Articles

Chaplain program has history with police, fire fighters

The Rev. Rolf Olson knows what it’s like to be on both sides of a crisis when the police are called.

• Community outreach

Fire destroys home on Schooner Way

A home on the 1000 block of Schooner Way was heavily damaged after it caught fire early Wednesday morning.

• Heavy damage

Woodbury woman records birthdays, smiles

Delia Setzer, 99, continues to help children smile across globe.

• Enjoying life at 99

Mother, daughter bring a little style to town with new boutique

Debby Terlizzi has a handle on fashion. But it helps to have her daughter Allison by her side.

• Mainstream Boutique

Ice cream job is a dream for teen

Mik Bushinski is pretty serious about ice hockey. And he’s pretty serious about ice cream.

• Cool confection
• PHOTO GALLERY: Ice cream on the go

Mixed martial arts gym opens in Woodbury

Father, son take venture to ‘Next Level.’

• Next Level Combat

Council asks state for Lake Road speed study

Request came on the heels of a recent fatal accident. Traffic patterns on the road have evolved over the last decade, city officials say.

• Lake and Devonshire intersection

Viewpoint: C’mon guys, just mail in that wedding invite

I have a confession to make. I like weddings.

• Hank Long, Managing Editor

Local American Legion post is blossoming

There was a time when attendance at a typical meeting of the Woodbury American Legion consisted of a few longtime members and one or two newcomers.

• Color Guard scholarship

‘Outstanding Teen’ will vie for national crown next month

Some kids spend their summers relaxing and recharging before another school year hits. But Katarina Akridge is not just some kid. She’s Miss Minnesota’s Outstanding Teen.

Columns

Viewpoint: Reader feedback on Jan. 20 story did not go unnoticed

Last week my inbox received a handful of emails from readers providing feedback on one story in particular.

Viewpoint: Arrival of Fall brings Favre, election and more opinion

It’s no fun driving to work in the dark. And it’s no fun leaving work for home in the dark. But I’m guessing there’s quite a few of us who will be experiencing that soon as the amount of daylight continues to shrink more and more each day.

• Hank Long