Discover some of our favorite places to picnic and get the insider’s scoop on picnic basket necessities. Summer provides lots of opportunities to...
august 2020
Spend the Dog Days of Summer at These Local Dog Parks
Woodbury is home to two off-leash dog parks. The dog days of summer are here, and so is the time to let your pup run around and socialize with furry...
Honoring George Floyd
On June 4, Woodbury families, kids and teenagers marched from Colby Lake Park to Woodbury City Hall to honor George Floyd. The memorial, which...
A Back-to-School Season Chat with South Washington County Schools Superintendent Keith Jacobus
We chat with Keith Jacobus on all things back-to-school. As another back-to-school season commences, so does the preparation, supply lists and...
What Separates Big Frog From Other Custom Clothing Shops
Big Frog creates cool custom garments. Established in Tampa, Fla. in 2008, the Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise has expanded its...
East Ridge High School Alum Heads Successful Skateboard Light Company
Eric Birkemeier helped develop ShredLights in college. Now, he's the CEO. Eric Birkemeier was made to hit the slopes. Born in Colorado, he’s always...
SoWashCo Cares Skoolie Bus Brings the Community Together
Refurbished bus brings activities to the community schools. At 20-feet long and painted in a groovy and loving fashion, the SoWashCo Community...
‘I Can Do This’: South Washington County Alternative High School Empowers Students
South Washington Alternative High School offers auxiliary learning. "Our biggest goal is to try to build relationships with students,” says South...
What to Do with Your Dog During Quarantine
A dog’s love is unconditional—however, this time of isolation can also bring stress. Over the past few months, many people are adopting a dog, and...
Burrata with Balsamic, Tomatoes and Basil Offers a Taste of Italy at Home
Missing travel? Take a little trip to Italy in your own kitchen with this recipe from Lunds & Byerly's FoodE Expert Amy Goetz. While scrolling...
Sheletta Brundidge’s Journey From Autism Advocate to Author
Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School." “I can’t even go to Walmart without someone...
Grace in an Age of Rudeness
Find joy from the little things. Are we in tumultuous times? Have you experienced a lack of empathy from a supervisor, an employee, been passed over...
Family Fun Abounds at Carver Lake Park
Family activities abound for Woodbury’s not-so-hidden gem. It’s not easy planning a family outing. Every kid has their own idea of a good time, and...
How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise Consistently
Work your way to a healthy lifestyle, even during the tumultuous times. If your exercise routine remains the same for a long time, at some point,...