Eric Birkemeier helped develop ShredLights in college. Now, he's the CEO. Eric Birkemeier was made to hit the slopes. Born in Colorado, he’s always...
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Sheletta Brundidge’s Journey From Autism Advocate to Author
Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School." “I can’t even go to Walmart without someone...
Meet the Man Behind Woodbury’s Fourth of July Fireworks
We sat down with Doug Englund to find out what goes into Woodbury's Fourth of July fireworks show. Our great nation’s birthday celebration is...
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...
‘We Really Are Like a Family’: Woodbury Ambassadors Celebrate 40 Years of Good Work
Ambassadors have helped to make life in Woodbury richer for 40 years. They’re a royal family, but they aren’t standing and waving from a balcony;...
Woodbury High School Teacher Receives WCCO’s Excellent Educator Award
Chris Dease has taught art at Woodbury High School (WHS) for 25 years—but, to her students, she’s more than just an art teacher. Chris Dease has...
‘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....
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...
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...
Woodwinds Hospital Offers Plenty of Resources for New Parents in Woodbury
With so many options, new Woodbury parents are spoiled for choice from labor to postpartum care. M Health Fairview: Woodwinds Hospital has spent the...
Professional Photographer Offers Tips for Happy Holiday Photos
Up your holiday family photo game with these tips from Alissa Coddington. This article originally appeared as part of the story Getting the...
‘There Aren’t Many 70-Year-Old Goaltenders:’ Meet the State of Hockey’s Elder Statesman
Playing goalie was 70-year-old Kim Newman’s entree to the world. Longtime Woodbury resident Kim Newman undoubtedly qualifies as one of the oldest...
