Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...
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A Language of Opportunities
The South Washington County School immersion program paves the way for student success. “In this moment in the world, where we try to understand...
Best of 2021 Editor’s Picks
Take a closer look at what makes Woodbury Woodbury. Movie Madness Woodbury 10 Theatre weathers a wave of shutdowns with community support. The...
Local Food Blogger Finds Success and Satisfaction with Heartbeet Kitchen
Amanda Paa's blog began as a passion project, but Heartbeet Kitchen has morphed into a full-time job. From breakfast and sourdough to dinners and...
Meet DJ D-Mil, the Woodbury DJ Who’s Toured with Snoop Dogg, Khalid and Many Others
Woodbury DJ D-Mil spins globally. Being able to support your family by doing what you love is the dream—and for longtime Woodbury resident David...
Meet Our New Editorial Advisory Board Members
We chat with a few new members of the Woodbury Magazine editorial advisory board. Readers, we have the pleasure of welcoming a few new prominent...
‘Heal Better’: Woodbury Woman Specializes in Holistic Therapies
Longtime Woodbury resident provides holistic healing therapies for local residents. When longtime Woodbury resident Diane Schmidt began volunteering...
Teenage Playwright Founds His Own Theatre Company
Churchill Theater is owned and operated by 16-year-old Sam Wurdemann. If you were looking for a reason to follow your dreams, let this young man...
Meet the East Metro Symphony Orchestra’s New Maestro
Craig Hara is the new director of the East Metro Symphony Orchestra. We asked new East Metro Symphony Orchestra director Craig Hara to tell us about...
Local Dad Goes from Substitute Teaching to Coaching Champion Boxers
Woodbury resident opens one-of-a-kind boxing studio. Woodbury resident and family man Mike Lewis started boxing to stay out of trouble. He never...
New Woodbury Days President Has Big Plans for Community Festival
Full-time middle school teacher and new-found Woodbury Days President Amy Lombardi is the latest mastermind behind this yearly celebration....
Lake Elmo Native Madison Jordan Stars on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Madison Jordan makes her dreams reality on So You Think You Can Dance. Dancing since she was 3 years old, Lake Elmo native Madison Jordan made her...
For Woodbury Native and Heather’s Pies Founder Heather Keough, ‘Every Pie Has a Story’
The woman behind Heather's Pies has made baking her passion and career. “Oh my god! It’s beautiful,” a customer exclaims as she picks up her...
Woodbury Physical Therapist is Finding Better Ways to Treat Pain
Woodbury physical therapist Jan Hanson treats patients holistically. Physical therapist Jan Hanson was only 13 when she knew that she wanted to go...
‘Do It Because You Love It’: Woodbury Influencer Rana Monet Shares Secrets of Successful Blogging
Woodbury lifestyle blogger and social media influencer Rana Browning launched her blog, Rana Monet, a year and a half ago. Rana Browning is a...
Woodbury Woman Uses Waste to Make Beautiful Dyed Goods
At Naturally Dyed Goods, Mykala Micek creates wearable art using food and garden waste. Her products are sustainable, beautiful, and buck the fast...
