February 2019

Woodbury shop Pet Evolution holds an annual fundraiser for the Woodbury Police K9 Fund.  This year’s event raised $3,700 for the non-profit organization. Hundreds of people came to the event with their pets including dogs, cats and even geese—and got to take photos with the big guy in red.

 

An adventure-filled afternoon at Carver Lake Park, hosted by the city of Woodbury, offered kids and adults the chance to build a cool vehicle out of LEGOs, learn the basic skills of archery, tackle the skills of fishing, and enjoy making s’mores at a bonfire.

 
A variety of sports equipment: basketball, football, baseball bat, ball and glove, tennis racket, soccer ball

For more than 12,000 local young athletes, volunteers make the difference.

 
The Polar Plunge

This photo took second place in the Activities & Events category of our 2018 Focus on Woodbury photo contest.

 
A variety of romantic wines.

Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone. Just saying the names sounds romantic.

 
An illustration of various fruits and vegetables.

If you’d like to try rebalancing your hormones without hormone replacement meds, birth control pills, or surgery, here are a few ideas.

 

Try these tips to see a real impact on your monthly savings.

 
Two children look at a tablet during their screen time.

Screens have become an everyday part of life, to the point where most of us feel that we can’t live without them.

 
The Miller Barn in Woodbury

Saying we care about Woodbury’s heritage while losing our city’s historical buildings is a paradox, columnist writes.

 
Woodbury Senior Living Columnist Margaret Wachholz sits with two senior residents.

We obsess about how to live—but do we talk about how to die?

 
Team Technology shows off a Macbook with an iMac in the background.

The people behind this Woodbury business have been experts in Macintosh computers for over 40 years.

 
MN Spine & Sport owner Scott Schreiber

Scott Schreiber brings an award-winning approach to MN Spine & Sport.

 
Dude, the dog actor who starred in The Artistry Theater's production of Legally Blonde the Musical.

Stage dogs are acting, dancing and barking their way into the theater.

 
Lyme Disease survivor Holly Zelinksy holds a copy of Nick the No Good, Icky Tick.

Woodbury resident Holly Zelinksy is promoting educational books for children.

 
A Woodbury police officer trains a K-9 in the Canine Cadets program.

Police dogs are typically known for their intelligence, and serious nature and appearance; they rarely relax or play in the public eye. Police puppies, however, seem to enjoy the endeavors of pups everywhere—frolicking around the yard, chomping on toys, and inhaling delicious treats.

 
Tamarack Taproom’s Mile High French Silk Pie and Irish coffee.

Indulge this holiday season with drinks and desserts inspired by one of the world’s most romantic flavors.

 
Basketball players at a sports summer camp in Woodbury.

Find your kids’ dream summer camps in and around Woodbury.

 
Al Shams and wife Debra stand in front of a renovated 1880 Woodbury farmhouse.

As the renovation gets underway, we talked with the current owners and the granddaughter of the original owners to learn about the home’s past, present and future.