10-year-old Bella Palmer competes on American Ninja Warrior Junior. While many young children fantasize about being a ninja, 10-year-old Bella...
April 2019
Neighbors Bond Over Bountiful Bonsai Gardens
Woodbury neighbors bring Japanese-style gardening to their Minnesota backyards. Woodbury residents Takuzo Ishida and Steve Shor have what many...
Angelina’s Kitchen is Italian ‘Takeout You’ll Feel Good About’
We go behind the scenes at Woodbury Italian favorite Angelina’s Kitchen. When she first moved to Woodbury in 2000, Angela Verrastro looked for the...
Three Generations Share This Newly Remodeled Woodbury Home
Novāre Renovation & Design tackles a substantial Woodbury remodel to create an efficient space three generations of the Pierce family can call...
A Brief History of Burgundy Wine
Learn about wine that’s as old as the region itself. I’ve neglected this iconic French wine region far too long. Burgundy follows only Bordeaux with...
‘Childhood Comes Alive’ in This Local Mom’s Photo
Little rain boots make a big impact in this winning photo. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2018 Focus on Woodbury photo contest....
Could High Intensity Interval Training Be a Real-Life Fountain of Youth?
See where high intensity training can take you. We all dream of the mythical fountain of youth. As fitness professionals, you’d expect us to say...
Herbs in Your Garden Mean Fresh Flavor in Your Kitchen
Fresh herbs are tasty—and healthy, too. It’s time to start mapping out your garden, and be sure to leave space for herbs. They’re the best way to...
How to Make the Most of Your Home’s Space
Even if your home has plenty of square footage, you might not be utilizing it as well as you could. This article originally appeared as part of the...
Ojibway Park Renovation Nears Completion
The beloved community park wraps up its renovations this summer. If things look different at Ojibway Park, you’re not imagining it. The city’s large...
Duck Donuts Opens First Minnesota Location in Woodbury
Duck Donuts brings made-to-order donuts to Woodbury. There are few things Minnesotans are as passionate about as good food, and the uptick of donut...
How to Remove Buckthorn and Other Invasive Species
Woodbury gardeners tackle the invasive weed. When Woodbury resident Danae Bruning became concerned about the invasive buckthorn growing in her yard,...
Woodbury Floral Artist Returns to MIA’s Art in Bloom Event
Woodbury floral artist shows off her skills at MIA’s Art in Bloom event. Every spring, visitors flock to the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) for...
A Knack for Kids Helps Woodbury Teacher’s Family Photography Business
She started her business, Sigrid Dabelstein Photography, last fall, and her calendar was quickly booked. Woodbury’s Sigrid Dabelstein, a full-time...
Learn How to Be Ageless from 2 Gingers Founder Kieran Folliard
Local Irish transplant Kieran Folliard exemplifies timelessness. Kieran Folliard, originally from Ireland, is an accomplished Twin Cities...
Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe from Angelina’s Kitchen
Owner Angela Verrastro shares her recipe. This article originally appeared as part of the story Into the Kitchen in the April 2019 issue. Angela...
3 Tips for a Successful Kitchen Remodel
Don’t be afraid to tackle your kitchen remodel. In 2019, kitchens will continue to be the most remodeled areas in most homes. (They’re also the most...
Woodbury’s Beginnings Were ‘Humble Yet Beautiful’
Looking back at Woodbury’s early growth and continued progress. Before Woodbury became known as a medical industry hub and shopping mall...
