Readers, welcome to our final issue of 2024. From planning and writing to editing and seeing the past 12 editions of Woodbury Magazine come to...
December 2024
Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...
How One Family Gives Back to Their Roots
Woodbury's Carachuri family calls Cozumel, Mexico a second home. Known for its turquoise water and light, sandy beaches, Cozumel, Mexico, is a...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife,...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the...
Winter Solstice Bonfire at Belwin Conservancy
Belwin Conservancy invites you to join its annual event. December 21 marks the winter solstice—and Belwin Conservancy is celebrating the winter...
Meet the Hat Grandma
Arvilla Lang says each gift she makes is unique, making every child feel special. Kindergarten students at Woodbury Elementary won’t have to worry...
The Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury
The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...
Woodbury Heritage Society Hosts Vintage Baseball Game
The Woodbury Heritage Society hosted its first Vintage Baseball Game in September at Lake Middle School. The authentic event featured the St. Croix...
St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center Gives Back
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,...
’Tis the Season
An award-winning image captures the holiday season. “I like the sight of an abundance of snow, especially in the sun,” says hobbyist photographer...
The Mother of Skoolie
Sue McKeown has been running youth programs for Community Education in District 833 for over 25 years. Most likely, you have met her at the Skoolie...
Coves Drink Line Celebrates Cherished Family Memories
Mindy Gray honors her family with the launch of her nonalcoholic drink line. Mindy Gray easily recalls her fond memories of sitting in the back seat...
Crostini Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Minnesota Youth Symphonies Welcomes New Conductor
Kelly DeMorett brings a lifetime of musical excellence to the Minnesota Youth Symphonies Philharmonic Orchestra. For Kelly DeMorett, music is a...
Filmmaker Cristóbal Krusen Shares Stories of Hope
Filmmaker and globe trotter Cristóbal Krusen reflects on his beginnings and shares insight into what’s to come. Growing up, Cristóbal “Cris” Krusen...
