Health & Wellness

Hugo Rouvinen (fourth from the top left) with the Florida Vikings semi-professional floorball team.

Hugo Rouvinen may reside in the land of hockey, but for the East Ridge High School junior, floorball is life. And if Rouvinen gets his way, others will soon see his point of view as he works to grow the sport in the U.S. and, hopefully, start a professional team in Minnesota.

Nikki Schmidt always knew that she wanted to be a hairstylist. After completing the cosmetology program at Century College, Schmidt was certified by age 19. In 2001, at just 24 years old, she opened Salon Elite in Woodbury.

The idea behind ramen noodles holds much more cultural value than a simple just-add-water-and microwave disposable container found in the instant meal aisle of your average grocery store, or the easily accessible go-to dinner for college students.

Are you looking for a fun way to stay fit and get outside? Did you know that just 30 minutes of walking each day can reduce your risk of heart attack, help manage your weight, lower cholesterol and increase bone and muscle strength? Walking also improves your mood and boosts your energy.

The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual community awards celebration at the Prom Center.

Liberty Ridge Elementary School drew a large crowd of families for the Woodbury Preschool Fair & Expo.

Bring your bucket to the outdoor fields at Bielenberg Sports Center on March 19 and be prepared to search for eggs at this popular city-sponsored event.

Woodbury High School’s Thoroughly Modern Millie drew theater-goers who experienced a fun show with talented students.

Football fans enjoyed the annual crosstown rivalry game between the East Ridge Raptors and Woodbury Royals.

Valentine’s Day can be predictable. Flowers, chocolate, dinner at a nice restaurant. This year, we’ve picked four alternatives, including three that get you outdoors, to rekindle the spark or start you out on the right foot with someone new.

Ice Skating

The American Cancer Society started the Look Good, Feel Better program to cater to cancer survivors, particularly women, by introducing means of beauty enhancement during and after treatment.

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