How exactly do you pair chocolate, cheese and wine? The experts say, “Ask us first.” The cheese display case at my local grocer is intimidating....
february 2020
Local Curlers Say the Sport is Growing Fast—Here’s How to Get Involved
If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, check out the St. Croix Curling Center at St. Mary’s Point Hockey Arena. As...
Red’s Savoy Pizza in Woodbury Brings the Family Together
Go behind the scenes at Woodbury’s Red’s Savoy Pizza, a beloved staple of the east metro pie scene. Vicky Turk is a bona fide pizza expert. She’s...
What Are the Best Treats for My Dog’s Health?
Our resident pet expert breaks down the benefits of the best dog treats. Pet Parent Question: “Are sweets good for my dog? What are the best treats...
Bites, Beer and Indoor Golf: Birdi Golf Brings a New Experience to Woodbury
Find winter fun—with golf simulators, good eats and good drinks—at Woodbury’s new Birdi Golf. In Minnesota, when outdoor sports are not an option,...
What to Do In Lake Elmo
Pay a visit to some of the great businesses in our neighboring community. Have you been to Lake Elmo? Here are just a few of the examples of the...
Woodbury High School Hosts Massive Student Musical Festival
The Suburban East Conference Music Festival includes performances by conference-school bands, choirs and orchestras. On February 3, Woodbury...
Woodbury Community Theatre’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ Promises Monstrously Good Fun
Woodbury Community Theatre presents a musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' classic film. If you’re a fan of the Mel Brooks classic film Young...
Focus on Woodbury: Grandma’s First Meeting
Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2019 Focus on Woodbury photo contest. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2019 Focus...
An Ode to Elevator Music
The experience of mall shopping—or elevator riding—is missing something these days—Muzak’s “classic” elevator music. The experience of mall...
Recommended Reading: ‘Goodbye, Vitamin’ is a Hilarious, Heartbreaking Debut
Rachel Khong's debut novel was one of NPR's best books of 2017. “Today you asked why we say there’s a cloudless sky but never a cloudFUL sky.” When...
At Lake Elmo Coffee, There’s More Than Just Beans Brewing
Lake Elmo Coffee reopened last year with new owners and a focus on community. If you pay a visit to Lake Elmo Coffee, check out some of the other...
Recipe: Share These Truffles on Random Act of Kindness Day
Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17 - why not share a little chocolate? February has a very special holiday in it. Not Valentine’s Day,...
This Year’s Stars on Broadway is an Artistic Team-up
Aspire Music Academy and Open Door Community Theatre Group team up for this year’s Stars on Broadway revue. This year, the popular Stars on Broadway...
Anytime Fitness Owners Help Residents Stay Active at All Ages
Woodbury trainer helps seniors live healthy, full lives through exercise. Jacek and Gabi Kozdroj, a Woodbury husband and wife duo, have made it...
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...
Local Moms Bring Award-winning STEM Program to Woodbury
E2 Young Engineers is a fun, interactive STEM program that champions hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. Izzy Drummond bounces up and...
