Arts & Culture

Blue Pop Star Hydrangea

While there is nothing like a gorgeous winter day in Minnesota, it’s this time of year when I find myself daydreaming of sunny spring days spent in the garden. Thankfully, that daydreaming also acts as a perfect time to accomplish spring planning.

Woodbury sisters Ellie and Ava Wagner dancing on NBC's "World of Dance"

Ellie and Ava Wagner, who dance and work at the Larkin Studio, wowed the judges on NBC’s "World of Dance."

Emily Bowman, publisher of Macaroni Kids SE Metro, MN, plays with her kids at Colby Lake Park

Woodbury's Emily Bowman publishes the southeast Metro Minnesota edition of Macaroni Kids.

"Educated" by Tara Westover

"Educated" is the true story of a sheltered childhood and finding a way out.

A girl goes to back to school with her backpack and books.

Sylvan Learning brings us back-to-school with a by the numbers breakdown.

Woodbury High School's Jonathan Torrence, a member of the 2019 Senior Spotlight

Woodbury High School senior stresses the importance of a balanced schedule, "so you don't go crazy."

A shot of fireworks in Woodbury. This photo won third place in the Activities & Events category of the 2019 Focus on Woodbury photo contest.

This photo by 12-year-old Sam Karnuth took third place in the Activities & Events category of our 2018 Focus on Woodbury photo contest.

Tara Carlson, owner of Sweet Pea's Floral, voted best florist in the Best of Woodbury 2019 readers' choice survey.

Want to try some floral DIY? Sweet Pea’s Floral owner Tara Carlson talks us through the best way to arrange flowers at home

Roxanne Potter of Pomegranate Designs, voted Best Interior Designer in the Best of Woodbury 2019 readers' choice survey.

Roxanne Potter of Pomegranate Designs offers tips and tricks to help even the most inexperienced DIY-er make impactful and eye-catching design decisions.

A variety of plants at Whispering Gardens, voted best nursery/garden center in the Best of Woodbury 2019 readers' choice survey.

Ready for some new blooms? Visit Whispering Gardens, Woodbury's best nursery/garden center two years running.

Sheletta Brundidge of the Two Haute Mamas WCCO Radio podcast poses with her book club, who read Michelle Obama's "Becoming"

Sheletta Brundidge of Two Haute Mamas shares how a good book and few friends can make a big impact.

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