People

Claudia Millington

Sometimes, a simple question is all it takes to launch a caring heart on a bigger mission. For over a decade, Claudia Millington has grown the Woodbury Citizens’ Academy (WCA) as a must-do program for future public servants and volunteers.

Olivia Rodgers

Thirteen-year-old Olivia Rodgers has always dreamt of being an author, journalist or writer. But little did she know that day would be today, as she joins the Scholastic team as a “kid reporter.”

illustration of author William A. Kriva

With many unanticipated changes, it’s hard to not lose hope in tough times. That’s why Stuck, a new novel from William A. Kriva, DC, is meant to give hope and lift the spirit.

Winners of the National American Miss Minnesota holding their crowns

After watching their former Woodbury Dance Center teacher and Nora's current pageant coach Mary Swenson win the Miss Minnesota International title in 2011, Woodbury residents Lauren Disher and Nora Zimmerman were inspired t

Woodbury native Allan Evans

As an advertising copywriter by day, Woodbury native, thrill seeker  and debut author Allan Evans always had a desire to write something f

Monica Jones with her children

Woodbury resident Monica Jones creates a safe space to celebrate the journey of BIPOC mothers.

A page from "Cameron Goes to School"

Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School."

A family sits on their front steps in this photograph from the Front Steps Project

Sigrid Dabelstein wanted to give back to her community during the coronavirus crisis, so she joined a nationwide charitable photography effort called the Front Steps Project.

Madison Jordan, star of So You Think You Can Dance

Madison Jordan makes her dreams reality on So You Think You Can Dance.

Woodbury blogger Rana Monet

Woodbury lifestyle blogger and social media influencer Rana Browning launched her blog, Rana Monet, a year and a half ago.

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