The Central Bark Pet Expo is devoted to furry and feathered family members. If you (or your kiddos) love animals and want to learn more about how to...
march 2020
How to Make Apologies More Meaningful
Apologizing takes humility, courage and good timing. Apologizing takes humility, courage and good timing. My daughter seems to think that many have...
Summer on Stage: Camps and Programs at Merrill Arts Center
As registration time approaches, find programs and camps for all ages at Merrill Arts Center. If your youngster or teen is a budding singer, dancer...
3 Easy Ways to Track Your Fitness Progress
Measuring fitness progress. Keeping track of your fitness progress helps you adopt healthy habits. Tracking also allows you to see if what you are...
Sometimes, an ‘Oops Puppy’ is Just What You Need
Our food expert celebrates the arrival of an unexpected family member. Our family wanted a dog when we moved into our first house. We found an...
Focus on Woodbury: A Warm Welcome at Stonemill Farms
Photographer captures the pastoral vistas of the Stonemill Farms neighborhood. Each month, we feature one of the photos from our 2019 Focus on...
Keep Your Canine Cozy: Local Knitter Specializes in Dog Sweaters
Woodbury knitter Paula Thornton clads her Maltese in dog sweaters, hats and shawls. Learning a new skill can not only be extremely challenging but...
Woodbury YMCA Preschool Program Connects Children with the Community
Look inside the unique preschool program at Woodbury’s YMCA. Exercise equipment, the lap and leisure pool, teen center and the basketball court are...
True North Ranch is a Horse Haven in Hastings
True North Ranch offers a respite for animals and animal-lovers near Woodbury. With its extraordinary white barn, sprawling pastures and a wide-open...
Kids Create Lifelong Memories at Camp Carver
With summer just around the corner, opportunities are endless at traditional Camp Carver. For kids, summer is the ultimate time to have fun and...
Aris Opens Second Behavioral Health Clinic in Woodbury
The Aris Clinic's new location at Woodwinds allows the program to grow in important ways. When Dr. Shalene Kennedy started her rotations after...
The History of St. Patrick’s Day—and How to Celebrate at Home
How St. Patrick’s Day came to the U.S.— and how you can find Irish goods in Woodbury to celebrate this month. Most Americans are familiar with St....
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....
After Hip Replacement, Bicyclist Rides Every Road in Washington County
Terry Stille biked every trail, county highway and public street in Washington County. "My wife wasn’t that impressed when I told her,” says avid...
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...
How Much Pet Responsibility Can I Give My Child?
Dogs and children are amazing, and together they are even more amazing. Pet Parent Question: “I want my child to learn responsibility by taking care...
