Woodbury has a proud park legacy. When the city of Woodbury was getting ready to open its new recreation complex, the process of deciding on a name...
November 2019
Local Food and Nutrition Experts Serve Up a Healthy Holiday Menu
Survive the six weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas by creating healthy, alternative dishes. “Why are you making a turkey? Half your guests are...
Local Foodie Instagram Influencer Just Wants to ‘Get People Around the Grill’
Woodbury’s Justin Konopaski is a 3M facilities engineer by day and foodie influencer by night. “What? You can’t do that!” Justin Konopaski remembers...
How to Cook a Tomahawk Steak
Local foodie Instagram influencer Justin Konopaski shares one of his favorite ways to cook tomahawk steak. “There’s nothing crazy special about...
Two Woodbury Girl Scouts Earn Gold Awards
Keagan Eng and Kate Yapp are part of the six percent of Girl Scouts who achieve the Gold Award. Since 1916, the Girl Scout Gold Award has recognized...
What Dish Will Your Family Remember You By?
Our Woodbury Senior Living columnist reflects on how traditions help bond us to the ones we love. Overwhelming demands over the holidays can make us...
75-Year-Old Fitness Enthusiast’s Advice: ‘Just Keep Moving’
At 75, Polly Kegler is a lifter at UpLift with a changed attitude about health. Time rolls along for all those lucky enough to live a long life. An...
Tamarack Nature Preserve Puts the Woods in Woodbury
Hidden gem Tamarack Nature Preserve helps connect locals to their environment. At close to 70,000 residents in 2019, Woodbury currently ranks as the...
Woodbury’s Beauty and Fashion Experts Break Down Winter Trends
Keep up with the beauty and style trends this season. The holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s time to prepare for all of the parties that...
Eat Local, Do Good at Woodbury Foundation’s Chef Fest
The Woodbury Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns for its fifth year Leave this year’s Chef Fest with a full tummy and a fuller...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
Woodbury expert answers your pet questions. The holidays are here, and it’s important to keep dogs in mind—it can be a dangerous time of year for...
How to Honor Veterans Day in Woodbury
Woodbury veterans are honored and remembered in various ways this month. Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 11 a.m. Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial...
How to Cure Your Kids’ Cabin Fever in Woodbury
Cure cabin fever with seasonal kids' activities from the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. The kids are home for winter break and there’s no...
Focus on Woodbury Winner Captures ‘Brilliant Autumn Colors’
Ron Hawkins' photo "Brilliant Autumn Colors at the Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial" took third place in our City Landmarks category. Each month, we...
Fair Trade Thanksgiving: Decorate Your Table with These Beautiful, Worldly Pieces
Small Things Fair Trade offers unique items for your Thanksgiving table from around the world. When families gather from near and far to share a...
5 Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid
Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions offers five common errors homeowners make. We have an incredible amount of interior design inspiration at our...
Meet June Fremont, Marine and ‘True American’
Woodbury's June Fremont served during World War II. June Fremont has seen and done a lot in her 98 years. As one of the pioneering women to serve in...
Gifts for the Grillmaster in Your Life
Get a jump on your shopping list with a few favorite grilling items, from a guy who knows a thing or two—local foodie Instagram influencer Justin...
