myself transported back into the gardens and landscapes I’ve been fortunate to visit. Some of the best inspiration comes from the gardens you aren’t experiencing daily but the ones that get you thinking...
by Jody Carey | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back, Noteworthy
When a mother of two needed a place to live, she walked into St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center (CRC) and found hope. Welcomed with open arms, the mother and her preschool-aged children became guests of CRC and were offered more than temporary housing. “They’ve...
by Rachel Schuehle | Dec 1, 2024 | Arts, People
Filmmaker and globe trotter Cristóbal Krusen reflects on his beginnings and shares insight into what’s to come. Growing up, Cristóbal “Cris” Krusen recalls reading classical literature with the hope of someday becoming a writer. As a young man in college, he continued...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Nov 1, 2024 | Local Makers, Restaurants
Walking in the front doors of Diane’s Place, a new Northeast Minneapolis eatery by chef Diane Moua, the vibes are immaculate. The warm blond wood everywhere—from the bar to the tabletops to the beams in the ceiling—is welcoming and serene, punctuated by deep blue...
